Lots of folks on Threads are talking about the staggering amount of scammer emails from people pretending to be book clubs, reviewers, and more. Seems like the endgame is eventually getting you to pay a good chunk of money for promotions and readers that likely don’t exist. Be careful out there.

For querying writers: I did a critiques today for an SCBWI conf & got questions about what kind of books you can cite as comps, & I think it’s worth distinguishing between *pitching* comps and *selling* comps. A brief 🧵:

Final hours! Grab yours today and watch when you’re ready! And for critiques, submit whenever ready! 👻🎃🧛🏽‍♀️

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Here's my new #MSWL! I'll be open to #queries Nov 1–7 and closing in Dec so that I can catch up reviewing. I'll reopen to #Adultfiction only in Jan 2026! As always, I'm open to #kidlit through referrals, conferences, and pitch events. #AF #literaryagent #amquerying serarivers.com/mswl/

Sale ends at midnight Halloween night!

Through HALLOWEEN only! ⬇️

I'm updating my #MSWL in a few days! Stay tuned!

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If you're a writer/other creator in the United States, consider creating an LLC for your business and then signing up for a local area Chamber of Commerce. Many of them have health insurance plans that pool their members and members of other CoCs to create insurance efficiencies relative to ACA.

Only 11 days left! HALLOWEEN #Webinar & #Querycritique SALE! Link: serarivers.com/shop/ 🎃FROM MAYHEM TO MURDER IN #PICTUREBOOKS 🎃MASTERING THE MESSY MIDDLE 🎃$31 Query Critiques to 31 people (23 left!) #webinar #ondemand #sale #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #writingworkshop

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Still looking for a job and would love love love to run virtual writing workshops for a writing organization, which i have 12 years experience doing! Open to other opportunities that wouldn't require me to quit agenting though!

Banned Together Looking for something tangible and actionable to do as we near the end of this Banned Books Week? Considering adding a copy of BANNED TOGETHER (edited by @ashleyhopeperez.bsky.social) to a @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social. Books Save Lives

HALLOWEEN MONTH SALE! Check it out: serarivers.com/shop/ 👻FROM MAYHEM TO MURDER IN PICTURE BOOKS: (1HR)—$31 (orig $49) 🎃MASTERING THE MESSY MIDDLE (2HRs)—$49 (orig $65) 💀$31 Query Critiques to 31 people (24 left!) #webinar #ondemand #sale #amwriting #amquerying

✨Free event✨ today Oct 9, watch all the panels & register here to see all the new books: www.slj.com/event/school... Ft books by @torreymaldonado.bsky.social RJ Owens, @aventurasenesl.bsky.social Julie Leung, & @heidieys.bsky.social

Reading Rainbow was my FAVE show as a kid and I can’t think of a better new host than @mychal3ts.bsky.social 🤩

FYI - @authorsguild.org has an upcoming webinar for authors & illustrators. "Anthropic Settlement: What Authors Should Know" looks very worthwhile for those whose books were involved. authorsguild.org/event/anthro...

QUERYMANAGER UPDATE: I've reviewed all queries received before 5/2/2025. If your query or full manuscript is currently in my queue, I'm still considering. If you have updates, (withdrawing or offer of rep), msg me through QM. Thank you. #amquerying #literaryagent #querytracker

It's almost @wearealsc.bsky.social Mock Sibert time. These books will definitely be on my Sibert Smackdown list. @epartridge.bsky.social @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @mcusolito.bsky.social @jessicalanan.bsky.social @juanamartinezn.bsky.social @safajarwrites.bsky.social #TLsky #Skybrarian #edusky

I read Red Sails to Capri by Ann Weil in grad school. So when my son chose Italy as his destination for mom/son trip to celebrate his high school graduation, I put Capri on the list!

I wish we saw more of this in our feeds. 💜🙏🏽

Authors & publishers posting abt illustrated books or using an illustrator's work to promote a book, pls credit ILLUSTRATOR. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist. #PicturesMeanBusiness art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #KidLit

CANCELED due to my pup's health. Sorry for any inconvenience. Three new diagnoses, tons of meds, new diet, and nothing's working. Prayers and good vibes for Jett are appreciated!

MUST READ! I just finished #audiobook GAY THE PRAY AWAY by @natalienaudus.bsky.social, and it shook me! Although different circumstances and #cult, the means of control and brainwashing is exactly the same! Perfect comp for my novel JEZEBEL, currently out on sub. #spiritualabuse #healing

With Jett's chronic illness and my recent work travel, my next issue of WRITE Agent, which is due out today, is slightly delayed! GOOD NEWS is, Jett is finally on the mend! More on that soon! Pic of Jett and Marty to brighten your day! #writeagent #newsletter #writingcommunity

Heads up, illustrators! #kidlit This will be a well-needed boost to start the week.

