Carly Watters's Blog

2020 client projects

Hello, lovely querying writers. There is a plethora of #MSWL information on Twitter that I’ve posted over the years. (Click here to read it all.) But I wanted to share what I am really hunting for in the slush pile at this moment. + Historical Fiction: like WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING and THE GREAT ALONE. I … Continue reading 2019 Wishlist

There’s a lot of delicious reads from talented writers (mine!) coming in 2019. Don’t miss out! You can order or pre-order today.   THE NIGHT OLIVIA FELL by Christina McDonald (February 5, 2019) “I was absolutely hooked, it was such an emotional read that I was broken by the end. Heartbreaking and thrilling at the … Continue reading 2019 Client Projects

I spent 5+ years on this blog and I haven’t posted in awhile, but I wanted to share a great round up of some of my top posts throughout the years. I think I’ve made this place a good launch pad for authors’ careers answering questions about all aspects of the writing and publishing arenas. … Continue reading Best of Blog: Round Up!

October 23rd I’ll be teaching another great webinar with Writer’s Digest.   Yes, you can write a draft of your book in a month! Don’t let limited time, busy lives, or other obstacles get in your way of writing the book that is in you. A manuscript in 30 days requires thoughtful preparation, strategic planning, … Continue reading October Webinar: How To Write A First Draft In A Month

I’m back teaching this month and there are two options for you to choose from: She Writes University: The Modern Author: Understanding Sales Data, Rankings and More (Thursday May 17, 7pm est) Sales data, Amazon rankings, social media followers—what do these have to do with writing? Everything. They’re the numbers that run our business. More than … Continue reading May Webinars

I’m open to queries again and here’s the wishlist: Upmarket, structurally interesting, sweeping love stories of all kinds. I’d truly love a LGBTQ in the vein of ONE DAY or THE VERSIONS OF US. Something like a more commercial PAYING GUESTS (which I loved, but I’m not interested in capital L literary fiction right now). … Continue reading 2018 MSWL

There are some talented writers (mine!) with gorgeous books coming out (below!) that you can order or pre-order right now. Andrea Dunlop’s SHE REGRETS NOTHING (Atria/Simon and Schuster, 2018) Named a “Must-Read” by Town & Country * Elite Daily * InStyle “The love child of Gossip Girl and Crazy Rich Asians, plus the social climbing of a Gatsby party.” —Refinery29 Ross Benes’s TURNED … Continue reading 2018 Client Projects

It’s been a 7 month hiatus from blog posts, but I wanted to share some great projects coming out in 2018 and 2019 that should be on your radar. Soon I’ll post their gorgeous covers & update this with Goodreads/Pre-order links. Andrea Dunlop’s SHE REGRETS NOTHING (Atria/Simon and Schuster, 2018) Ross Benes’s TURNED ON (Sourcebooks, … Continue reading Upcoming 2018 Projects

  Hi everyone, it’s been a great 6 years of blogging, but it’s time to end the party. My advice to all writers regarding social media and blogging is that if you can’t post consistently with new content then it’s not worth it–and I’m taking my advice! I will leave it up so that you can … Continue reading Closing Down The Blog