Elizabeth McKinnon
@emckinnon.bsky.social
- Doctor, Aspiring Author, Terrible Cook
- #amwriting and sciencing qday
- #amquerying for my debut thriller
- #amwriting and sciencing qday
- #amquerying for my debut thriller
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This prompt has been a popular one! A way to revise your opening scene in any story!
October 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This prompt has been a popular one! A way to revise your opening scene in any story!
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Hey writers, if you are querying, make sure to keep an eye on your spam folder. Query Manager has an issue that messages from agents requesting materials are sent to spam by some email programs. It's happened again to several author recently, so be aware.
October 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Hey writers, if you are querying, make sure to keep an eye on your spam folder. Query Manager has an issue that messages from agents requesting materials are sent to spam by some email programs. It's happened again to several author recently, so be aware.
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Excited to be a WriteHive mentor again! This is my fourth time mentoring with this program and I can't wait to read the awesome submissions again this year.
#HiveMentor
#HiveMentor
October 27, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Excited to be a WriteHive mentor again! This is my fourth time mentoring with this program and I can't wait to read the awesome submissions again this year.
#HiveMentor
#HiveMentor
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Free Manuscript Academy free #Horror panel on the 28th at 2pm/ET. Join us!
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October 25, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Free Manuscript Academy free #Horror panel on the 28th at 2pm/ET. Join us!
manuscriptacademy.com/mswl-live-ag...
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I'm teaching a webinar with Writer's Digest Thursday, Oct 23rd at 1pm ET! Register now to join in the live Q&A and learn about thePublishing & Writing Myths That are Getting in the Way of Your Success! writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/publishing-a...
10/23/2025 - Publishing & Writing Myths
writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I'm teaching a webinar with Writer's Digest Thursday, Oct 23rd at 1pm ET! Register now to join in the live Q&A and learn about thePublishing & Writing Myths That are Getting in the Way of Your Success! writersdigestuniversity.mykajabi.com/publishing-a...
Saturday Night Live implies the existence of Sunday Morning Dead
October 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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OKAY PEOPLE YOU KNOW THE DRILL: HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON
This is a Canadian small press, with a Canadian editor, so LET'S GET THOSE CANADIAN CLICKS (worldwide clicks also appreciated and loved equally, but I can't bully you in the same manner as I can Canadians)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
This is a Canadian small press, with a Canadian editor, so LET'S GET THOSE CANADIAN CLICKS (worldwide clicks also appreciated and loved equally, but I can't bully you in the same manner as I can Canadians)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
Coming soon: Fascination: Dark Fantasy Anthology
A macabre story collection of nature-fueled magic, witches & dark fae. Creepy cottages, haunted homesteads & bespelled woods.
www.kickstarter.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
OKAY PEOPLE YOU KNOW THE DRILL: HIT THAT FOLLOW BUTTON
This is a Canadian small press, with a Canadian editor, so LET'S GET THOSE CANADIAN CLICKS (worldwide clicks also appreciated and loved equally, but I can't bully you in the same manner as I can Canadians)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
This is a Canadian small press, with a Canadian editor, so LET'S GET THOSE CANADIAN CLICKS (worldwide clicks also appreciated and loved equally, but I can't bully you in the same manner as I can Canadians)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tyc...
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Dear #amquerying #querying,
I have fallen a bit behind in my reading and am still working my way through September #queries. If you are waiting to hear from me, that means either (a) you're still in the queue, or (b) I'm considering your project and might request it.
Thanks for your patience!
I have fallen a bit behind in my reading and am still working my way through September #queries. If you are waiting to hear from me, that means either (a) you're still in the queue, or (b) I'm considering your project and might request it.
Thanks for your patience!
October 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Dear #amquerying #querying,
I have fallen a bit behind in my reading and am still working my way through September #queries. If you are waiting to hear from me, that means either (a) you're still in the queue, or (b) I'm considering your project and might request it.
Thanks for your patience!
