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Louise Buckley

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Literary Agent @HS_LA_News . Also Editorial Consultant. Former primary school teacher. Mum. She/Her. DM about editorial feedback. MS 🧡

East Sussex

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Joined August 2011

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

7 days

Tomorrow I'm re-opening for submissions 🎉 (and for the first week of each month going forward) HOWEVER, us all getting COVID this summer and my daughter having an unexpected two days in hospital at the start of August has meant that I still have around 100 submissions to get

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

3 months

I've just taken on the most brilliant book (and author). He's not on social media so I can't loop him in, but it's a deeply Welsh literary 'folk horror', set in the Welsh valleys. It focuses on an older couple, together 50 years and the last in a long, long line of farmers

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So, guys, this won't mean much to most of you on here, but my 20 month old daughter slept through the night for the 1st time last night and I have woken up feeling like a new woman! 💪🤸💃🏃🏼‍♀️😀

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Louise Buckley

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Authors, this story may reassure you about how subjective the publishing industry is: last week I concluded an auction for one of my authors (my first deal since returning to agenting!). The author told me that he'd forgotten to tell one agent that he now has agent rep 1/2

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Louise Buckley

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3 years

It's a Monday, which feels as good a time as any to announce that from September I'll be retraining as a Primary School Teacher! Time away from publishing since giving-up my job as a literary agent at the end of last year has caused me to ask some big questions about where I want

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Louise Buckley

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3 months

I'm open again for submissions! Check out guidelines on the Hannah Sheppard agency website. Especially keen to see submissions in the following areas: - Literary fiction - Book-club fiction by Irish writers - Cosy crime - Cosy fantasy - Gothic novels - Dark academia

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Louise Buckley

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8 months

Some exciting publishing news! I haven't written a book, I'm going back to being a literary agent, joining @hannah_litagent @HS_LA_News :

Buckley joins Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency after three-year break

Louise Buckley will join the recently formed Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency (HS-LA) this month as associate agent.

www.thebookseller.com

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Louise Buckley

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6 years

Putting this out there because it's always worth repeating: at the moment, I am particularly looking for historical fiction, literary fiction, crime and thrillers and an epic love story. Please retweet.

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

I have opened for submissions! Crime/thrillers, literary and book club fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction. I'm still after a time-travel story and love anything with a hint of magic that isn't epic or urban fantasy.

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Louise Buckley

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Last week, this agent got back to him with a pass and told him his book wasn't going to sell* (these are his words)! [*I would never say this to an author]

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Louise Buckley

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5 years

Welcome to Twitter, baby Flynn Alexander! Arrived last week, slightly ahead of schedule. Enjoying dressing him in these dungarees, which were too small for his (big!) sister.

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

A THREAD. I have some sad news: I am leaving agenting (and Publishing) next month. Unfortunately, my son's health problems over the last 19 months have taken a huge toll on me, both physically and mentally. For much of this year I've been unable to work, and instead spent my time

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Louise Buckley

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6 years

Guys, have you seen that I have re-opened for submissions? Would particularly love to find a riveting crime novel, an epic love story or immersive historical fiction novel. Pls retweet.

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Louise Buckley

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5 years

So, writers of Twitter, I will be opening for submissions for a TWO WEEK PERIOD ONLY on 5th August. Make a note. Tell your friends. I am especially keen to see some crime fiction, historical fiction, and literary fiction. #writersoftwitter #amwriting #amwritingfiction #MSWL

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Louise Buckley

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1 month

Agents don't often talk about this, but I imagine I'm not alone in this: I go through periods of reading fatigue. I find I can just about spare the time for client manuscripts and submissions but my personal reading goes out the door and I switch to listening to music.

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Louise Buckley

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5 years

I am about to launch an online course on submitting a novel to literary agents! 🎉📚📝I am looking for 10 people who could send me some feedback on the course by the weekend (in exchange for having access to it for free). Please comment below and I'll send you a DM. UK-only.

