Maria Hebert-Leiter

Over a white background, there's the cover of Kate's book: "Write Through It: an insider's guide to publishing and the creative life." The text says "Conversation and Q&A with Kate McKean and Mary Robinette Kowal, Tuesday, August 19 at 8 PM ET." Then there's a headshot of Kate that says, "Kate McKean, author of Write Through It, Howard Morhaim Literary Agency" followed by a headshot of MRK that says, "Mary Robinette Kowal, Hugo, Nebula, and Locus Award-winning author." Underneath is the text: "Free Registration Required: starforgers.com/kate" and then "Sponsored by Sandia Starfogers Writers Retreats and Workshops"

I'm so excited for @katemckean.bsky.social and her new book, Write Through It. I'll join her in conversation and open the floor to audience questions on Aug 19 in a free virtual event sponsored by Sandia Starforgers. Register: starforgers.com/kate Thanks for hosting us @marieparks.bsky.social

Isn’t this great??????? 😍

My book at ALA yay!

I've seen a few writers on BlueSky say that a first draft's only job is to exist. I don't know who said it first, but thank you. I've written 30+ novels, but I still needed that reminder, because it never gets easier. And now, back to making a thing exist!

Middle one!

It’s a real book!!!!!!!!!!!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a helpful guide that explains publishing, writing, feelings, and more! Preorder now for every writer in your life who won't stop talking about query letters!
www.strandbooks.com/write-throug...

"One part sweet. One part sad. One part funny. Every part perfect. GUS GLORY has it all." —BARBARA O'CONNOR, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish Dog and girl sitting on park bench.

It’s May, which means GUS AND GLORY is out this month! 🥰🐾
@mackidsbooks.bsky.social

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WITH LESS THAN TWO MONTHS TO GO . . . I AM SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE SAL'S PREORDER CAMPAIGN!!!

I'm partnering with three amazing Indie Bookstores.

Thanks so much for the early support 💛

Links to all three are on my LinkTree!
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A Q&A Thursday Question I Didn't Know How to Answer An Agents & Books First

Shocking everyone, I got a Q&A Thursday question I didn't know how to answer.
www.agentsandbooks.com/p/a-q-and-a-...

Congratulations!

I'm giving away a physical ARC of SALVACIÓN by @sandraproudman.bsky.social 🙌🙌🙌

This Zorro retelling is full of salt magic, adventure, and a swoon-worthy romance. Y'all are going to love this book 💜

Details going out in my newsletter on Tuesday: shannonathompson.us11.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Many thanks to the generous agents and editors who've recorded #MSWL videos with us!

We love hearing directly from you what you'd love to find--and what makes you love your work so much.

These will be released on the next #MSWL Day, February 12!

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉

Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying.

Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

🚨Important Announcement 🚨

AUCTION EXTENDED!

Due to popular demand, we’re extending the auction! Bidding will now remain open until TUESDAY (1/28) at 8 PM PST/11 PM EST.

We’re thrilled to have a number of ALA contenders in our auction line-up & wish them all the best of luck on Monday!

Fiction writers! Is your character watching too much? If so, push them into the action, it will change everything. #writingtip

How to Get an Agent An Agents & Books 2025 Guide

Today's Agents & Books 2025 Guide is: HOW TO GET AN AGENT! Is that your resolution for this year? Here's what you need to know!
katemckean.substack.com/p/how-to-get...

Endometriosis: Woman with years of pain says symptoms cost her job Dee left her job left after questions were raised by former colleagues over whether her symptoms were fabricated.

This vital issue absolutely justifies further research and resourcing. Good to see Cardiff academics focusing on this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

My work is done:

Dear Sarah Aronson,
I had no idea who Bella Abzug was...but now I do. And now I'm going to read more about her.

#writermail
#picturebooks
#whatwriterslivefor

Writers: I have a shiny open spot for your manuscript for January & currently scheduling into February and March! Let’s work together. 🙂 www.nextchapteredits.com

If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking.

Link to Goodreads 🥰

www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...

I'm excited to have an item up for this year's Authors for Voices of Color Auction!

Win a written critique of the first 25 pages of your YA or MG manuscript. Winner will receive line comments as well as a one page edit letter.

e.givesmart.com/events/Frv/i...

As we head into year-end here’s a reminder for anyone who needs it:

You have done more than enough this year 💛

Love this, and I think many of us need the reminder!

[Author wearing glasses with long dark hair and a smidge of a smile holding up a paperback advance copy of her own upcoming book, WAKE THE WILD CREATURES, which has a black temporary cover showing some of the blurbs and a line at top that says "Cover to be Revealed."]

I'm giving away a signed ARC of my upcoming novel WAKE THE WILD CREATURES — coming May 6, 2025, from Little, Brown — to newsletter subscribers. Giveaway closes tomorrow, Nov. 30. Enter here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

(Cover art to be revealed!)

Black Friday Thread and Sale! The FAQ on how to find an agent and how to write books, all in one place.

Always wanted to subscribe to my publishing newsletter Agents & Books? Now's your chance! 25% a new annual subscription now through Monday! open.substack.com/pub/katemcke...

Actions Authors Can Take Against Notorious Piracy Site OceanofPDF.com - The Authors Guild OceanofPDF is one of the most notorious digital ebook piracy sites. It has been active and on the Authors Guild radar for quite some time and has been taken offline on a few occasions. Despite the Aut...

Have you discovered that your book is available for free download on pirate site OceanofPDF? Me too. The Authors Guild is on the case, and has suggestions for what to do, including where to send takedown notices (NOT to OceanofPDF itself) authorsguild.org/news/oceanof...