These queries are so strong it's actually mind-blowing #10Queries

As an agent who started as an editor, I have a lot of thoughts about the AALA change. A lot of people on threads don’t even know I offer editorial services. This is on purpose I like to keep both worlds separate. I love helping writers—and I’ve found two ways I can do that.

Hi friends, what happened when two #RevPit editors talked about comp titles? Chapter 92 of Literary Blend! The fabulous @madelynknecht.bsky.social joined me for such a great chat. If you’re #amquerying or getting ready for #10Queries, you should listen. demimschwartz.com/literary-blend 🤍

I hate to be a buzzkill but I’m sick of “whimsy” already

Search your manuscript for “felt” real quick I want to see something 👀

You will look back. You WILL cringe. BUT THE CRINGE IS GOOD!!! It shows that you’re learning! 💜

Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈@madelynknecht.bsky.social · last mo.

🫵 No amount of writing advice is as useful as experience, so I hope you’re writing 🫵

Part of ADHD is really just figuring out how to limit your own options so you can actually function

🫵 No amount of writing advice is as useful as experience, so I hope you’re writing 🫵

Things I’m tired of the internet “quirkifying”: -OCD -ADHD -intrusive thoughts

A post from a couple of month ago with an interesting discussion. We enjoyed reading it then and, today, the topic is still relevant to querying authors. #amwriting #amquerying #writersky

Madelyn Knecht ✨🌈@madelynknecht.bsky.social · 3mo ago

When you're debating between more than one agent at an agency to submit to, what is your deciding factor? Is there anything agents can do to make it easier? #amwriting #amquerying #writersky

I love my giant son

Do not trust AI with your health. Do not trust AI with your health. Do not trust AI with your health.

There’s something validating about a doctor actually ordering tests when you bring up your symptoms

It’s Wednesday. Have you written? #writersky

So excited to welcome Juniper to the team! Her cozy fantasy gave me ALL the feels. Editors, if you're a fan of Delicious in Dungeon, keep an eye out for this one 👀

Got this amazing art back for my WIP 😍 this YA queer speculative horror with the messiest girls full of rage is so dear to my heart 💖 Character: Rory Age: 16 Description: Full of rage she can't control. Artist: _Liina__ on Twitter

Write the book that would make your middle school teacher call your parents in for a meeting.

If you approach social media like you’re trying to get fans or followers, you’ll burn out quickly. Focus on building community and finding likeminded writers. Friends. It’ll be much more fulfilling. #writersky #writingcommunity

So incredibly excited to welcome Aminah to my team here at Storm! Her art is so fun and colorful and full of energy. I can't wait to share it! #illustrator #pbillustrator

Sometimes all we need is some time away 💖

What if I just wrote an entire article about how iCarly ruined children's empathy

Goodnight, sweet girl. We miss you so much already. ❤️🌈

Trying to convince me, a neurodivergent writer, that you can’t write without AI because you’re neurodivergent is a losing game, btw.

I’m struggling to understand how we’re “proving” things are AI when we know AI detectors are currently garbage? And why pull a $2.5mil deal just on that suspicion, esp if English isn’t the author’s first language? I don’t like the implications it has for ESL authors…

Reminder that I’ll be open for the first week of August starting this Saturday! Here’s a bit about what I’m looking for… #MSWL #amquerying

The older I get, the more I love frogs. They’re just cool little guys

Writers: limit your stage directions. If one motion from your character indicates an emotion, we don't need a second in the same sentence. Examples of stage directions: -sigh -frown -look/stare/glare -crossing arms -furrow brows -purse lips -smile/smirk #writersky #writingadvice

It constantly blows my mind how some writers think it's totally fine to bash their peers by saying all modern books "suck" as a reason why they, themselves, haven't been published. 😐 #writersky

A lot of the work you do on your book won't end up on the page. #amwriting #writingcommunity

Across all my submissions, I'm seeing a TON of passive voice and past progressive (which often gets mistaken for passive voice) People don't realize this, but it slows your pace down *significantly* #amwriting #writersky