How it feels to know you shouldn’t rise to ragebait but you have an incessant need to explain to people why they’re wrong

re: personalization in queries: don't worry about it. Personalization is nice to have, but it isn't make or break your chances. And it often doesn't mean much if the extent is "my book matches your wishlist." Agents are going to assume it matches, since you're sending it. #amquerying #writersky

I really, really dislike the rising sentiment that we should take away programs for Boomers because they had it better than us. It ignores the fact that poverty has always existed and been a factor, and there are disabled elderly individuals who literally could not live without these programs.

Is this a safe space to say I never liked Zutara 🧍‍♀️

What is the first book you read that made you say, "I want to be a writer"? #writersky #writersofbluesky #writingcommunity

Publishing is slow. We're talking six months for a reply slow. Two years+ for a book deal slow. It's completely fine if you don't want to wait & want to get your book out there. But… #writersky #writingcommunity

Two of my biggest pieces of advice for authors: 1. Find your people 2. Keep writing #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersky

One of the hardest parts about being an agent is deciding what amazing thing to read next...

Yall, AI is not writing form rejection letters from agents. There’s just typical language we use and only so many ways we can politely pass on something #writingcommunity

Felt brave over the weekend and sent some emails and now I'm wondering if they went to spam or if they *look* like spam 🫠

I had an amazing time this past weekend taking pitches for Writing Away Refuge (my spots were completely booked! wow!!), and want to share some advice for pitching your book to agents (or editors) in person or on Zoom: #writersky #amquerying #writingcommunity

If I click on your blog and the first image is an AI-generated image, I'm immediately out.

Dear authors, Your debut novel is not the first novel you write or query, but the first novel you publish. Sincerely, me #writersky #writingcommunity

Air conditioning went out last night in Texas 🫠 made it through the night and had someone come look at it this morning, so it should cool off soon. In the meantime, this gremlin stole my spot in front of the fan 😅

Stay tuned for a fun announcement next week, Monday, July 13, 2026! Hint: Make sure to shine up your queries! #dvpit

Writing advice that doesn’t always help when you’re neurodivergent: -write every day -don’t wait for inspiration -don’t edit as you go #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersky

Is your character making choices because it makes sense to who they are, or because it conveniently moves the plot forward? #amwriting #writingcommunity #writingadvice

Reminder that I’m taking pitches this weekend!! It’s filling up, so book asap: www.writingawayrefuge.com/copy-of-writ... #writersky #querying #writingcommunity

Inside you are two wolves. They should both be writing. #writingcommunity #writersky

As much as not getting feedback from agents sucks, sometimes it's better than the alternative. Readers don't always know *why* something isn't working, just that it isn't. #writingcommunity #writersky

I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve cried reading this client’s book #amagenting #booksky

Reminder that I'm open for queries for an extra week! querytracker.net/query/Madely... More about what I'm looking for 🧵#writingcommunity #writersky

If you ever think “wow, she doesn’t seem interested/she seems annoyed” just know that I thought I was smiling in this picture 😶

Staying up late to read fulls after a day of editing 😮‍💨 #worthit #amagenting #writingcommunity

Not to be mushy on main, but I really love editing. I love finding the threads and pulling them to watch them unravel and offer ways to braid them together again into something beautiful #writingcommunity #writersky

Setting aside a project because the timing isn’t right is not a failure. It’s strategy. I believe no story is “dead” until you say it is. #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersky

When you're debating between more than one agent at an agency to submit to, what is your deciding factor? Is there anything agents can do to make it easier? #amwriting #amquerying #writersky

There is no one path to publishing. The one that fulfills you is the one that's right for you, whatever that looks like. #writingcommunity #writersky #writersofbluesky

Hi #QueerPit! If I ❤️ your pitch, please submit here: QueryTracker.net/query/Madely...

Query update: All queries from February have been answered - working through full requests March - all but one query answered April queries answered May - mostly answered, big maybe pile June - working through later half of June Thanks for your patience! So many great things 😊 #amquerying

Etsy listings being like 60% AI slop is going to be my villain origin story

I don’t even love superheroes, but I’m about to go watch the Supergirl movie out of pure spite

“I asked ChatGPT—“ Ok well I asked traditional publishing and they said “it’s not a right fit for my list right now”

Saying that agents aren’t looking for “good books” is not only incorrect, but discourages writers from focusing on their craft. It’s a net negative. A commercial idea is nothing if a writer can’t execute it. The books that get through have a combination of both. #amquerying #writersky

Y’all… I’ve heard that every agent is just three angry gnomes in a trenchcoat 😰 #amquerying

I will never use AI to analyze your query. I will never put your book through AI. I will never use AI during the editing process. #amquerying #writingcommunity #writersky

Once again so jealous of authors who come up with banger book titles. Where do you get your title ideas?? Tell me your secrets #amwriting #writersky #writingcommunity

What if I said other writers *are* your competition and there's nothing wrong with that? Does that make me a villain? #writingcommunity #writersky #writersofbsky

The secret key to traditional publishing is being delusional enough to think you'll be successful, but realistic enough to pivot when you aren't. #amwriting #writingcommunity #writersky

I'm back open to queries this week & next! Check out the Storm website and below to see what I'm looking for: #MSWL #querying #writersky #writersofbsky querytracker.net/query/Madely...

Fresh from the earth

If you're approached by a publisher (whether you have a platform or are indie), it's SO important to have someone w experience look at the offer/contract. Not just for the current book, but your next work. #writingcommunity #writingadvice #writersky

Excited to welcome Shaina to the team (I need a good team name…) I’m excited to help bring her books to readers all over ☺️ #writingcommunity #booksky #writersky

When looking for a literary agent, you're not just looking for someone who "likes" your book. You're looking for your biggest fan. #amwriting #amquerying #writersky #writersofbluesky #writingcommunity

Tumblr back in the superwholock days. Yes it was insufferable sometimes, but man was it fun.

I'll be opening to queries for an extra week starting Monday, June 22nd (closing July 7th) Here's what I'm especially keen for: Nonfiction -I'm interested in why people do things, psychologically and socially -Queer history and gender studies (A SHORT HISTORY OF TRANS MISOGYNY / BAD GAYS) #MSWL

My interview at Literary Rambles is up! And the chance to win a query critique until June 27th 🥰 #writingcommunity #amquerying #amwriting #writersky www.literaryrambles.com/2026/06/lite...

So many exciting things I can’t talk about 😩 #amagenting #writingcommunity

Just finished my first pitch event 😍 Thank you to Philadelphia Stories for having me and everyone who came out to pitch me! #amagenting #amquerying

Watching The Boroughs and would love something in this vein! Older protagonists who aren’t believed, funny banter, SciFi/horror #MSWL