Reminder, I open to queries Aug 1 for one week. My MSWL is on manuscriptwishlist.com and christinekellywrites.com/mswl

Reminder, I open to queries Aug 1 for one week. My MSWL is on manuscriptwishlist.com and christinekellywrites.com/mswl

It's always a good day to share what active projects you're working on with @cgossagent.bsky.social at FinePrint Lit - and today is certainly no exception to that rule! 👀

Ever wish you could just ask someone what the heck you're supposed to do as an author? Tomorrow morning, you can. Join me + a trademark attorney for a casual AMA! 📅 May 21 @ 8:30 AM CST 📺 buff.ly/MyBweQK (AMA stands for "ask me anything") #writingcommunity #amwriting #amquerying

I’m open to queries!

Tomorrow I open to queries for the month of May! Check out my MSWL at christinekellywrites.com Or manuscriptwishlist.com

New MSWL is up! christinekellywrites.com/mswl/

A must listen imo! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

While it doesn’t feel like doing much in the face of everything, I can help uplift trans voices. Trans authors, I’ll be offering free 15 min calls to demystify the publishing industry and answer any questions. My email is on the Ki website! (NOTE: this is not a platform to pitch for rep)

#amquerying authors:: I will be doing something different in May. Due to my full time job demanding more of me in the summer, I will not be able to open between June-August.

I will be open to queries 4/1-4/7. My MSWL has remain unchanged. Check it out here: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ch...

Insider information right from the source! Check out my panel discussion with 4 incredible literary agents to learn more about their process. @jennaschmenna.bsky.social @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social @charmstrong.bsky.social @cgossagent.bsky.social youtu.be/TB_KxioC8Q0

I’ve been trying to put to words how I feel and Helen did it perfectly. Authors, please remember agents are human too. I know it’s hard out there, but vicious words will not make it any easier.

Quickest way to get blocked by every agent is to message one of our friends calling them names and threatening them because they rejected you. This is an industry where you will get rejected by someone. Agents get rejections as well. But if you lash out you only hurt yourself.

My goal is to answer all 38 by the end of the month!

Had a few questions about this so I wrote about it: christinekellywrites.com/2025/03/13/a...

I close to queries tonight at midnight.

Interesting listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

An all-new episode drops this Wednesday! All about vetting agents... and we chat about some of the shady stuff that you sometimes see. 👀

I am open to queries today through the 7th!

I do not accept queries via email.

for sale: checks & balances, never used

THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS A DEPARTMENT CREATED BY STATUTE; IT CANNOT BE ELIMINATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER! EXECUTIVE ORDERS CANNOT REPEAL STATUTES! JUST LIKE DEPARTMENTS CANNOT BE CREATED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER! she shouts into the void

A great read for querying authors struggling for answers: open.substack.com/pub/parkerpe...

Are you looking for an editor? www.vickyweber.com/editing

I recently saw a comment on a Substack from an author that said they were concerned their query wasn’t viewed by a human because all their responses were from AI. I want to clarify this

I will be open 2/1-2/17. My MSWL can be found at manuscriptwishlist.com or my website, christinekellywrites.com/mswl

Any query sent to my email will be deleted.

Speculative fiction writers, let’s create something amazing! 🌟 Join me at the @FuturescapesWW.bsky.social Spring Workshop (March 6-9, 2025) for expert feedback, interactive sessions, and inspiration from keynote Laini Taylor. Applications open now! futurescapes.ink/spring-works... #WritingWorkshop

I have gotten through all my queries- yay! Now on to full and partials!

Absolutely loved this podcast! So many things I learned, loved and screamed “sameeeeee!”

Really like this for those figuring out what path they’d like to take OR learning about different publishing paths: janefriedman.com/key-book-pub...

Loved this episode! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Back to working full force and I am going to tackle my QM inbox and fulls. I really may only open for a week next time because I know I’m taking forever. Will let you know when I’m going to open, I hope the longest month of the year will give me time to catch up!

I’ve gotten a few messages I’m QM. While it’s up and running and I am reading, I’m not actively working until 1/3. Trying to take some time off to be with family on vacation. Sorry for any delay!

QM is up, and I’m heading on vacation. Still working through fulls I requested before it went down and my maybe pile.

Just a reminder that QM for agents will be down 12/20-12/26. I am doing my best to get through as much today— but upon QM opening I will be on vacation, leaving the remaining queries to be answered on my return in the new year.

This is such a breath of fresh air. Love this interview! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

I am going through my maybes right now. I have A LOT of maybes. 😭

At 8am cst my email is most productive— it sends out all my scheduled emails from working far too late into the night. I do my best to not email at 2am but alas… I have failed a few times. 😩

Love this! open.substack.com/pub/chapterb...

So excited to now represent Katie! Welcome to the #gosslingauthors

authors- read this! open.substack.com/pub/agentant...

Me calling my author: hello—- *kids crying in abckground* MOMMY WE NEED FOOD. Mommy mommy mooommmyyyy Hangs up: are you hungry? Kids: what? No.

Do kids know when big important things are happening? Because they seem to get louder ☠️