Ryan Gannon

Writer of MG, PB, and food articles #Writer #Chef #Coach @SCBWI member.

[Alyssa Matesic @AlyssaMatesic]

My book, THE MODERN GUIDE TO QUERYING LITERARY AGENTS, is coming to shelves in just two months! 🎉

I teamed up with the creator of @QueryTracker to create the first-ever querying guide built on data from 4 million actual query letters.

We share how to...
✅ Make sure your manuscript is truly query-ready.
✅ Craft a standout query letter.
✅ Target the right agents using data.
✅ Interpret agents' response times and rejection language.

And the best part is...it's currently 25% off through Barnes & Noble!

Claim your discount with code PREORDER25.

⏰ Sale ends June 26.

https://t.co/cfxszzdl5u

[Alyssa Matesic @AlyssaMatesic]

Don't skip comps!

Will not having them make agents auto-reject your query? No.

But comps are so important in the industry, and saying your book "isn't like anything else out there" can actually hurt your pitch.

Here are my quick tips for finding and choosing effective comps. 📚

[Alyssa Matesic @AlyssaMatesic]

A dream come true to see my book with @QueryTracker featured in @PublishersWkly! 🎉

"A practical and heartening guide for those navigating the book industry for the first time."

That's exactly what we set out to write. If you're in the process of querying or planning to, we wrote this for you.

📘 Preorder it now: https://t.co/VpwH8JWIku

[Blair N Williamson, Children's Author @theislandwriter]

I SIGNED A BOOK DEAL FROM A BIG 5 PUBLISHER THIS MORNING!!!!!!!!!!!!

AHHHHHHHHH! ITS FINALLY OFFICIAL!

Years of hard work, determination, and persistence.

IT REALLY DOES FEEL LIKE I MADE IT TO THE OLYMPICS OF WRITING!!! 😭🥳🎉

#publishing #author #writingcommunity #kidlit

[Andie Smith @andiesmithbooks]

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to the amazing @Becky_Cummingss 🥳🥳

I am so excited for this powerful board book to be out in the world today. Be sure to get your copy and help promote self-love and confidence from a very young age. ✨

[Path2pub (Path To Publication) @path2pub]

Hello, Writers,
A 2026 update that along with sharing agent interviews and professional insights, Path2pub is now offering query and first pages critiques! Find more here:

https://t.co/jAKQz0V9dl…
#WritingCommunity #amquerying

[Andie Smith @andiesmithbooks]

📢 I am officially OPEN to queries! Full #MSWL in bio, but here’s a highlight of what I’m looking for in 2026:

✨ Picture books (NEW!)
✨ YA Thriller
✨ Science fiction (NEW!)
✨ MG & YA Contemporary

See you in my inbox soon! #amquerying #writingcommunity

[questpit || next event: JULY 24th @questpit]

Thank you for joining us with our last #questpit event of the year (you still have 3 hours to post)! We’ll be back soon to announce our dates for 2026. As always, we appreciate every single one of you and hope you’ve built some community today.

[Ryan Gannon @RyanGannon_]

Quinn’s the only kid who can’t swim—and he’s done with the shallow end. When his new instructor might actually be a mermaid, he’ll have to face his fear of the deep to finally make a splash. A funny story about courage, friendship, and diving into bravery. 🌊✨#questpit #PB #Q

[Ryan Gannon @RyanGannon_]

Like The Day the Crayons Quit, HIPPOS AREN’T BLOATED! is packed with snappy dialogue, wordplay, and laughs as two hippos learn a hilarious truth about collective nouns—and self-acceptance. Perfect for curious kids and giggling grown-ups alike! 🦛📚#questpit #PB #Q

[Nadine Bells ❄️ ONCE UPON A SONG out now ❄️ @nadinebells]

It's been a minute but I finally updated my list of small presses again. If you're an unagented author looking for publishers to submit to directly, this resource is for you! It features 70+ publishers, their genres & whether they're open for queries rn!

Link in comments ❤️

[Brian Gehrlein 😈 @BrianGehrlein]

Really cool new opportunity for folks seeking traditional publication in #picturebooks. Check it out, #kidlit fam! 🤓https://t.co/61U29RipeR
#amquerying

[Ryan Gannon @RyanGannon_]

@heyshrutimishra Earn

[Ryan Gannon @RyanGannon_]

@elizjameswrites

[Ryan Gannon @RyanGannon_]

@heyshrutimishra guide

[Ryan Gannon @RyanGannon_]

@elizjameswrites

[Ryan Gannon @RyanGannon_]

@DaniraeShark Say what! Happy Birthday 🎂

[Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks]

Just got another faux agent email that looked real on the surface, and I can easily see how newer writers get tricked by these. And I hate it.

Let's unpack this, because maybe this arrived in your inbox today.

I blacked out my industry colleague's identifying info, obviously.

[Ryan Gannon @RyanGannon_]

@LoriMKeating