Ruqayyah Daud
@borahaze91.bsky.social
Senior Editor at LBYR & Requited 📚 please don’t pitch me your book here! ❤️
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Ruqayyah Daud
@borahaze91.bsky.social
· Nov 16
I really don’t know what to say here so here is a list of books i acquired/edited 😂
how does one get a job as a paid reader for a literary agency? asking for a friend!
November 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
how does one get a job as a paid reader for a literary agency? asking for a friend!
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Agent + Editor Meetings are live for November!
If you're tired of form letters and want insightful advice, our kind, thoughtful (and even warm and funny) agents are here to help.
We hope everyone gets requests like Erik, below! We love good news.
Learn more: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
If you're tired of form letters and want insightful advice, our kind, thoughtful (and even warm and funny) agents are here to help.
We hope everyone gets requests like Erik, below! We love good news.
Learn more: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Agent + Editor Meetings are live for November!
If you're tired of form letters and want insightful advice, our kind, thoughtful (and even warm and funny) agents are here to help.
We hope everyone gets requests like Erik, below! We love good news.
Learn more: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
If you're tired of form letters and want insightful advice, our kind, thoughtful (and even warm and funny) agents are here to help.
We hope everyone gets requests like Erik, below! We love good news.
Learn more: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
I’m also open for Nov! Also please don’t message me on personal social media 😬. You can reach out directly to Maniscript Acadmy if you have trouble booking! Or email daud.editorial@gmail.com
Agent + Editor Meetings are live for November!
If you're tired of form letters and want insightful advice, our kind, thoughtful (and even warm and funny) agents are here to help.
We hope everyone gets requests like Erik, below! We love good news.
Learn more: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
If you're tired of form letters and want insightful advice, our kind, thoughtful (and even warm and funny) agents are here to help.
We hope everyone gets requests like Erik, below! We love good news.
Learn more: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
November 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I’m also open for Nov! Also please don’t message me on personal social media 😬. You can reach out directly to Maniscript Acadmy if you have trouble booking! Or email daud.editorial@gmail.com
and a friendly reminder if you want a full manuscript review you can email at rdaud.editorial@gmail.com!
October 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
and a friendly reminder if you want a full manuscript review you can email at rdaud.editorial@gmail.com!
somehow i forgot to set up my october @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social availability but i *am* open and you can book with me below:
manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-memb...
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Ruqayyah Daud
manuscriptacademy.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
somehow i forgot to set up my october @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social availability but i *am* open and you can book with me below:
manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-memb...
manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-memb...
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We were lucky enough to speak with Penguin Random House editor Tyiana Combs, our newest faculty member, about where she sees publishing going--and what she's love to see in her inbox in 2025. Her insights, #MSWL & more here: youtu.be/kE9FK63tp0k?...
Meet Tyiana Combs: The Creative Force Behind Penguin Random House's Children's Books
YouTube video by The Manuscript Academy, LLC
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October 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We were lucky enough to speak with Penguin Random House editor Tyiana Combs, our newest faculty member, about where she sees publishing going--and what she's love to see in her inbox in 2025. Her insights, #MSWL & more here: youtu.be/kE9FK63tp0k?...
currently reading Skandar and the Unicorn Thief….its soooo good! I miss middle grade like this!
October 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
currently reading Skandar and the Unicorn Thief….its soooo good! I miss middle grade like this!
and another reminder that i do full developmental edits! email below
i freelance! if you’re interested you can reach out at rdaud.editorial@gmail.com 🤗
September 18, 2025 at 11:48 AM
and another reminder that i do full developmental edits! email below
finally caught up on all my editing and can read submissions
September 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
finally caught up on all my editing and can read submissions
friendly reminder that i’m open to critiques!
Meetings are now live for everyone, member and non-member alike!
If you have your heart set on a specific agent or editor to meet this month, now's the time to book!
Agent + Editor consultations here: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
Here if you need us!
If you have your heart set on a specific agent or editor to meet this month, now's the time to book!
Agent + Editor consultations here: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
Here if you need us!
September 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
friendly reminder that i’m open to critiques!
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This class on finding the hook of a novel taught by editor Raqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social was gold! So many concrete examples of great hooks from well known novels and interactive exercises to work on our own pitches. #writingworkshop
It's almost here! The class we've been looking forward to for MONTHS!
Join us tonight at 8:30pm ET with Ruqayyah Daud at Hachette Book Group to learn how the worst part of pitching ("So, what's your book about?") can turn into your creative superpower.
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
Join us tonight at 8:30pm ET with Ruqayyah Daud at Hachette Book Group to learn how the worst part of pitching ("So, what's your book about?") can turn into your creative superpower.
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
Finding the Hook of Your Book - Manuscript Academy Workshop
Master your book pitch in one hour with Hachette Book Group editor Ruqayyah Daud. Learn to hook agents and readers from hello.
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
This class on finding the hook of a novel taught by editor Raqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social was gold! So many concrete examples of great hooks from well known novels and interactive exercises to work on our own pitches. #writingworkshop
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We've been looking forward to this for months! Join Ruqayyah Daud's class, The Hook of Your Book, to learn not just how to pitch your work--but how to emphasize elements in your pages that help your book stand out.
Learn more here: hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
Learn more here: hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
Finding the Hook of Your Book - Manuscript Academy Workshop
Master your book pitch in one hour with Hachette Book Group editor Ruqayyah Daud. Learn to hook agents and readers from hello.