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Louise Buckley

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6 months

My feed is awash with people worried and nervous about submitting to literary agents as a result of a couple of things that have been shown on this site in recent days. I want to say that the vast majority of literary agents are kind and upstanding and thoroughly professional

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Louise Buckley

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4 months

I'm doing another #askagent today whilst I go through submissions. Ask me your questions on query letters, synopses, how to hook an agent, publishing, etc! I'll be here on-and-off until 3pm 👀

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Louise Buckley

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5 years

To counteract the depressing news at the moment I've decided to offer something positive: I am offering FREE feedback on a query letter by someone who is BAME or disabled. For a chance of securing this, comment on this tweet by midnight (GMT) and I'll pick a winner tomorrow!

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

For anyone in UK publishing, you MUST stream Younger. It's set in publishing! And is actually slightly realistic 😂. Lots of famous books parodied, too. Currently watching the episode that features 'P is for Penguin' (H is for Hawk...). Also funny, relatable, etc...

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Louise Buckley

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5 months

Nothing like your daughter entering into sepsis and hypothermia to make you realise just how much the NHS is on its knees. No ambulances to take her to hospital when we rang 999 and a 5 hour wait in A&E to be seen. Thankfully, she is recovering now, but what a

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

So, this is advance warning that I will be open until the end of the month! Wishlist below 👇👇👇 #mswl

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

I have opened for submissions! Crime/thrillers, literary and book club fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction. I'm still after a time-travel story and love anything with a hint of magic that isn't epic or urban fantasy.

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Louise Buckley

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3 months

I have 15 submissions left to go through over the weekend and then I will have responded to all 800 of the submissions I received between January and April 🎉. Excited to be re-opening shortly but also now have ten full manuscripts to get through! Gulp.

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Louise Buckley

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3 months

I am now 95% of the way through my submissions! If you're still waiting, expect to hear back by the end of next week. For everyone else, put Monday 10th June in your diary, as this is when I will be re-opening @HS_LA_News .

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

This January is even bleaker than usual and so I've decided to slash the price of my online course HOW TO SUBMIT TO A LITERARY AGENT by 50% for the whole of January. It's now a total bargain at just £18! Here is a link to it:

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How to Submit to a Literary Agent

How to create the perfect fiction submission package for a Literary Agent

how-to-submit-to-a-literary-agent.teachable.com

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Louise Buckley

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6 years

Now is probably the time to admit to Twitter that I am pregnant and a few weeks away from having baby #2 ! [And for those authors still slyly sending me submissions even though it says I'm currently closed: your time will be MUCH better spent submitting to agents who are open 😉]

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

I've sold my first translation deal in Farsi! ☑️🎉

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Louise Buckley

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9 years

Okay, folks. I'm now open for submissions! Crime & thrillers, historical, women's fiction, high-concept SF, YA:

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

5 years

I am equally delighted to now be representing @Scarlett_for_ya whose novel blew me away - it's an absolute sucker-punch, so emotive and Fí is a huge talent!!

@Scarlett_for_ya

Fíona Scarlett

@Scarlett_for_ya

5 years

I still can’t quite believe it, but I have just signed with AN AGENT! I am absolutely delighted and honoured to be working with the incredible @LouiseMBuckley at @zenoagency Thanks so much Louise for believing in me and my work. So incredibly excited for the road ahead 💖 #VWG

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3 months

chilling character-driven suspense about memory and loss of a way of life, among other things. Truly, I can't believe it is my job to represent books like this and I cannot wait to share it with editors shortly.

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Louise Buckley

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7 years

*Braces self* I've made a YouTube video!! It covers what a literary agent is and why most authors need one. N.B it does NOT contain sophisticated lighting, editing, flattering angles, etc. But it DOES contain helpful information! via @YouTube

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What is a literary agent and why do authors need one?

In this video I talk you through the role of a literary agent and why they are so important to authors.I am a literary agent at Zeno Agency: http://zenoagenc...

www.youtube.com

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

I'm officially closed for submissions but am joining in #pitmad today! If I like your pitch, please send your query letter plus first chapter to Buckley @zenoagency .com

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Louise Buckley

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7 years

Tweeps, I'm now BACK AT WORK!! New job title: Associate Agent & I've just opened for submissions & I'm now offering editorial services, too!

