RL Martin

Teacher with Master of Education, MG/YA Horror author, mom, furbaby adopter, lover/reader of books.

[Rachel Estep, Literary Agent @REstepLit]

Queries are open for one week my friends!

[Netflix @netflix]

This cover of KPop Demon Hunters' FREE by Arden Cho (Rumi) and Cha Eun-woo has officially pierced my heart.

[Renee Runge (CLOSED to queries) @rrreadsbooks]

kind of specific ask for the #mswl, but I would really love to see a MG where the MCs live normal lives in the “real” world, but when they go through a portal, they play a different role that nobody in the “real” world knows about (Pevensie children as Narnia royalty vibes)

[Weaver Literary Agency 🦇 UPDATES ONLY @weaverliterary]

❣️ COVER REVEAL ❣️

[Alyssa Matesic @AlyssaMatesic]

What do many literary agents say they're looking for? Voice.

But how can you identify, define, and develop your own narrative voice as an author?

Here are 3 exercises you can do right now (seriously!) to find and strengthen your authorial voice. Try them out!

[Ali Herring (closed to queries) @HerringAli]

I've been getting a lot queries to my email even though I'm "closed to queries." There's a lot less agent advice on X these days to refer to, so let's do a short one on querying for the #amquerying crowd.

[Renee Runge (CLOSED to queries) @rrreadsbooks]

going forward, (heavy emphasis on) for now, I’ve decided I’m going to be taking a more firm stance on queries with MCs who are older than 18. to save my time, AND YOURS, please do not slip your NA queries into my YA submission fields! I’ve added a note about this on my QT

[Lauren Khan | Agent & Author ( is no longer here) @laurenjpkhan]

Popping out of my newborn bubble to say I’m open to #queries! Give me that middle of the night reading material that makes me not want to go back to sleep #mswl #amagenting 
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[Amy Giuffrida @kissedbyink]

September 1st will be here before we know it, so for all you planners out there...here's my new wishlist! I am looking forward to seeing your amazing stories soon!

[RL Martin @AuthorRLMartin]

@mango_kelsey Brilliant!!! I love the 3 colors blended instead of circles! And the stem K!!!

[Abigail Fenton @abifenton]

Some news! I'm thrilled to be joining The Ampersand Agency from September – whilst I'll still be working on freelance editing projects, I'll also be slipping on my literary agent hat, and working to build a brilliant list of authors. Can't wait to get started!

[Lauren Spieller @laurenspieller]

If you are querying 'book club' fiction or upmarket fiction with a juicy hook, I'd love to see it! #mswl #writingcommunity

[A.J. Van Belle (they/them) @ajvanbelle]

#MSWL update!! Since I’m opening to queries on Aug. 1, I thought I’d share some things I’m especially hoping to see in my inbox!

Thread:

1. YA of all stripes! If it’s for readers ages 12+, featuring characters 15-18, I want to see it.

1/5

[RL Martin @AuthorRLMartin]

@mango_kelsey This is more difficult, but 1!

[Carolyn is Querying @CarolynKWrites]

My mother-in-law (who is also querying) just sent me this in the mail. The note reads:

"Carolyn, This book was rejected 473 times before it was accepted by an agent and won the Newberry. Just sayin! XOXO."

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

#amquerying #amtouched #amtearingupalittle

[RL Martin @AuthorRLMartin]

@mango_kelsey I love the mango and it looks right for children’s lit! ❤️

[A.J. Van Belle (they/them) @ajvanbelle]

✨✨ Reopening to queries announcement! ✨✨

I will reopen to queries in most genres Aug 1. For the time being, I will remain closed to adult sci-fi and adult fantasy. But will open to those and all other genres in YA and MG!

Excited for more amazingness in my inbox next month!

[Alyssa Matesic @AlyssaMatesic]

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[Renee Runge (CLOSED to queries) @rrreadsbooks]

sign up to pitch me on September 6!!! I’m so excited for my first Writing Day Workshop!

[RL Martin @AuthorRLMartin]

Oh, so you want to be a writer?
I started working on my new middle grade horror & my entire first chapter is about squirrels. 🤷🏻‍♀️ No, my MC doesn’t understand animal language/thoughts. This is just my brain at work. But also, where is this story going? It’s a journey for sure! 🤣