Writing Day Workshops

Ever wanted to ask the pros how they do it? How they got the book deal and the contracts? Well…you might not be able to ask them directly, so we did it for you.

We gathered 25 published authors’ best advice for writers. Take a look.

Read more on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

Happy Writing Prompt Wednesday!

You know the rules:
1. Sit down
2. Start writing
3. Aim for at least 500 words (no upper word limit)
4. Have as much fun as you can

Thanks, @brianklems.bsky.social for the best writing prompts!

Good luck and happy writing, friends!

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New Agent Alert!

Haley joined the Booker Albert Literary Agency after completing her internship, and is happily building her list!

Haley is looking for many genres in Adult and YA!

@bookeralbertagency.bsky.social

Discover the full MSWL on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

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Looking to hone your craft while publishing takes a winter break? Register for our ONLINE conference on THIS WEEKEND, December 5-6!

More info and registration here: chicagowritingworkshop.com

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Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for this year? What writing goals have you achieved this year?

Have a wonderful and restful day! 🦃

“New” Agent Alert!

Barry has previous experience in the industry as an executive editor and more, so we’re saying “new” lightly! Barry recently joined WLA Books and is building his list!

Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

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Advice from Seasoned Authors featuring Sarah Sundin!

We asked Sarah some of the most important of questions about routines, getting stuck, and so much more!

Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog

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It’s true! They’re unnecessary!

Do the hard work now to find replacements. Put in the time and effort to level up your writing early, so you’re not left doing this under pressure to cut words!

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Happy Writing Prompt Wednesday!

You know the rules:
1. Sit down
2. Start writing
3. Aim for at least 500 words (no upper word limit)
4. Have as much fun as you can with it

Thanks, @brianklems.bsky.social for the best writing prompts!

#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity

New Agent Alert!

Keshava Guha has recently joined Aevitas Creative Management.

Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #fiction #writing #writerscommunity #authorcommunity #publishing

I’ll also be in Cleveland next weekend! 👀

We caught up with @inthesestones.bsky.social from @triadaus.bsky.social today, and were able to grab an updated MSWL!

Moe is taking pitches at our Pittsburgh Writing Workshop this Saturday, November 15th!

Find more info on pitching at our Pittsburgh Conference: pittsburghwritingworkshop.com

Advice from Seasoned Authors featuring Fleur Bradley!

We asked Fleur some of the most important questions! See what her best advice is for all authors looking to make it.

Read all her advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting #amquerying @fleurbradley.bsky.social

“New” Agent Alert!

Sarah has over a decade in the industry, so we’re saying “new” lightly! Sarah recently joined Darley Anderson & Associates full time, and is happily building her list!

Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

Ever had the rejection saying your opening isn’t “pulling them in?” There are many reasons someone doesn’t connect with your first page, but here’s a few of the biggest reasons we see agents/editors stop reading.

Keep going. I swear, the beginning is the hardest part.

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I’m excited to hear pitches at the Seattle Writing Workshop tomorrow!

To anyone else hoping to send a query my way, I plan to open next Monday for a very brief window. Looking forward to reading some great stuff!

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Victoria Harris of The Caldwell Agency!

@myreadingnook.bsky.social answers some of our most pressing questions and discusses their advice for authors hoping to make it. Learn more, on our blog:
writingdayworkshops.com/blog

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Advice from Seasoned Authors featuring Michael F. Haspil!

See what his best pieces of advice are for all authors looking to make it and stay in this industry for a long time.

Read all his advice on our blog: writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity #writerscommunity

New Agent Alert!

Jess Gilbert has recently joined D4EO Literary Agency. Jess is looking for literary and commercial fiction and more!

Discover the full MSWL and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity #publishing

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: Emma Fulenwider of Wordserve Literary!

Emma answers some of our most pressing questions and gives her best author advice! Learn more, and see if she might be your dream agent, on our blog:
writingdayworkshops.com/blog

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Happy Halloween to all who celebrate! Stay safe and warm tonight! 👻🎃👻

“New” Agent Alert!

Ashley was previously an agent at WLA Books, so we’re saying “new” lightly! Ashley recently switched agencies to Massie McQuilkin & Altman Literary Agents.

Ashley is looking for adult fiction, horror, and more!

Discover the MSWL on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

We won’t use it for spotlighting agents and their wishlists anymore if that’s what you would like.

We caught up with @kissedbyink.bsky.social from @belcastroagency.bsky.social today, and grabbed an updated MSWL!

Amy is taking pitches at our Seattle Writing Workshop ONLINE Conference on Saturday, November 8th!

Find all our conferences/pitch opportunities on our website: writingdayworkshops.com

Near Cleveland in November? Come check out our IN PERSON conference on November 22th, 2025!

You can take workshops, pitch agents, get your query critiqued, and meet other authors!

Info and registration here:
clevelandwritingworkshop.com

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When Mary Kole comes right out and says it: Showing vs. Telling is not what we think it is.

A STRONG piece about how telling isn’t actually as bad as we have believed it to be. @goodstory.bsky.social

Let go of your biases and read the article here: www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog/why-sho...

New Agent Alert!

Sasha Landauer has recently been promoted to agent at Writers House. Sasha is looking for adult fiction and non-fiction!

Discover the full #mswl and how to query on our blog:
www.writingdayworkshops.com/blog

#amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent #writingcommunity