Allegra Martschenko @AllegraMartsch Twitter profile

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Allegra Martschenko

4 months

team i have edited my querymanager form & mswl to try and help fight this, but as a general rule if there is any sort of speculative/imagined/fantastical element to your book please try me

Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

how many people are not querying me because my listed genre of "speculative fiction" is confusing them....I am beginning to become alarmed at the questions I'm getting....if your book has a hint of ANYTHING magical/fantastical/sci-fi-y I am open to it pls

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

I dunno how to properly articulate the agony of reading a book knowing you're going to offer on it by like page 80 and then having to hold yourself together and make yourself finish the rest of the book like a reasonable person before doing so

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

✨I'm now an SFF agent @ladderbirdlit & open to queries! Super excited to join such an amazing team— I look forward to connecting w/editors in Jan !! While I remain at UPC acquiring nonfic, I always knew I'd get back into the world of SFF someday. 😊 Read on for a #MSWL thread

Ladderbird Agency

@ladderbirdlit

2 years

Oh my! We've done it again and hired an incredible talent to join our team! Find out more about the delightful @AllegraMartsch at

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

hehe I passed on one of my clients in spring of 2023 as a bb agent because I wasn't confident I could sell the book...was still thinking about them 8 months later so I emailed them out of the blue asking if it was still available and I could offer rep. Anyways we sold it 🥰

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 years

✨Hello!✨ I'm Allegra. I acquire for the University Press of Colorado. I'd love to see your books in: - Archaeology (SW, Meso, Near East) - Anthropology - Environmental Justice - Environmental Humanities #academictwitter #archaeology #anthropology #environmentaljustice #MSWL

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

9 months

It's 2 days to my 1 year anniversary as an agent, and in 2023 I: *Made 9 offers, signed 7 clients *Took 9 books on sub (clients writing in multiple genres/age groups) *Sold 4 (including 1 in a preempt, 1 at auction, and 1 that went from submission to offer in 15 days)

Jacy, LPC

@ATMwithJacy

9 months

BRAG ABOUT SOMETHING YOU’RE PROUD OF ACCOMPLISHING IN 2023 ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

how many people are not querying me because my listed genre of "speculative fiction" is confusing them....I am beginning to become alarmed at the questions I'm getting....if your book has a hint of ANYTHING magical/fantastical/sci-fi-y I am open to it pls

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

10 months

Announcing a debut deal for my very first client ever, now that's a good day Hati's exploration of climate justice & extractive industries in the Global South feels extra powerful these days. I can't wait for everyone to join @Zoranne_ + @bindery_books & fall in love next year!

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

hello my sweet querying writers, if you address me as "Ms" in your query I'm not holding it against you, just as I will not hold it against you if your query is addressed to the wrong person entirely. That'd be silly ☺️ You're welcome to just say "Dear Allegra" & skip the fuss

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

I'm instituting a new #query rule: if you ever query me with a prologue 4+ pages long as your sample & I pass, you can query me again using your first chapter instead, no questions asked I might pass again but I think prologue writing is really hard & I hate judging people on it

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

W/my agenting hat on: thread on the difference between when I offer someone a formal R&R and when I just say I am open to you resubmitting if you revise in the future. I.e—on tempering expectations. 🧵1/6

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

5 months

Hey #questpit ! If I like your pitch, and you like me, please query me here:

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 month

🚨🚨🚨🚨 WE'RE THE DEAL OF THE DAY ON PM!!! 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

Just closed my second deal in 2 weeks—editors please feel free to offer on a third to complete the hat trick

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 month

✅done

Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

let's sell something gay this month

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

💃 closed my first deal of the year

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

9 months

THE GOOD NEWS KEEPS COMING!! Rosália's gorgeous prose explores community, reclamation, & Indigenous Taíno myth, set amid the splendor of the mysterious Isla Bestia. @DinaJDavis saw this perfectly. In 2025, when night descends, el Carnaval de Bestias rises✨

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

when i forward a query to a colleague and they offer,,,,,,,,,,,, I am playing querying god and it is working

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

5 months

I know that my fields of rep are ultimately a bit narrow, but whenever I close to all but bipoc authors my queries flatline. 26 queries last month, 36 the month before. I refuse to believe there aren't more bipoc SFF writers out there—query me please!! #amquerying

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

5 months

The duke stole my heart too (FUN! FUNNY! HEARTBREAKING! UN-PUT-DOWNABLE! WITH THE MOST CHAOTIC FOUND FAMILY!! and really, a heartfelt love letter to trans kids everywhere who are messy and hurting and trying their best in a very confusing, often hostile world)

