Sera Rivers
Writer. Literary Agent at Speilburg Literary. Status updates and MSWL at SeraRivers.com Rep’d by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency
- Reposted by Sera RiversReminder: if asked for a synopsis for a submission, that is a description of the plot and character arc from beginning to end with full spoilers. A synopsis shouldn't be teasing the end of the book. It should be describing it in no uncertain terms.
- Reposted by Sera RiversSCBWI WCNY is hosting Brian LaRossa on May 29th & 30th. Take your illustration career to the next level with this event. @brianlarossa.com will present 'Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don'ts' and hold Full PB Dummy or Portfolio Reviews. More: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... #kidlitart #kidlit #scbwi
- Heading to Sedona with my mama for a week of respite, writing, and reading in the meantime, you can sign up for my next webinar CREATE A PHANTOM ENDING OF YOUR NOVEL, hapoening 5/29 7–9 PM ET Link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- I love that this is a thing because I was JUST talking about this with someone the other day! I never knew this until about a month ago!
- Reposted by Sera RiversIt will not come as shock to those of you who know us on BlueSky but my favorite part about IBD is that all recommendations are 20% off. Which means I'll land all my "this book will rewrite your understanding of language" or "this book peels layers off your brain" recs with "AND TODAY it's 20% off!"
- THIS MORNING! Still time to sign up! Come hang with me!
- Sat. 4/26 @10AM–1PM ET, SPOILER ALERT: WRITING THE FULL SYNOPSIS (includes FREE full synopsis critique)— Learn tips to help you write a full synopsis that is clear, concise, and compelling. LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Happening tomorrow morning! Come hang with me for 3 hours and learn how to write a kickass #fullsynopsis! #webinar #amwriting
- Sat. 4/26 @10AM–1PM ET, SPOILER ALERT: WRITING THE FULL SYNOPSIS (includes FREE full synopsis critique)— Learn tips to help you write a full synopsis that is clear, concise, and compelling. LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- STILL TIME TO SIGN UP! HAPPENING TONIGHT AT 7PM ET! Can't make live event? No worries. We send the recording to all registrants afterwards!
- Happening TONIGHT!!! Come hang with @lindacamacho.bsky.social Adria Goetz, and me! And learn all about ALL the things #literaryagents do! LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Happening TONIGHT!!! Come hang with @lindacamacho.bsky.social Adria Goetz, and me! And learn all about ALL the things #literaryagents do! LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- What do Literary Agents DO All Day? Panel and Q&A with lit #agents @lindacamacho.bsky.social , Adria Goetz (KT Literary), and me! Happening THIS Thursday! Cost is $29 Can't make the live event? No worries! Recording will be sent to ALL registrants afterwards. LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Reposted by Sera RiversWe have arrived and excited for another year of #PitBLK! Details to follow on Juneteenth. #querying #WritingCommunity
- Come hang with Adria Goetz, @lindacamacho.bsky.social and me THIS Thurs!
- Thurs. 4/24 @7PM ET, WHAT DO LITERARY AGENTS DO ALL DAY? —Ever wondered what a literary agent really does? Join us, three seasoned literary agents, for a panel and Q&A session where we reveal the inner workings of our daily lives. LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- What are you doing next Saturday? Come hang out with me and craft your full #synopsis! Can’t make live event? No worries. Recording will be sent out afterwards.
- Sat. 4/26 @10AM–1PM ET, SPOILER ALERT: WRITING THE FULL SYNOPSIS (includes FREE full synopsis critique)— Learn tips to help you write a full synopsis that is clear, concise, and compelling. LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- My next issue of W.R.I.T.E. Agent comes out THIS Thursday! If you have any questions about the craft of writing, #publishing industry, or #querying #agents, please comment on this post or email me at write-agent at sera rivers dot com. It might be answered in this or a future issue!
- I am in a new office space, and I’m looking for ways to shelve my picture book collection! I have over 100 of them and counting! I have a lot of wall space, so any design recs are welcome! ESP ones that present them cover-facing. TIA!!! #picturebooks #designideas #bookshelves
- I hope to see you in TWO HOURS! Join me! 👇👇👇LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- HAPPENING TONIGHT! Sign up here! Can't make live event? No worries! The recording is sent to all registrants afterwards. #webinar #literaryagent us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Wed. 4/9 @7PM ET, WHY THIS BOOK!—Learn HOW to make your story stand out from the rest and answer the question industry professionals ask with each submission they receive: Why THIS book?! LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- I have 3 #webinars this month! The 1st is tomorrow night! It was originally scheduled in March, but a migraine forced me to postpone. ALL WEBINARS ARE RECORDED and sent to registrants afterwards, so you don't have to attend live event.
- I’m so excited to be a part of this group!
- It's ❤️that❤️time❤️ Y'all! Editor Harold Underdown's Crash Course In Children's Publishing begins soon. REGISTER here www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/the... & get your questions answered Join @hunderdown.bsky.social & guests: Leah Henderson @writeloudly.bsky.social & yes ME! I'm excited.
- I'm looking forward to participating in taking #pitches and a #panel tomorrow in New Haven @writingdaywksp.bsky.social If you're going, I think I might have a few pitch spots left! Sign up today! connecticutwritingworkshop.com/schedule-202...
