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Sheyla Knigge
@sknigge.bsky.social
Literary Agent
Writer
Chaos Coordinator
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Would you like to pick the brain of a US-based literary agent? Join us online on Fri 17th Oct when Sheyla Knigge @sknigge.bsky.social of HighLine Literary brings the brain and you bring the pitches and questions. Cover charge £5.
#amquerying #writingcommunity

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Chalk Scribblers meet the agent: Sheyla Knigge
A talk, pitching session and Q&A with Sheyla Knigge, a literary agent at the US-based HighLine Literary Collective.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I am very rarely on here- I am mostly a threads/instagam girlie- but that said, I am sending around my fall newsletter to editors, so if you are an editor and I somehow missed you, send me a chat and I will send it your way so you're up to date on what's coming up my submission pipeline this fall.🍁
September 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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a spark of exciting news: i am so stoked to share my next book, AMERICAN GOLEM, with the world! this road trip book will remind you that this country is vast and queer and beautiful and so much more than the people in power want you to believe it can be, and i can’t wait for you to read it.
September 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’m closed to queries but guys if any agents are looking for something specific? DM me and if I find it in my inbox I will send it to you!
I’m hosting query power hour tomorrow from 4-5EST and I will send it your way expeditiously then!
August 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Me, closed to queries, dreaming about dark and twisty extra witchy, Brothers Grimm, Sleepy Hollow type stories.
August 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Kids, don't fall in love with your tattoo artist.

This has been a PSA
July 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
These Connie edits are going to break my heart more than the first three episodes of season three.
July 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It’s been a big week and I’ve cried a lot
July 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
The solution is for Toni and Shakira to take the prize and besties and Helena and Harrison can cry.
July 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Do yall ever think about how Netflix robbed us of a season two of Julie and the Phantoms or is it JUST me?
July 2, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I saw a Cole and Phoebe edit yesterday, and I am BEGGING, when I reopen to queries if someone could send me a witchy romance like there's where they actually GET their happily ever after I would cry.
July 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I can’t explain it but the crossover I would love is Molly Mae and Allison Kuch.
Like Bambi and Scottie? I’m here for it.
June 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Actually counting down the days til my family leaves for the fourth because I’m going to deep clean my house and be utterly alone.
June 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Four years ago this week I set my sites on a career in publishing and now I’m coming up on completing my first two years as a full time agent.❤️
June 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Go look at the strawberry moon
June 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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DVpit is officially coming back on October 8th, 2025 and we have over 50 agents and editors excited to participate. Follow this account for all announcements and check out dvpit.carrd.co for more details and information!

#dvpit #writersky #booksky #weneeddiversebooks
June 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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It's June 1st 🎉🎉🎉
June 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Calamity Gannon was Hyrule’s Sauron.
June 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I don’t know why I dreamed I was chasing one of my editors through the Mirkwood, but like…I also understand it.
June 1, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Men used to carry around purses and call them briefcases.
May 28, 2025 at 1:57 AM
I can’t wait to see you all there!
Treat publishing like Tinder—rather than dwelling on it when things don’t work out, keep swiping to find a better match. In this workshop @sknigge.bsky.social will go over sweating the small stuff, handling rejections, and more.

Register FREE: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
May 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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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
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
I appreciate going to conferences and people believing that I’m a teenager.
Like yes, please tell me I don’t look thirty.
May 4, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Favorite indies in DC?👀
Gotta hit up a bookstore while I’m here.
April 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM