#MSWL - Ongoing - Quick Update

Going absolutely blind reading all of the #MSWL tweets!  There are well over 1,500 tweets and counting for this thread.  While a great number of these tweets from editors and agents alike are seeking Young Adult (YA), New Adult (NA) and Middle Grade (MG).  If you write in these genres today is your lucky day!

If you were not able to follow the hashtag and need a recap, please follow the Tumblr page Agent and Editor Wish List for updates.

In the meantime, some of the things that agents and editors are looking for are:

Alison nee Heller ‏@AlisonReads2 3h

Editor @CuriosityQuills Would love to see Xanth-like setting embodied in a Magical Realism NA/A. Humorous puns, not over the top.#MSWL

REUTS Publications ‏@REUTSpub 3h

RT @KisaWhipkey: #MSWL: Let's not forget Sci-fi! Anyone have a Space Western a la Firefly? Or something Mass Effect-esque? -REUTS.com

Laura Zats ‏@LZats 3h

YA #MSWL: impeccably-written, flawed MC easy to fall in love with. I want to feel like I got punched in the gut when things go wrong

Eddie Schneider ‏@eddieschneider 3h

It's almost lunchtime for me (ahem), so, #MSWL #1: I'd love to see a lit (or YA) novel about young radicals that engages w/contemp. issues.

Rhonda Helms ‏@RHelmsBooks 3h

OH, and I love military romances, yo! If you have any (esp. series!), pls send! #MSWL

Terrie Wolf ‏@AKA_Terrie 3h

#NA - I'd also like strong male characters. With a few less issues. There's more to a guy than his Testosterone level. #MSWL

Jennie Goloboy ‏@JennieGoloboy 2h

#mswl Stories about someone regaining their lost heroism.

Eddie Schneider ‏@eddieschneider 2h

You know what else would be kind of amazing? An updated YA "Endless Summer." #MSWL

Marci Clark ‏@Marci_Clark 2h

I want stories with strong characters and relationships. Doesn't have to be romantic, but has to be real. #MSWL

Lenny Grey ‏@LennyGrey 2h

#MSWL The next Heinlein, stories that inspire scientists and artists.

Rhonda Helms ‏@RHelmsBooks 2h

.@lizlincolnwritr PoC = People of Color #MSWL

The tweets are virtually endless!

Still going through them but hope you've checked into this Twitter Party and are taking notes.  Even if your manuscript (MS) is not quite ready, you need to pay attention.  Compile a list of agents/editors that are interested in seeing your work (when it's polished and complete!).  This way, when you're done there's no lag time in getting it submitted to the right people.

Did I mention there are Vines and YouTube videos of what the agents want?  Those can be found at the hastag: MSWLM.

Here's Juliet Mushens' YouTube'd Wish List.

Heading back over to watch more goings-on!

Ta-ta for now,

The NoteBook Blogairy