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We've been looking forward to this for months! Join Ruqayyah Daud's class, The Hook of Your Book, to learn not just how to pitch your work--but how to emphasize elements in your pages that help your book stand out.
Learn more here: hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
Learn more here: hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
Reposted by Ruqayyah Daud
I think we can all agree that pitching is stressful, difficult, & a totally different skill than writing your beautiful story.
But what if you could pitch better - AND use that knowledge to enhance your work ✨creatively✨?
Join us Tuesday!
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
But what if you could pitch better - AND use that knowledge to enhance your work ✨creatively✨?
Join us Tuesday!
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I think we can all agree that pitching is stressful, difficult, & a totally different skill than writing your beautiful story.
But what if you could pitch better - AND use that knowledge to enhance your work ✨creatively✨?
Join us Tuesday!
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
But what if you could pitch better - AND use that knowledge to enhance your work ✨creatively✨?
Join us Tuesday!
hook-of-your-book-class.manuscriptacademy.com
You can book a meeting with yours truly!
Meetings are now live for everyone, member and non-member alike!
If you have your heart set on a specific agent or editor to meet this month, now's the time to book!
Agent + Editor consultations here: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
Here if you need us!
If you have your heart set on a specific agent or editor to meet this month, now's the time to book!
Agent + Editor consultations here: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
Here if you need us!
September 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
You can book a meeting with yours truly!
once again shamelessly promoting myself 😂. Available for MG YA and NA/Adult!
i freelance! if you’re interested you can reach out at rdaud.editorial@gmail.com 🤗
August 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
once again shamelessly promoting myself 😂. Available for MG YA and NA/Adult!
reminder that if you’re interested in getting a full developmental edit from me, i freelance! you can email at rdaud.editorial@gmail.com!
July 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
reminder that if you’re interested in getting a full developmental edit from me, i freelance! you can email at rdaud.editorial@gmail.com!
reminder that you can book me @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
reminder that you can book me @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
I’m hiring an editorial assistant! Position will report to me and the director of our Graphic Novel program. You will get to work on childrens and our New Adult imprint. Apply here: jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-boo...
Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Hachette Book Group is looking for Editorial Assistant, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Learn more or Jobvite a friend.
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July 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I’m hiring an editorial assistant! Position will report to me and the director of our Graphic Novel program. You will get to work on childrens and our New Adult imprint. Apply here: jobs.jobvite.com/hachette-boo...
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find me at @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
find me at @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
find me at @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
find me at @manuscriptacademy.bsky.social
you can book a meeting with yours truly
Meetings are now live for non-members! Choose from 60+ kind, thoughtful, insightful agents and editors here: manuscriptacademy.com/consultations
And you can search by genre + age group + availability here! manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-memb...
And you can search by genre + age group + availability here! manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-memb...
May 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
you can book a meeting with yours truly
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Comp titles are complicated!
You need two books (or movies) within the last five years that are well-known but not runaway bestsellers.
How do you know you've chosen right?
Agent Sheyla Knigge, High Line Literary, shows us how! youtu.be/bYXF9a5kG7s @sknigge.bsky.social
You need two books (or movies) within the last five years that are well-known but not runaway bestsellers.
How do you know you've chosen right?
Agent Sheyla Knigge, High Line Literary, shows us how! youtu.be/bYXF9a5kG7s @sknigge.bsky.social
How Do You Know If Your Comp Title Is Too Big To Use? With Agent Sheyla Knigge
YouTube video by The Manuscript Academy, LLC
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May 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Comp titles are complicated!
You need two books (or movies) within the last five years that are well-known but not runaway bestsellers.
How do you know you've chosen right?
Agent Sheyla Knigge, High Line Literary, shows us how! youtu.be/bYXF9a5kG7s @sknigge.bsky.social
You need two books (or movies) within the last five years that are well-known but not runaway bestsellers.
How do you know you've chosen right?
Agent Sheyla Knigge, High Line Literary, shows us how! youtu.be/bYXF9a5kG7s @sknigge.bsky.social
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Meetings open in 20 minutes for members!
We're thrilled to welcome @borahaze91.bsky.social and @jemiscoe.bsky.social to faculty, and have a big month of special events--including a live agent feedback panel with @livivanov.bsky.social that includes a critique partner afterparty. 🎉 evt.to/eiggaeuew
We're thrilled to welcome @borahaze91.bsky.social and @jemiscoe.bsky.social to faculty, and have a big month of special events--including a live agent feedback panel with @livivanov.bsky.social that includes a critique partner afterparty. 🎉 evt.to/eiggaeuew
May 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Meetings open in 20 minutes for members!
We're thrilled to welcome @borahaze91.bsky.social and @jemiscoe.bsky.social to faculty, and have a big month of special events--including a live agent feedback panel with @livivanov.bsky.social that includes a critique partner afterparty. 🎉 evt.to/eiggaeuew
We're thrilled to welcome @borahaze91.bsky.social and @jemiscoe.bsky.social to faculty, and have a big month of special events--including a live agent feedback panel with @livivanov.bsky.social that includes a critique partner afterparty. 🎉 evt.to/eiggaeuew
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Exclusive: Tigest Girma's ‘Eternal Ruin’ Cover Reveal and Excerpt Gives a Glimpse to the Highly-Anticipated ‘Immortal Dark’ Sequel
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March 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Cover Reveal and Exclusive Excerpt of Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainmen...