S. L. Murray l Querying

Agent’s Guide to THE LAST AMERIE. After witnessing the Queens execution by soul-eating monsters, a rebel outcast is thrust into a deadly competition to win her crown—or share her fate. #Q #A #FR #Questpit

Got some feedback today that is sending me back to the drawing board. LET’S GO! #editing #writingcommunity

@KevinLWriter Thank you!

@authorslmurray I found a couple of really good beta readers on r/betareaders subreddit. I would try that

How is everyone finding beta readers? I’ve tried a few methods. I don’t want people I know. I want random strangers who are t afraid to hurt my feelings. I need honest feedback. #writingcommunity #authors #betareaders

@rozmaclaren1 I sent you a message on your Instagram . Also?? Killer website!

@authorslmurray I can't seem to send you a message but feel free to message me and if not my contact form is on my website rozmaclaren.com 😁

@BetaWrite29 Unfortunately I’m not looking for charged services, but I appreciate the offer!

@authorslmurray You can count me in. What is the word count?

@rozmaclaren1 Id be more than happy to! Let’s connect!!

@authorslmurray I'm looking for the exact same thing. I'd be happy to chat about reciprocal beta reading with you and will definitely give honest but kind feedback.

Just finished my 8th draft. Started 7 chapters later than my last draft, and gutted the ending to make it more fast paced. Somehow ended up adding 1100 words 😭😮‍💨. Feeling sooo frustrated. #writingcommunity #betareaders #authorproblems #author

@vickyweberbooks You didn’t on any of mine, but I’m popping on here anyway to say hello because I looked through your website and Substack and have a high stakes gothic Romantasy in querying whenever you’re open to queries again 🫶

If I gave you a ❤️ at any pitch event, send me a DM for a query link!

@sassmeVRP I’ve rewritten mine 4 times. Every draft, I start a blank document. I’ve gutted the beginning three times, and tonight I am working on gutting the ending lol . Gotta do the hard work for the big win. Good luck!

I’m starting yet another rewrite of my book! Wish me luck guys. I’m going to get published! #wrinkledrags #writingcommunity #writer #authorlife #writing

@qmaddenwrites Yessss I am writing a fantasy romance, but my FAVORITE genre is acc literary fiction/womens fiction

Are there any female authors out there who read literary and/or upmarket fiction (regardless of what genre you write)? #WritingCommunity

@mharlowwrites On my eighth draft I gutted the ending and am rewriting it 🤣🤣 hang in there, it’ll be perfect and you’ll know it when it is

About to read my book for the sixth time… and somehow still finding things to tweak. How many times have you reread your manuscript during edits? 📖✍️ #writingcommunity #writing #writer #romance #romanticsuspense #romancewriter

@gracedemyan Oh, so what I’m hearing is.. you want a female villain origin story that’s warranted. Sounds exactly like the series I’m writing . I sent you a query for book 1!

My current MSWL in TS songs: The Black Dog Actually Romantic Father Figure I Did Something Bad Don’t Blame Me If you have a project that comps to one of these songs, feel free to send it my way.

@FlossieFoster_ @betancourtlit This is so beautiful and immersive. I’m immediately interested

@betancourtlit Talons sank into the ginkgo, splitting bark as the tree groaned; leaves whispering to one another through the canopy as he settled into place.

Writers, drop the first sentence of your manuscript below. If it hooks me, I might ask to read more. Want feedback? I’ll leave a quick note on how to sharpen it. Prefer me to read it only? Just say “no notes” and I’ll only leave my reaction. #amwriting #amquerying #literaryagent

@cla_foster Hello! I checked out your website, and I have also always loved books that hold a mirror to our world/society. I think my fantasy novel would be a great fit for that exact reason, and it is listed on my page from questpit. Feel free to have a look!

Jumping into #questpit! Writers, my inbox is currently closed so if I like your query please DM me and I will send you a specific Event Link that will allow you to query me.

@author_emiliay Thank you! <3

@authorslmurray Oh that snippet?? 👀 this sounds so good

Agent’s Guide to THE LAST AMERIE. After witnessing the Queens execution by soul-eating monsters, a rebel outcast is thrust into a deadly competition to win her crown—or share her fate. #Q #A #FR #Questpit

@HLDocherty Just one big mix of all my favorite things 😂. Thanks!

@authorslmurray Oh the comps are 🔥🔥🔥

@noonveiled Thank you! <3

@authorslmurray this sounds so good! ♡

Not now; Not now. She pinched her eyes shut, but that only made it worse, the bloodied footprints from her memory turning from a faded maroon to a stark crimson in her mind. She was standing just beyond the palace ballroom doors, lined beside thirteen other girls. Each summoned by decree, each eager to win the crown… like the last Queen hadn’t just been executed three nights ago.

@literarylucinda Thank you! Oh the stakes are STACKED

@authorslmurray This sounds high stakes and thrilling!