> [!NOTE] This is NOT an official Bluesky resource! > Be aware that this is a living vault, very much a work-in-progress. It is NOT meant to be a 100% accurate and finished resource. Please note that these tips are just based on my own experience. What works for me may not work for you. Feel free to send me feedback via [[Contact Debbie]] # For Agents *(Last updated November 18, 2024)* Exciting to see more literary agents and agencies establishing a presence on Bluesky! > [!NOTE] Resources suggested by the community >Do you have a Starter Pack, Feed, or List specifically about literary agents? Or do you have an official Literary Agency acct on Bluesky not listed below? [Please reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3larb2vmdrk2w). ## Reminder for authors and illustrators reading this page Do NOT query or pitch agents on Bluesky unless you are 100% they are ok with it! We want agents to stay on this platform, not chase them away. Read the agency/agent's submission guidelines carefully. Also, I lack the time to vet every literary agency on list below. Before querying/submitting, DO YOUR RESEARCH. Check [@victoriastrauss.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/victoriastrauss.bsky.social)'s [Writer Beware blog](https://writerbeware.blog/). Having a bad agent is worse than having no agent. ## Tips for Agents If you're new to Bluesky, I encourage you to check out my [[b. Quickstart Guide]] and tips listed under The Basics, like how to set up your [[a. Your User Profile|user profile]], adjusting your [[b. Settings|settings]], how to [[e. Control What You Do (& Don't) See]], etc. One of the first things I advise is to adjust [your Chat Settings](https://bsky.app/messages/settings) to control if/how you receive private messages. See [[b. Settings|settings]] for more info. ## Looking for clients? Add the hashtag \#MSWL \#CallForSubmissions or \#CallForArtists to your post, and it will push your post to the [Call For Submissions](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/mswl) custom feed. If you are on at least one curated KidLit list, you can post to the [KidLit Mega Feed ](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/kidlit) by adding a hashtag like \#KidLit or \#MGLit or \#YALit. [Find out more about the KidLit Mega Feed and see if you can post here](https://blueskyfeedcreator.com/p/debbieohi.com/kidlit). ## Best Practice Suggestions Include a link to your main website in your profile. See ABLA literary agent [Jennifer Laughran's profile bio](https://bsky.app/profile/literaticat.bsky.social) as an example of how to do this. I've been really impressed by how Andrea Brown Literary Agency established themselves on Bluesky, and encourage you to check out their [official Bluesky account](https://bsky.app/profile/andreabrownlit.bsky.social). In addition to having a [Starter Pack](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/andreabrownlit.bsky.social/3kwaowyzexk2p) that enables users to find/follow all of ABLA's agents who are on Bluesky, they also have a [List of all their agents](https://bsky.app/profile/andreabrownlit.bsky.social/lists/3kuu2fgy2nc26). ALSO, many of their agents have a List of their clients who are on Bluesky! If you're not sure about what Starter Packs and Lists are, check out the pages under "Specific Topics" in this Guide: [[Starter packs|Starter Packs]] and [[Lists]]. ## Literary Agencies on Bluesky > [!NOTE] Official Literary Agency Resources suggested by the community > If you officially represent the literary agency you're suggesting, [please reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3lbapxuspuk2k). **[Andrea Brown Literary Agency](https://www.andreabrownlit.com/)** - Agency account: [@andreabrownlit.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/andreabrownlit.bsky.social) - Starter Pack: [Andrea Brown Literary Agency Starter Pack](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/andreabrownlit.bsky.social/3kwaowyzexk2p) **[Bradford Literary Agency](https://bradfordlit.com/)** - Agency account: [@bradfordagents.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/bradfordagents.bsky.social) - Lists: [Bradford Literary Agency staff](https://bsky.app/profile/bradfordagents.bsky.social/lists/3kj73eymnys2q), [Bradford Literary Agency clients](https://bsky.app/profile/bradfordagents.bsky.social/lists/3kj737i425622) (click About tab for list of accts) **[CAT Agency (The CAT Agency)](https://catagencyinc.com/)** - Agency account: [@thecatagency.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/thecatagency.bsky.social) **[Galt & Zacker Literary Agency](https://www.galltzacker.com/)*** - Agency account: None yet. - Starter Pack: [GZLA Agents and Clients Starter Pack](https://bsky.app/starter-pack-short/76i1WNf) (created by GZLA Literary Associate [@sandraproudman.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/sandraproudman.bsky.social)) **[JABberwocky Literary Agency](https://awfulagent.com/)** - Agency account: [@awfulagent.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/awfulagent.bsky.social) **[Keyes Agency, LLC](https://keyesagency.com/)** - Agency account: None yet. - [List of clients](https://bsky.app/profile/esckeyes.bsky.social/lists/3kk4vv3ix2e2u) - maintained by agency founder [@esckeyes.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/esckeyes.bsky.social) **[Laura Dail Literary Agency](https://www.ldlainc.com/)** - Agency account: [@ldainc.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/ldlainc.bsky.social) - [Laura Dail Literary Agency Starter Pack](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/ldlainc.bsky.social/3lar3d27klr27) **[LK Literary Agency](https://www.lkliterary.com/)** - Agency account: [@lkliterary.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/lkliterary.bsky.social) - Starter Pack: [LK Literary Agency's Starter Pack](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/lkliterary.bsky.social/3lajqqhilni2n) [**Looking Glass Literary & Media**](https://www.lookingglasslit.com/) - Agency account: [@lookingglasslit.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/lookingglasslit.bsky.social) [**Page Turner Literary Agency**](https://www.pageturnerliteraryagency.com/) - Agency account: [@pageturnerlit.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ot5rqjbrkj7ouwszwgl7hknh) **[Sean McCarthy Literary Agency](https://www.mccarthylit.com/index.html)** - Agency account: [@mccarthylit.com](https://bsky.app/profile/mccarthylit.com) **[SteelWorks Literary](https://steelworksliterary.com/)** - Agency account: [@steelworksliterary.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/steelworksliterary.bsky.social) ## Literary Agents on Bluesky I lack the time to keep a comprehensive list of all the literary agents currently on Bluesky, but here are some community-created resources which might help: > [!NOTE] Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists of Agents on Bluesky > Do you have a Starter Pack, Feed, or List that helps others in the community find agents on Bluesky? [Please reply to this thread](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3larbjauvss2q). [KidLit/YA Agents Starter Pack](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/debbieohi.com/3kwozp3k7ar2w) - My Starter Pack of KidLit/YA agents. Based on my [KidLit/YA Agents list](https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/lists/3kdkghfvva627). If you'd like to be added to my List, [please fill out this form](https://bluesky.paperform.co/). [UK Children's & YA Literary Agents & Editors Starter Pack](https://bsky.app/starter-pack/joannamoult.bsky.social/3laol5klje62t) - by [@joannamoult.bsky.social](https://bsky.app/profile/joannamoult.bsky.social) ## Organizations and Groups on Bluesky [Literary Agents Of Change](https://bsky.app/profile/litagentsofchange.bsky.social) [SCBWI](https://bsky.app/profile/scbwi.bsky.social) ## Resources that might interest some agents [[For Book Editors]] [[For Art Directors & Book Designers]] [KidLit Mega Feed](https://blueskyfeedcreator.com/p/debbieohi.com/kidlit) - collaborative feed from curated kidlit lists (posts only, no replies) ## Looking for up-and-coming illustrators? Browse my [Illustrators Seeking Representation](https://debbieohi.link/illustrators-seeking-rep) thread on Bluesky (I update the link every few months with a new thread). Browse the \#KidLitArtPostcard the first Thursday of each month. Browse the \#KidLitArt hashtag anytime.