- Tonight’s the night! If you can’t make the live event, no worries. It will be recorded. Sign up today!
- Want to know what #literaryagents do all day? You don't want to miss this #webinar #panel with me and my co-hosts agents Adria Goetz and @lindacamacho.bsky.social Linda Camacho! Happening Thurs. April 24 at 7PM ET Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Tonight’s the night! Come hang out with me!
- Ever wondered why some books get plucked out of the #slushpile while others don't? Want to learn how to make yours stand out to #agents and #editors? Check out my next #webinar happening THIS Wednesday 3/26 at 7PM ET! Recording available after event! Link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- HAPPENING TOMORROW NIGHT! Sign up today! 👇👇👇
- Ever wondered why some books get plucked out of the #slushpile while others don't? Want to learn how to make yours stand out to #agents and #editors? Check out my next #webinar happening THIS Wednesday 3/26 at 7PM ET! Recording available after event! Link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Ever wondered why some books get plucked out of the #slushpile while others don't? Want to learn how to make yours stand out to #agents and #editors? Check out my next #webinar happening THIS Wednesday 3/26 at 7PM ET! Recording available after event! Link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- My next issue of W.R.I.T.E Agent comes out this Thurs! Send me a question about #writing, #editing, #illustrating, #querying, #agenting, or #publshing, and it might be chosen for a topic. Comment on this post, or email write-agent at sera rivers dot com. #AMA #literaryagent
- Want to know what #literaryagents do all day? You don't want to miss this #webinar #panel with me and my co-hosts agents Adria Goetz and @lindacamacho.bsky.social Linda Camacho! Happening Thurs. April 24 at 7PM ET Sign up here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Reposted by Sera RiversI’m thrilled to announce my debut picture book. Thank you @writeloudly.bsky.social and @daniellecollins.bsky.social for believing in this book, & to everyone who made this book possible. Looking forward to seeing Shahrzad’s illustrations bring this story to life. #picturebookdebut #pbauthors
- Reposted by Sera RiversThis webinar was so awesome last night! Sera answered so many questions and provided lots of good information regarding the whole querying process. Thank you, Sera!
- Don't forget to sign up for my #webinar TONIGHT at 7PM ET on the entire #query process! Can't make the live event? No worries; it will be recorded. PLUS all registrants get a FREE #querycritique after the event. I will critique queries in any genre! Here's the link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Happening in T-minus 45 minutes! THERE'S STILL TIME TO REGISTER! Join me to talk all thing #query process, and receive a FREE #querycritique post event. Can't make the live event? No worries! The recording will be sent to all registrants tomorrow! Sign up link BELOW👇
- Speaking of #MSWL, if you're looking for tips and tricks on the #query process, I'm hosting a #webinar on the #querying process—from writing a query letter, to searching for #literaryagents, to handling #the call, & more! Happening 2/26 @ 7PM ET. Sign up today! LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Don't forget to sign up for my #webinar TONIGHT at 7PM ET on the entire #query process! Can't make the live event? No worries; it will be recorded. PLUS all registrants get a FREE #querycritique after the event. I will critique queries in any genre! Here's the link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- It’s been a rocky road for Jett, but he’s persevered! He just started walking again! He even begged me to throw the ball! His vet agrees that his immune system can’t handle vaccines. So we’re holding off 1yr. Prayers that his walking continues! #canucu #disableddog #dogmama
- 🎶Tomorrow, tomorrow! I love you tomorrow. You’re only a day away! 🎶 Sign up today! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
- Speaking of #MSWL, if you're looking for tips and tricks on the #query process, I'm hosting a #webinar on the #querying process—from writing a query letter, to searching for #literaryagents, to handling #the call, & more! Happening 2/26 @ 7PM ET. Sign up today! LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- Happening THIS Wednesday! #amquerying #writers Check it out! 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
- HAPPENING NEXT THURS! Don't forget to sign up today for my #webinar on the entire #query process! Can't make the live event? No worries; it will be recorded. PLUS all registrants get a FREE #querycritique after the event. Details below!
- Reposted by Sera RiversTHIS book is amazing! What a page-turner! Well done, @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social So proud of you! 🌲🥾🏕️
- HAPPENING NEXT THURS! Don't forget to sign up today for my #webinar on the entire #query process! Can't make the live event? No worries; it will be recorded. PLUS all registrants get a FREE #querycritique after the event. Details below!
- Speaking of #MSWL, if you're looking for tips and tricks on the #query process, I'm hosting a #webinar on the #querying process—from writing a query letter, to searching for #literaryagents, to handling #the call, & more! Happening 2/26 @ 7PM ET. Sign up today! LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
- My next issue of W.R.I.T.E. Agent comes out NEXT Thurs! Send me your #writing, #litagent, #querying, #publishing questions! You can either comment on this post or email them to me at write-agent at sera rivers dot com! Your question might be answered in this or a future issue! #newsletter
- Speaking of #MSWL, if you're looking for tips and tricks on the #query process, I'm hosting a #webinar on the #querying process—from writing a query letter, to searching for #literaryagents, to handling #the call, & more! Happening 2/26 @ 7PM ET. Sign up today! LINK: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