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

Queries are on 0, partials/fulls are on only 5, now seems as good a time as any—I'm open to any marginalized writers working in the SFF or broadly speculative space (for YA and Adult)! #amquerying MSWL below 👇🏽

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

Hey #kidlitpit ! I'm in and out, but if you think we're a match you can query me here:

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 years

Twas the week before the week before Christmas (ish) and all through the press, not a creature was stirring, specifically not the peer reviewers who promised me reports by Dec 1

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 months

very happy ending to this tweet everyone, @BitaBehz signed with me

Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

I dunno how to properly articulate the agony of reading a book knowing you're going to offer on it by like page 80 and then having to hold yourself together and make yourself finish the rest of the book like a reasonable person before doing so

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 years

UPC is hiring an acquisitions editor for our Wyoming imprint, come work with me! -remote -50-60k salary -acquiring in enviro humanities, public humanities, democracy, history -early career friendly -BIPOC/LGBTQ/DIS ppl esp welcome More details here:

University Press of Colorado - Employment

Staff Positions There are currently no open staff positions, but please check back! Internships Information about internship opportunities can be found below. Questions about internships at&nbs...

upcolorado.com

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

opening back up to broader queries in june tell all your friends

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

8 months

big changes coming my way professionally, and I'm not usually the sort to set yearly goals—but I hope this is a year of great authors, big sales, and successful client debuts :) let's go agenting year 2!!!!!

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

unmatched thrill when the second/third/fifth one's The One and I get to offer on someone who has queried me before

Emma is revising a SFF multiverse novel

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

Heyyyy #Queerpit ! I've got my eyes on you 👀🌈 If I like your pitch, please query me at this link (if you think we're a fit):

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

when will querymanager return from the war

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

5 months

never have to personalize a query to me, it has 0 bearing on my ultimate decision. I've requested materials from people who didn't even write my name correctly. if I like your book I like your book

QueryTracker

@QueryTracker

5 months

@MagicalHippo I've often wondered about this as well. So I analyzed over 400 successful query letters posted in QT success stories () and found that only about 23% were personalized.

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

This book went on sub March 7th 2023 (a year next week!), my second book on sub ever, and now I am slobbering over this cover. Please everyone feast your eyes!!! And preorder!!! (l!nk below)

Orbit Books

@orbitbooks

6 months

Cover launch! SORCERY AND SMALL MAGICS by @maigadoocy is a charming tale about a sorcerer and his rival as they search for a counterspell that can break the curse between them—only to discover that magic might not be the only thing pulling them together. Design by @VonBrooklyn

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

If you're writing Adult or YA SFF with horror as a subgenre pls query me I was reminded today of how much I love it #MSWL

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

5 months

With this stunning cover reveal comes the announcement of the preorder campaign! (see next tweet) If I can be sappy since Sul isn't on this app, when I first conceived of being an agent, it was with her as my first author and this as my first book. Can't wait for y'all to read🩸

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 months

Bita's pulled off the perfect mash of Divine Rivals/Emily Wilde/Hart & Mercy set in a magic, industrializing Chicago with a grumpy apothecarist & the whirlwind sunshine woman who comes to save his shop (+ the anonymous letters that connect them) and she's working with ME!!!!! 😍

bita 🌱💌

@BitaBehz

2 months

Big News‼️ I am stoked to announce that I am now represented by @AllegraMartsch at @ladderbirdlit ! I couldn’t ask for a more enthusiastic agent in my (& Josie & Reid) corner. Can’t wait to work on my historical romantic fantasy w them and any other spec fic I might cook up.

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

5 months

The perfect, gayest mash of Becky Chambers and Murderbot, @barbwritesstuff has absolutely stunned me again and again with this book. Guys. Listen to me. You need this book so badly. I've never had so much fun ☄️🚀👽🛸👾🧛🏽🧟🪲

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

I promise you your editor isn't trying to slim down your figure count just to be mean, there are a lot of things to consider but #1 for me is: do you need this image to DEVELOP your point or is it just tacked on? Is color critical for understanding, or do you just like color?

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

I'm still p new, but starting as an agent I found myself wishing for more new-agent resources, more how-to, questions I didn't know to ask, even tho my agency is amazing + agenting knowledge really expanded my horizons as a writer. Would anyone be interested in a lil newsletter?