I have fallen a bit behind in my reading and am still working my way through September #queries. If you are waiting to hear from me, that means either (a) you're still in the queue, or (b) I'm considering your project and might request it.
Thanks for your patience!
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Hello #writingcommunity!
Passing along this info from #janefriedman for a free seminar on 10/16 regarding the Anthropic settlement.
Hope you're having a productive #writing day today! 📝
#amwriting #amquerying
janefriedman.com/get-your-que...
Passing along this info from #janefriedman for a free seminar on 10/16 regarding the Anthropic settlement.
Hope you're having a productive #writing day today! 📝
#amwriting #amquerying
janefriedman.com/get-your-que...
Get your questions answered about the Anthropic settlement on Oct. 16 | Jane Friedman
The Authors Guild is holding a free webinar for all authors (you don’t have to be a member) on Thursday, October 16, at 6 p.m. ET.
janefriedman.com
October 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Hello #writingcommunity!
Passing along this info from #janefriedman for a free seminar on 10/16 regarding the Anthropic settlement.
Hope you're having a productive #writing day today! 📝
#amwriting #amquerying
janefriedman.com/get-your-que...
Passing along this info from #janefriedman for a free seminar on 10/16 regarding the Anthropic settlement.
Hope you're having a productive #writing day today! 📝
#amwriting #amquerying
janefriedman.com/get-your-que...
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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!
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Giving this a little bump. Next month is gonna be fun! 👇🏽
Since my summer query one went so well, I’m doing another workshop in the winter.
Come hang! The goal is to help get a nonfiction book proposal wrangled up and polished.
These workshops will help fund my free events in the New Year. www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2025/9/...
Come hang! The goal is to help get a nonfiction book proposal wrangled up and polished.
These workshops will help fund my free events in the New Year. www.ericsmithrocks.com/blog/2025/9/...
Winter Workshop: Building the Nonfiction Book Proposal — ERIC SMITH
Hey friends. So my first attempt at a self-run workshop this summer was a really wonderful success. A few dozen folks signed up, we worked on query letters and opening pages, and at the end of the si...
www.ericsmithrocks.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Giving this a little bump. Next month is gonna be fun! 👇🏽
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Target’s Circle Week B2G1 promo is here — and it features some familiar faces from TLA!
Now’s the perfect time to grab the latest from Hannah Mary McKinnon and Jean Meltzer — plus dive into their backlists!
📚 Buy 2, Get 1 Free | October 5–11 only
Now’s the perfect time to grab the latest from Hannah Mary McKinnon and Jean Meltzer — plus dive into their backlists!
📚 Buy 2, Get 1 Free | October 5–11 only
October 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Target’s Circle Week B2G1 promo is here — and it features some familiar faces from TLA!
Now’s the perfect time to grab the latest from Hannah Mary McKinnon and Jean Meltzer — plus dive into their backlists!
📚 Buy 2, Get 1 Free | October 5–11 only
Now’s the perfect time to grab the latest from Hannah Mary McKinnon and Jean Meltzer — plus dive into their backlists!
📚 Buy 2, Get 1 Free | October 5–11 only
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A new Agent Antics with Cathie and Vicky has dropped! Enjoy!
open.substack.com/pub/agentant...
#writingcommunity
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#writingcommunity
Pick Your Path
Unraveling the Myth that Self-Published Authors are Taking Deals Away from Traditional Publishing Authors
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October 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
A new Agent Antics with Cathie and Vicky has dropped! Enjoy!
open.substack.com/pub/agentant...
#writingcommunity
open.substack.com/pub/agentant...
#writingcommunity
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I’m looking for some great mysteries in my agent inbox!
October 6, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I’m looking for some great mysteries in my agent inbox!
October 3, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Fall reading just got even better!