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

For anyone who needs a pick-me-up this morning, the baby has woken with the fluffiest hair ever today!

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Louise Buckley

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5 years

Reading submissions and this little boy is having the time of his life with this plastic box!

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Louise Buckley

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5 years

In case you haven't seen, I have created an online course called How to Submit to a Literary Agent! It is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of your adult fiction submission, plus videos, templates, FAQs etc. There are also options for feedback!

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

@holly_bourneYA Wkd blue. I was 15 and drank 11 (!) bottles at my friend's birthday party then cried to her mum about how I was the only one still in the Never Been Kissed Club. 3 weeks later I went on holiday with the same friend and her family & snogged the lifeguard at Centre Parks.

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Louise Buckley

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7 years

On the submissions front, I would LOVE to see some more women's fiction, family sagas, crime fiction and non-fiction. Tell your friends!

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

On a more positive note, my toddler has taken to climbing up on my knee and saying 'Cuddle? Yes. Okay' as he nestles in deeply. A minute later he sometimes says 'ahh, cosy' and it's just so cute.

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Louise Buckley

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2 months

Please give me your book recommendations: recent fiction reads that you have absolutely loved?

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Louise Buckley

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2 months

Announcement: I'm closing for submissions at the end of the month and will be taking August to catch-up on them. Then, from 1st September I'll be open to them for the first week of every month.

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Louise Buckley

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7 years

Guys, take note. I have RE-OPENED FOR SUBMISSIONS!! 📚📚am especially looking for women's fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, crime & non-fiction focusing on parenthood or the female experience. Also really welcome diverse voices.

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Louise Buckley

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3 months

I've been overwhelmed by the incredible response to this (phenomenal) novel, which I'll be going out with very soon! 🤩

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

3 months

I've just taken on the most brilliant book (and author). He's not on social media so I can't loop him in, but it's a deeply Welsh literary 'folk horror', set in the Welsh valleys. It focuses on an older couple, together 50 years and the last in a long, long line of farmers

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Louise Buckley

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6 years

I had a doctor's appointment this morning. Doctor: so what do you do? Me: err, I'm a literary agent Doctor: oh really? I've written a book! *Pitches book* I admire his courage, but it was neither the time nor the place... #agentproblems

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Louise Buckley

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6 years

This has been said before but it bears repeating: when submitting to agents please DON'T address your query letter to any of the following - Dear Sirs, Dear Madam, Dear Editor, Dear Publisher, Dear Agent, or no address at all. The best approach is Dear [Agent's name].

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Louise Buckley

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struggling to preserve their way of life in an increasingly hostile environment. One day, he discovers a carved head, a relic of a Pagan burial mound and stone circle and so begins his gradual unravelling. His wife thinks he is going mad. But is he? It's a beautifully-written,

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

So, so thrilled that @Scarlett_for_ya 's brilliant, heartbreaking novel Boys Don't Cry has found such a wonderful home at Faber! Here is the announcement in @thebookseller this morning:

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

I'm also going to continue running my online course How to Submit to an Agent, which really is a fantastic resource for authors who don't know where to start with approaching agents, or who haven't had success so far and want to improve their submission.

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Louise Buckley

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5 years

My online course How to Submit to a Literary Agent is now live! It is super helpful for anyone still honing their submission documents or looking to troubleshoot after many rejections. Plus, there are options for personalised feedback on your submission!

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4 years

Today has been pretty rubbish. But this afternoon we've watched 10 Things I Hate About You and I'm feeling all the feels 🥰. I loved this film so much as a teenager and I still love it now, it's so witty, smart, warming and well-acted. Plus, Shakespeare!