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

11 months

Spent 2 hours as agent me personalizing a bunch of rejections & realized that my rejection is always, always "I didn't have a vision for this project." I couldn't see exactly how to revise & sell it. When I can see that, market & execution don't matter—I'll help you get there

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

7 months

I am closing to queries from everyone EXCEPT bipoc writers on Monday the 29th! Git yer queries in this weekend if you've been eyeing me and don't fall into that group. Reopening ?? maybe early summer. #amquerying

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

🌿My new query policy is now in effect! Read more about it/my #MSWL here: With this change, I will be implementing slightly more personalized form responses. Read about my forms and their meanings here: A short 🧵 1/3

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

As people query me (wow!!!) a very very gentle reminder not to query 2 Ladderbird agents simultaneously. If you already have a query out with one of my colleagues, you have to wait for them to respond or withdraw it. And yes I can see if you're out to another agent. Easy mistake!

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 months

me: i've been working 60+ hour weeks since 2022, I need to cut back on my workload any given mentorship program: do u want to be a mentor me: 😋 stop flirting with me yes ofc

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

Can’t wait to offer on this full I just finished

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

5 months

taylor's book absolutely killed me—a gorgeously written princess mononoke-esque adult eco-fantasy. Her line level skill is unmatched, the romance was so excruciating, and i can't wait to get it into the hands of editors and readers. if you liked GODKILLER you'll love this book

taylor is ✨ on SUBMISSION! 🌿

@trmoore_

5 months

shouting!!!! i am officially represented by @AllegraMartsch at @ladderbirdlit ! with their vision for my little eco-fantasy & their amazing industry knowledge & professionalism, i knew they would be the perfect champion for my stories. 💖 now, let me be sappy on main:

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

@dtmooreeditor I'm always like "it sticks the launching—we'll work on the landing!"

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 years

⭐ New Pinned Tweet ⭐ Hi! I'm Allegra. I acquire books for the University Press of Colorado. I'd love to see your submissions in: • Anthropology • Archaeology • Environmental Justice • History (western, mainly) + The ways these fields intersect with architecture & race (1/2)

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

It is my 1 year anniversary at @UPColorado !! 1 year of great colleagues, great books, and new initiatives both internally (working w/interns!) and externally ( @pathsinpub !) V grateful for my fully remote workplace To celebrate you should send me your proposals 😈

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

⚰️ this art?????? help

taylor is ✨ on SUBMISSION! 🌿

@trmoore_

3 months

crying! my romantic eco-fantasy is finally perfected, packaged, and pitched - and on submission! this book was truly an exploration of being labeled a survivor. i am so genuinely grateful to those who have loved this book the way i do 💖 🎨 polarts_iv on IG

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

great news everyone I just finished one of them & it's a perfect, amazing, terrifying YA, dark academic speculative thriller about the way the institution of science mistreats and misuses people of color ft. creepy psychological suspense elements + messed up/mutated flora & fauna

Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

if i had a nickel for every time one of my hardcore SFF clients suddenly wrote a thriller for me to read I'd have 3 nickels, which isn't a lot, but I didn't expect it to happen thrice

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 years

Potential authors, what can editors do to make virtual conferences/conferences we can't attend in person most useful for you? I want to connect w/you, but virtual booths don't seem to be the way. Please let me know! #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter #conferences #publishing

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

happy Friday~ Since my queries are cleared, let's do an #askagent for the rest of the day. Comment below with questions and I will answer what I can throughout the day

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

Even though I hate saying no twice. Or three times. But I never get tired of seeing you shoot your shot 7/6

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

I can't look at #MoodPitch today 😞 but I'm going to list a couple random #mswl wants I've been thinking abt lately: 🍩 contemp sff in the vein of LIGHT FROM UNCOMMON STARS: gorgeous, moving, queer, making magic out of the ordinary 🌜 a ferocious, heart pounding love story 1/3

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

if i had a nickel for every time one of my hardcore SFF clients suddenly wrote a thriller for me to read I'd have 3 nickels, which isn't a lot, but I didn't expect it to happen thrice

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 years

super happy to be welcoming Robert to the team!! If you're working in history, environmental humanities, public humanities, or democracy, submit to us! We're excited to build up our Wyoming imprint 😊 #academictwitter #twitterstorians #humanities

Robert Ramaswamy

@robertramaswamy

3 years

Hey I quit grad school and got a dream job as an acquisitions editor and I am feeling so wonderful and grateful and I would love to see your book proposals!! ☺️

