Manuscript Wish List®

"Time periods I like to read about: 1920s-present day. I don't read a lot of historical fiction older than that (like FOUR WINDS, OUR WOMAN IN MOSCOW, and Beatriz Williams in general)."
@carlywatters #MSWL

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YELLOWJACKETS YA survival horror #MSWL

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What I really want in a manuscript right now

*A literal laugh out loud romcom- I want to have tears streaming down my face!

*A swoon worthy romance- think Serendipity, No One Wants This

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#MSWL True yearning and an intense slow burn like “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid or “Assistant to the Villain” series by Hannah Nicole Maehrer.

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A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

"I’m interested in love stories that may not fit the definition of romance, such as found family, platonic soulmates, and relationships without a happily ever after."
Rose Ferrao #MSWL

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I want a book that feels like Fahrenheit 451 #MSWL

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Want to work on tension, character & querying - for free?

Check out our #MSWL live replay from last week!

One attendee said “I feel like I just had an entire MFA course. Except MFA programs get snooty about 'genre fiction.' "

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A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

not to worry! Thank you!

I do have a new MSWL as i continue to connect with more editors (if we haven’t, let’s chat!):

- as always, I want to see fantasy of all kinds in MG, YA
- for adult, I want to see thrillers, generational and thought provoking contemporary, + speculative

Hey agents: I just sent out a big updated MSWL blast following my move from Holiday House to Peachtree. If I missed you, please DM with your email address and I'll get that to you! You can also find this info on the website linked in my bio 🎃👻

Here's my new #MSWL! I'll be open to #queries Nov 1–7 and closing in Dec so that I can catch up reviewing. I'll reopen to #Adultfiction only in Jan 2026! As always, I'm open to #kidlit through referrals, conferences, and pitch events. #AF #literaryagent #amquerying serarivers.com/mswl/

"Send me books about surfing! Romance, fantasy, non-fiction—I’d love to see them all!"
Marina Green #MSWL

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I know it's your birthday (happy birthday!!)

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A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

I’d love to see more nonfiction queries🤍 I’m especially drawn to the Body, Mind & Spirit space (witchcraft, occult, tarot and oracle decks, astrology, mindfulness, etc.), lifestyle, pop culture, self-help, and cozy, whimsical books that blend worlds.
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Gently begging the ol’ query inbox for YA speculative fiction that comps to Welcome to Night Vale and/or A.S. King. #MSWL

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thank you so much!

A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

A gentle reminder that #MSWL is just for agents and editors to post their wishes. We’ve seen some agents blocking writers posting in the feed, and don’t want this to happen to you!

I’m 19% into The Chain by Adrain McKinty and I’d love to this kind of thriller in my query inbox! #mswl

Just a mini #MSWL since spooky season is in full swing: I would LOVE to see more horror in my inbox! The weirder, the better! I especially enjoy horror that offers a conscious exploration of cultural issues or as a window to identity. Slasher for slasher's sake isn't quite for me, but otherwise HMU!