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

Thank you everyone for your kind and supportive messages, they have meant a lot ❤️. For anyone wanting to know, here is a link to my online course How to Submit to a Literary Agent:

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

A THREAD. I have some sad news: I am leaving agenting (and Publishing) next month. Unfortunately, my son's health problems over the last 19 months have taken a huge toll on me, both physically and mentally. For much of this year I've been unable to work, and instead spent my time

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Watching Wicked Little Letters on Netflix and it is EXCELLENT! I've snort-laughed a lot. But it's also just different to anything else I've seen recently. Plus, Olivia Coleman is amazing at everything she turns her hand to

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I often practice my pitch to editors whilst in the shower (any other agents do this?!). My 3yo walked in the other day and asked who I was talking to 😂

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

Am absolutely delighted that @Scarlett_for_ya 's wonderful, heart-breaking novel BOYS DON'T CRY is being published by @FaberBooks in March 2021! Fí is so talented and I can't wait for you all to read it!!

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Fíona Scarlett

@Scarlett_for_ya

4 years

I’m thrilled to share the news that Boys Don’t Cry is going to be published by @FaberBooks in May 2021. Thanks to my superstar agent @LouiseMBuckley for always believing in me, & to the amazing @LouisaJoyner for taking a chance. Dreams really do come true #Vwg #Dooligans

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4 years

It says something about how many snacks we're eating in Lockdown that one of the baby's first words is 'nack'.

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20 days

A few of you have asked for a pic, so here you are!

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21 days

Can honestly say that I have never received as many compliments as I have when wearing my Joanie Dawn O'Porter dresses. Currently on my way to a wedding and I've received 3 in the space of half an hour in London.

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It's my first #LBF24 in five years (new baby + pandemic + three year break from publishing). I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little nervous... But also very excited to be catching up with so many faces both new and old over the next few days!

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Louise Buckley

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5 months

Would anyone like feedback on their query letter or synopsis over the next couple of weeks? I'm not doing big editorial projects but have some space for small pieces of feedback. Send me a DM if so!

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

Genuine question, ladies (or men!) - would you be happier with a scented candle or a jar of local honey, as a small Christmas present?

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Louise Buckley

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6 years

If anyone is in any doubt about the value of having a literary agent, I have spent the equivalent of an entire working day outlining and clarifying terms to be improved on in a particular publishing contract. My eyes are now hurting 😎

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Absolutely delighted to announce that I now represent @bcurranBooks ! She is the first author I have taken on at Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency and I fell in love with her brilliant Irish time-travel novel as soon as I started reading it! Welcome to @HS_LA_News !

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Bronagh Curran ☘️📚 #CeaseFireNow 🇵🇸

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So delighted to be able to share this great news! @LouiseMBuckley is the perfect agent for my quirky time travel story through Irish female history #AudreyExpressed . Can't wait to get started working together & being a part of the @HS_LA_News family #amagented #irishwriters

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3yo has suddenly discovered the word why. We've had 'why are there germs in rubbish?', 'why do trees lose their leaves?' and 'why do we have a compost bin?'. I'm finding the endless questions cute right now but we're only on day 1. Day 20 I may have a different answer!

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Louise Buckley

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3 months

Incase you missed this over the weekend, I will be re-opening for submissions in a week😃. More details below 👇

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I am now 95% of the way through my submissions! If you're still waiting, expect to hear back by the end of next week. For everyone else, put Monday 10th June in your diary, as this is when I will be re-opening @HS_LA_News .

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For reasons too lengthy to explain, I am currently sitting in the dark, in our lounge, whilst our baby sleeps in here and my husband tries to console our hysterical, hot and ill two-year-old in our bedroom. This is not how I envisaged spending my birthday evening 😂 #passthegin

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We're all just eating our way through Christmas and New Year, yes?

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It's taken three weeks but I've finally realised what my 3yo is talking about when she mentions 'pie panels': pineapples 😂🍍

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I am now 95% of the way through my submissions! If you're still waiting, expect to hear back by the end of next week. For everyone else, put Monday 10th June in your diary, as this is when I will be re-opening @HS_LA_News .