We're thrilled to see three of our amazing clients featured on CBC Books' list: "22 Canadian books for tweens & teens to read this fall"
🍂A SUMMER OF DRAGONFLIES by Natasha Deen
🍂 I WON’T FEEL THIS WAY FOREVER by Kim Spencer
🍂 WAVELENGTH by Cale Plett
We're thrilled to see three of our amazing clients featured on CBC Books' list: "22 Canadian books for tweens & teens to read this fall"
🍂A SUMMER OF DRAGONFLIES by Natasha Deen
🍂 I WON’T FEEL THIS WAY FOREVER by Kim Spencer
🍂 WAVELENGTH by Cale Plett
September 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Fall reading just got even better!
We're thrilled to see three of our amazing clients featured on CBC Books' list: "22 Canadian books for tweens & teens to read this fall"
🍂A SUMMER OF DRAGONFLIES by Natasha Deen
🍂 I WON’T FEEL THIS WAY FOREVER by Kim Spencer
🍂 WAVELENGTH by Cale Plett
We're thrilled to see three of our amazing clients featured on CBC Books' list: "22 Canadian books for tweens & teens to read this fall"
🍂A SUMMER OF DRAGONFLIES by Natasha Deen
🍂 I WON’T FEEL THIS WAY FOREVER by Kim Spencer
🍂 WAVELENGTH by Cale Plett
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Ever wonder why your query letters aren’t getting responses? 🤔 You're not alone! Writers ask me all the time: "How can I make my pitch stand out to agents?" Here’s the truth — it’s all about clarity, hook, and market fit. But figuring that out alone? Tough and time-consuming.
#mswl #literaryagent
#mswl #literaryagent
September 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Ever wonder why your query letters aren’t getting responses? 🤔 You're not alone! Writers ask me all the time: "How can I make my pitch stand out to agents?" Here’s the truth — it’s all about clarity, hook, and market fit. But figuring that out alone? Tough and time-consuming.
#mswl #literaryagent
#mswl #literaryagent
Query trenches tip: Remember that every “no” means your book is out there, being read. That’s brave.
September 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Querying and feeling lost? I wrote about what “not for me” really means—and how to read between the lines 👉 agentantics.substack.com/p/decoding-f...
Decoding Form Rejections (From Someone Who’s Been on Both Sides of the Inbox)
Before I was an agent, I was a querying author.
agentantics.substack.com
September 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Querying and feeling lost? I wrote about what “not for me” really means—and how to read between the lines 👉 agentantics.substack.com/p/decoding-f...
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Need help with your query letter? Join me for a fall session of my virtual Query Letter Workshop. 👩🏻🏫
Registration includes a 2 hour live class, Q&A, and a critique of your query letter. You can sign up now for the October 1st or November 5th workshops.
www.mariavicente.com/query-letter-workshop
Registration includes a 2 hour live class, Q&A, and a critique of your query letter. You can sign up now for the October 1st or November 5th workshops.
www.mariavicente.com/query-letter-workshop
Query Letter Workshop — Maria Vicente, Literary Agent
www.mariavicente.com
September 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Need help with your query letter? Join me for a fall session of my virtual Query Letter Workshop. 👩🏻🏫
Registration includes a 2 hour live class, Q&A, and a critique of your query letter. You can sign up now for the October 1st or November 5th workshops.
www.mariavicente.com/query-letter-workshop
Registration includes a 2 hour live class, Q&A, and a critique of your query letter. You can sign up now for the October 1st or November 5th workshops.
www.mariavicente.com/query-letter-workshop
Every second of every day 🤪
Do you ever think, I should probably be writing books, not e-mails?
September 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Every second of every day 🤪
September 22, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This was taken at my med school grad 11 yrs ago. A month later, this girl began her dream residency program and now has a dream career. Writing fiction about this world has somehow made it better!
She never gave up, and now neither will I 💪🏻
#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #amediting
She never gave up, and now neither will I 💪🏻
#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #amediting
September 18, 2025 at 3:17 AM
This was taken at my med school grad 11 yrs ago. A month later, this girl began her dream residency program and now has a dream career. Writing fiction about this world has somehow made it better!
She never gave up, and now neither will I 💪🏻
#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #amediting
She never gave up, and now neither will I 💪🏻
#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #amediting