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

5 months

👁️👄👁️🌸 deal announcement(s) this week

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

11 months

HELLOOOOOO I LOVE THIS BOOK so sweet, so romantic, and with a plot that really moves—cozy fantasy for those of us readers who need a feeling of larger stakes, but also crave warmth and safety

Orbit Books

@orbitbooks

11 months

To undo the curse that binds them, a sorcerer and his rival venture into a magical forest in search of a counterspell—only to discover that magic might not be the only thing pulling them together. Learn more about SORCERY AND SMALL MAGICS by @maigadoocy :

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

i am at my most productive 5 minutes before a meeting

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

if I had a nickel for every time I got this reply, I'd have two nickels—

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

no one prepared me for how much time I'd spend in my adult professional life desperately converting time zones. fighting for my life rn doing mental math flips

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

10 months

while the algorithm loves me— #amquerying writers I'm especially hungry for adult sff lately & will stay open to queries all year long. Try me () if you see something in my wishlist () that calls to you! A little #mswl thread (1/5)

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

My querymanager will remain open over the holidays, but I'm going to hit pause on sending rejections between Dec 21-Jan 3 If you query me during this period you will only hear from me if I'm requesting more ❄️

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

Sorry I have to take the rest of the afternoon off ... yeah....yeah I got caught in a sunpatch and have to curl up like a cat

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

Thrifted a KitchenAid stand mixer and I intend to use it every day. Imma start whisking my cereal. Hell pour my drinking water in there and whisk that too.

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

You will know when I'm offering an actual R&R. I will give you a full edit letter. I will lay out the process. We will go back and forth on an outline, and I will only ask you to revise a sample of ~100 pages, not the whole book. I don't believe in vague R&Rs 4/6

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

I do not respond to direct pitches in my mentions or DMs! If you think we might be a match, just try me. No need to get my permission first

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

showing off my individualized author dashboards that keep a live calculator of each book's advances, subrights, copies sold, royalties, and overall earnings and my partner went "Enough of this. I'm tired of you being good at Airtable."

Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

so sad to report that every time I build a new dashboard or create a new automation my Airtable elitism grows. Yeah you use Airtable but do you use Airtable LIKE ME????

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6 months

why must this app suppress all l!nks. let me try this: N░E░W░S░L░E░T░T░E░R░░I░N░░░B░I░O

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

7 months

My weird skill is forwarding queries on to other Ladderbird agents mere days before the authors get an offer of rep elsewhere. This has happened in 22% of my forwards. I say "you might like this..." and then they're immediately on deadline

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

8 months

There are only 3 genres on my querymanager: adult, crossover, or ya "speculative"—this is because I use the term loosely to cover any book with a magical bend + all sorts of sci fi, fantasy, & horror. You can query me w/ any genre so long as theres a hint of something magical—

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

Whenever I update my query form it's to remove another question lol Sometimes I look at things & go "love reading these responses, but they aren't affecting my decisions at all, so I'm not gonna waste writers' time" Querying is a numbers game; I know y'all gotta keep it moving

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 years

!! Excited to launch @pathsinpub w/ @RachaelLevay and our stellar lineup of mentors. This is a (free) early career mentorship program for those in, or aiming to get into scholarly publishing. Check out this thread for some more details & a link to our website #AcademicTwitter

Paths in Publishing

@pathsinpub

3 years

✨Hi, we're PathsinPub, a scholarly publishing mentorship program. We offer job advice, mock interviews, resume reviews & more starting March 1. Visit our website at A short thread about us 1/5 #AcademicTwitter #Publishing #AcademicChatter #BookTwitter

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

Slightly updated MSWL with new dream projects & updated Nos is now live on my website () + wherever else my mswl appears online. My response time on queries is formally 1-2 weeks now & I've signed some great adult clients so my current priority is YA (SFF)

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

My favorite thing when doing outreach is when scholars say "I don't have any book projects right now, but you should reach out to [xyz early career scholar]" Following the threads until they unravel into a project is truly a joy

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

Happy #MSWL day! I represent authors in the Adult, YA, and crossover SFF space. I am always looking for sharp writing, punchy characters, and big emotions. ☺️ Query me! You can read my full wishlist here:

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

preorder this book. I'm so serious. No need to look it up, just go preorder. You won't regret it. If you're a fan of chaotic bards, slowburns, and/or Howl's Moving Castle you will be a fan of this. Also it's gay.

Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

ARC SHAPED PACKAGE HFIOHWEOIFWHOIE SORCERY AND SMALL MAGICS ARCS??????????