COVER REVEAL! Lucia's Goals is a story about a young girl's determination to defy gender stereotypes and break through barriers to reach her dreams. Pre-order you copy here a.co/d/iuevbx2 #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #childrensbooks #girlpower #goals #latina #soccer

Prayers for my Jett boy today. He’s getting an endoscopy today to see why he’s vomiting. Even his brother Marty (lighter colored pup) is worried about him, which is saying a LOT if you know Marty. 🖤🙏

Write the book if your heart. Write the books you needed. But remember that there can be a big difference between what you think kids need and what they want. The world today isn’t the world of when you were growing up. Kids can spot preaching, however sneaky you are, a mile away.

A Free Prize for Everyone! Graphic Novel Literary agent Janna Morishima offers advice and a free master class. Don't miss it! Janna's take on marketing is always inspiring! Details: wp.me/pcVwAl-1Hq #KidLitGN #kidlit #graphicnovels #kidscomicsunite #kcu #pitchevent #class #comics #marketing

Jessica was an activist who worked w/ Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta to bring attention to the plight of migrant farmworkers. I hope this book will inspire kids to know that making a difference can start w/ just 1 child. tinyurl.com/36rywcwc #childrensbooks #kidlit #socialjustice #laborrights

Does your novel's middle sag, lag, and feel like a drag? Join me Wed. 9/24, 7PM ET to MASTER THE MESSY MIDDLE! My 2–hr #webinar teaches how to remove the mess & stress to help create a more cohesive novel from beginning to end. Recording sent after. SIGN UP HERE: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Final Call! Happening in 20 min!!!! #AMA!

Join me for tonight’s #AMA! #webinar recording sent out after event. ONLY $9! Sign up Link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Prayers for my pup Jett! He’s finally at his internal medicine appt and they think he may have #addisons disease. First round of testing today. Figured I’d work at #perkatorycoffeerosters whom I wait. Fitting re my novel Jezebel! Pic of my boy under our willow tree 🖤🤎

TONIGHT! Come hang with me and #AMA! SIGN UP HERE: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #webinar #literaryagent #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity

THIS THURSDAY! #AMA Can't make the live event? No worries! Recording sent out afterwards. Come hang with me! LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

So in awe of Brooke Hartman's talent. She is a force! Great article on her school visits! #kidlit #picturebooks #author www.adn.com/arts/books/2...

#kidlit friends! ⚠️My picture book on the 5 love languages (based en el rancho, México) comes out next year! Can you help me out & press the 🟢green WANT TO READ button? www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... & If you want a 20% off coupon for it, lmk!

Why is fantasy such an important and popular genre? “Cemetery Boys” author @aidenschmaiden.bsky.social says when “we’re talking about heavy stuff [...] it eases it a little bit with a little magic and mystery and mayhem.” #VelshiBannedBookClub #Velshi www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...

THIS THURSDAY! Sign Up Here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #AMA #webinar #literaryagent

NEXT ISSUE OF W.R.I.T.E.Agent DROPS TOMORROW! Reasons to subscribe to my #newsletter: ✍🏼 Writing tips 📚Book recs 📝 Editing tips ⁉️Answers to reader❓s 📰 Agenting/Publishing news 🐕‍🦺 🐕Occasional appearances by my pups Sign up at SeraRivers.com

HAPPY PUBLICATION WEEK! You’ll definitely want to sink your teeth into this #MG #horror novel by @richarddubois.bsky.social

PLEASE HELP ME CHOOSE! What day and time of the week would you prefer to attend a 2-HR #virtual #writingworkshop? TIA 1. Weekday Evening (state which night in comments) 2. Weekend Morning (state which day in comments) 3. Weekend Afternoon (state which day in comments) #webinar #writingcommunity

PLEASE HELP ME CHOOSE! What day and time of the week would you prefer to attend a 2-HR #virtual #writingworkshop? TIA 1. Weekday Evening (state which night in comments) 2. Weekend Morning (state which day in comments) 3. Weekend Afternoon (state which day in comments) #webinar #writingcommunity

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social #WriterSky #BookSky #KidLit

SCBWI FL has three spots left for a critique with @brianlarossa.com. $95 includes a critique + 15-min Zoom session with Brian and post -event sub opportunities to the broader faculty. Details here www.scbwi.org/events/flori...