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Advance warning: I'll be closing for submissions on Sunday the 21st April. Am hoping to re-open at the start of June!

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Advance warning: I'll be closing for submissions on Sunday the 21st April. Am hoping to re-open at the start of June!

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Proud to live in Hastings: 'Say it loud, say it clear. Refugees are welcome here'

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Looking big in #Hastings - saying it loud and clear… “Refugees are welcome here!” #StandUptoRacism

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Husband and I thought that nursery was shut for all of next week. But it turns out they are open on Monday & Tuesday. We're not working which means two days to ourselves sans-kids! 🎉 Truly feels like a Christmas present in this year when we're spending the whole break at home 😂

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industry and it has meant a lot to me. I'm sure this won't be the last you'll hear from me. If anything, I like the free books too much so will continue to hang around for those 😜. Farewell, amigos! x

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Brilliant (if exhausting!) time at #Lfow24 . Lovely to catch up with @julieacrisp and meet @NJSimmondsbooks @LauraPAuthor @sileloquies and other agents who I haven't seen in years!

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Is anyone looking for constructive editorial feedback on their adult/YA novel or submission package? I have some time to take on additional projects between the last week of June and the start of August, so get in touch 🙂

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Louise Buckley

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4 years

One of the nice things about leaving my job as a literary agent is that reading is no longer something I *have* to do and therefore I enjoy it more. Two small children and Covid are putting paid to most of my reading time, but still - I'm trying to appreciate the small things.

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5 years

When you're heavily pregnant, it's okay to eat an entire packet of fig rolls in one day, isn't it? Asking for a friend . . .

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So today I came up with a life hack for surviving lockdown with a baby/toddler. If having a meeting: cut an apple up into a zillion pieces, pop the baby in the highchair and watch as they spend 20 minutes picking up tiny pieces of apple. You're welcome.

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Who has a question about query letters to agents that they'd like answering? I'm compiling questions for something, but also I will try to answer them here, too.

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Louise Buckley

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Saw my 5yo's class assembly today. He grinned and waved at us throughout the entire assembly! I'll be sad when this phase is over - he's just so enthusiastic! He runs into my arms at every pick-up shouting 'mummy!'

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Louise Buckley

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We've reached the Holy Grail of parenting: the children are playing TOGETHER and have created their own 'Christmas dinner'.

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

Spare a thought for those of us with children... If we're holed up at some point (feels inevitable...) we definitely won't be spending our 'free time' reading and writing 😂😂

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

3 years

Something I've been ruminating on recently as an editor (whilst I am still editing!) is the importance of creating an emotive reading experience whilst writing. I use the word 'feel' in my editorial notes a lot because I am an intuitive editor, but also because I want the author

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

5 years

I've just had to write 1,000 words for something and I take my hat off to you, authors, because it is tiring work! I'm now going to stare out of the window for five minutes.... 😅

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

@hannahfearn Absolutely not the only person! 🙋🏼‍♀️ In fact, I'd even go as far as suggesting that those couples who need to prove their love/gifts on social media might not all be happily married...

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

My son is now 90% problem-free but I need time to heal and my authors deserve an agent who can give them the time and energy they deserve and I simply can't do that. Also, due to the nature of the business, because I only work on commission, and have been unable to take on

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

6 years

I have to say that whilst I love being a literary agent, the day-to-day job can be full of such highs and lows: one minute you're passing on glowing reviews & sales news & then half an hour later you are passing on the 3rd rejection to an author in as many days😕

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

5 years

Husband and I have spent the day stripping the wallpaper in our lounge and have uncovered a fabulous piece of graffiti on the wall that reads 'Get Your T**s Out'...

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

6 years

Sometimes social media can make authors feel that if they don't secure an agent or publishing deal instantly, they are failing or will never be published. But I think the bald facts are heartening - it can take a long time! But you'll get there in the end.