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

—conflate the two things (true R&Rs vs personalized feedback) bcs sometimes I give feedback just bcs I can & want you to be successful elsewhere, not bcz I'm guaranteeing I will love your ms if you return to me. But I will say—I ❤️ seeing revised manuscripts & repeat authors 6/6

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

@keslupo I do this! So far it's working well (I think). Each form specifies its type and links to a blog post on my website where I explain in a little more depth what the form means

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

as a small glimpse into the level of long term planning involved in being an acquisitions editor: I have emails snoozed to check back in on in October 2023

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

7 months

you guys don't even know how many cover shaped things I've gotten to see recently for my clients. i'm violently unwell

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

7 months

that's me!

Path2pub

@path2pub

7 months

🔊Agent Interview with Allegra Martschenko! In this interview, @AllegraMartsch gives very savvy insight into their agenting process and mswl—with advice for querying writers! You do not want to miss it. Check it out👇🏼 #amquerying #WritingCommunity

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

what if I bit my own arm off in excitement preparing to take this book on sub

taylor is ✨ on SUBMISSION! 🌿

@trmoore_

3 months

jsyk, my big beefy soldier-turned-wolf-god Basuin is bisexual af (& his hot forest god gf is pansexual 🌈)

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

My perfect day? Inboxes are on zero, I spend my working hours on canva making various informational graphics. There's peace in my heart

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

number of unresolved emails has crossed the critical 5 email threshold I am in unspeakable agony

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 years

Solved the Wordle on line 2 today, young Phineas is not very impressed. He says "there are more important things" namely "the sun right now" and his "tiny baby paws"

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

i know having a public email isn't always fun but please, scholars, have your email listed SOMEWHERE online so I can reach out—I'm so excited about your research and just want to connect with you!

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 months

I can't recommend enough the Literary Agents of Change mentorship program. If you're a new lit agent from a marginalized group, do yourself a favor and apply:

Literary Agents of Change

The program seeks to increase the retention and promotion of literary agents from historically underrepresented groups by matching mentees with two agent mentors who together provide 360 hours of...

literaryagentsofchange.org

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

Absolutely devoured a full on vacation and now I'm just impatiently waiting to get back into the office so I can offer rep 💕 🗡️ 😌

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

6 months

👁️👄👁️ cover reveal wednesday for sorcery and small magics who's ready

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 years

As thanks to those who attended today's @MiamiOHEnglish presentation, here is a photo of my assistant Young Phineas & his gangly teenage legs, zonked out after an extremely difficult day of interrupting zoom meetings

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

RT RT RT RT

Esty

@estywrites

3 months

The real superstars are the authors who take a leap and sign with newer agents.

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

Shockingly, @RachaelLevay and I have conquered the fear of hearing our own voices and produced our first podcast episode—check it out! This first episode is just an introduction to PIP, things will get a bit more interesting in the coming weeks :)

Paths in Publishing

@pathsinpub

2 years

Hello hello! The introductory episode of the PIPCast Podcast is now live! In the coming months, guest speakers will offer advice on topics such as Pay Negotiations, Freelancing, and being post PhD. Check it out here: or on Youtube:

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

let's sell something gay this month

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

I forgot 2 update my website when I tweeted this and have since done so, so just repeating—I'm open to all marginalized writers rn, not just BIPOC.

Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

Queries are on 0, partials/fulls are on only 5, now seems as good a time as any—I'm open to any marginalized writers working in the SFF or broadly speculative space (for YA and Adult)! #amquerying MSWL below 👇🏽

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

1 year

If I'm offering you one it's because I really loved your story but had big changes in mind for it & I want to know if you agree w/them & can pull it off. I offered rep to my 1 R&R. This is all just to say, I take the formal R&R process v seriously & I don't want ppl to— 5/6

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

Lots of sweet firsts in this job over the last year, but holding my first ever set of client ARCs is one of the sweetest Go check it out on NetGalley!

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

My priority is supporting and championing marginalized voices in the YA and Adult SFF space. From there, I'm looking for sweeping stories, characters with big hearts, and prose that inspires. Checkout my above wishlists for more details, including my 6 dream projects! 🤠 4/5

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

3 months

~next week~

Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

4 months

opening back up to broader queries in june tell all your friends

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Allegra Martschenko

@AllegraMartsch

2 years

3/5 All SFF queries should go through here: Read about my wishlist here: And read about Ladderbird (and my wishlist again) here:

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