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Kesia Lupo

6 years

2010: decided to do Creative Writing MA. Had never finished an MS. 11: finished MA and 1st novel 12: started trying to get an agent 13: started 2nd novel 15: got an agent 16: rewrote novel 17: offer! 19: pub date! 9 years... Publishing is slow 😅 #authorstats

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

Update: baby can now say 'cake'. We asked him if he wanted a snack and he pointed to a box of cakes that had arrived and shouted cake! 🤣 My daughter couldn't say this word until she was two.

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

It says something about how many snacks we're eating in Lockdown that one of the baby's first words is 'nack'.

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

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The sleepless nights are mostly over for us now but 5 year old woke me up three times last night with a sore throat. Guess who left the house at 7am and is spending the entire day in London at the Festival of Writing today 🙋🏼‍♀️ 😴🤪

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

6 years

Do you love books and the seaside? @HastingsLitFest is in it's inaugural year this September and there are still lots of tickets left! Guests include @sophiehannahCB1 @PNovelistGale @LWilsonCrime @Marnie_Riches & many others! Plus fabulous setting:

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

6 years

And I'm incredibly proud to be @AnneGriffin_ 's agent. What an achievement!

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Elaine Egan

6 years

I'm just going to leave this here!😃 Second week at Number 1 for @AnneGriffin_ #WhenAllIsSaid on the Irish bestseller list. I'm so pleased and proud to be helping to spread the love for this incredible book!

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

5 years

Readers, I need your help. Can you recommend me books which have a narcissist as the main character - or one of the POVs? I have a couple of examples on my list from my own reading, but I'd like more. Thanks.

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

6 years

Tomorrow I will be travelling back after 10 days with my family & my in-laws & a toddler who is definitely asserting her independence and honestly I cannot wait to just lounge on the sofa on NYE and do NOTHING. So let's all raise an early glass... to doing nothing! 🎉🥂

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

Writers, are there any books on editing your novel that you really rate? I'm looking to provide some further reading suggestions for those I'm editing.

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

21 days

Can honestly say that I have never received as many compliments as I have when wearing my Joanie Dawn O'Porter dresses. Currently on my way to a wedding and I've received 3 in the space of half an hour in London.

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

Am joining in #AskAgent . Ask me and the other agents involved any questions about submissions, agenting, the publishing industry, etc 😃

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

5 years

Guys, a reminder that I will be closing for submissions TOMORROW #amwriting #MSWL #writerscommunity

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

5 years

So, writers of Twitter, I will be opening for submissions for a TWO WEEK PERIOD ONLY on 5th August. Make a note. Tell your friends. I am especially keen to see some crime fiction, historical fiction, and literary fiction. #writersoftwitter #amwriting #amwritingfiction #MSWL

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

A reminder that I am closing for submissions end-of-day Sunday! 🖋️🖋️🖋️💻💻📚📚

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

I have opened for submissions! Crime/thrillers, literary and book club fiction, women's fiction, historical fiction. I'm still after a time-travel story and love anything with a hint of magic that isn't epic or urban fantasy.

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

3 months

I am doing another one of these in August. They are really useful if you'd like to chat with an agent and/or receive feedback on your submission documents.

@IAmInPrint

I Am In Print

3 months

Do you dream of making waves in the #publishingindustry ? Are you seeking advice from a #literaryagent to up your publishing game? 📚 Then you may like an #agent121 . Book here: #writingtips #writingadvice #amwriting #writingcommunity #askagent

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

4 years

Editors, tell me your thoughts! August is usually a dead month with everyone on holiday, and looking after kids, but with Covid turning our working lives upside down, are you still keen to receive submissions this month? Debating on the best time to send something out.

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

3 years

My four-year-old attends a musical theatre group on Thursday mornings and is learning the song Do Re Mi. Every day we come home and she wants to practice the song with me whilst watching it on TV. Guys, it's bringing me so much joy to be singing each week with her 🥰

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Louise Buckley

@LouiseMBuckley

5 years

Took the three year old to a new playgroup this morning and she spent the whole time telling me she wanted to go home. Now we're home and she's telling me she wants to go to the playgroup 😐😐😐🙄🤷

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