Literary Agent Lori Galvin Talks Going From Query to Deal: What Agents Need to See Before They Sign You
Send me a Text Message! Literary agent Lori Galvin reveals exactly what makes a query letter irresistible. She breaks down the specific elements that make agents request materials, and the common mis...
2 Sep 202521min
141 Literary Agent Vicky Weber on Why Most Writers Aren't Agent-Ready (And How to Fix It)
Send me a Text Message! Ever wondered why it feels nearly impossible to land a literary agent these days? In this episode, I had a chat with Vicky Weber, a literary agent, bestselling children's auth...
26 Aug 202529min
Developmental Editor and Former Literary Agent, Mary Kole Shares Her Top Revision Strategies
Send me a Text Message! Developmental editor and former literary agent Mary Kole breaks down the exact process that transforms manuscripts from "just okay" to "must-read." In this episode, you'll lea...
6 Aug 202528min
Editor Turned Literary Agent, Shelly Romero Shares Important Insights on Traditional Publishing
Send me a Text Message! Former Scholastic editor Shelly Romero just made the leap to literary agent. And she's spilling the industry secrets most writers never hear. After eight years of editorial e...
30 Jul 202527min
Turn Your Manuscript into a Page-Turner Using The Central Question Framework with Julie Tyler Ruiz
Send me a Text Message! Every thriller, mystery, suspense, and crime writer faces the same dilemma… How do you craft a story that keeps readers turning pages? In this episode, Julie Tyler Ruiz reveal...
23 Jul 202521min
Author Liz Alterman Reveals Her Weekly Writing Ritual That Transforms First Drafts Into Gold And How to Know When Your Story Idea Is Worth Writing
Send me a Text Message! Liz Alterman joins the podcast to discuss her latest novel, "You Shouldn't Have Done That", and reveals the unconventional strategies that have shaped her successful writing ca...
16 Jul 202518min
Literary Agent and Author Jenna Satterthwaite on Making it in the Publishing Industry
Send me a Text Message! Ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes of being a literary agent? What You'll Learn in this episode: • Why agents prioritize story over polished prose • The brut...
3 Jul 202522min
First Page Formula: Author and Writing Coach April Davila on What Agents & Readers Want to See in Your Thriller Manuscript Opening
Send me a Text Message! Writing coach April Davila reveals the non-negotiable elements that make first pages irresistible to readers and agents. Learn why most manuscripts fail in the opening paragra...
25 Jun 202515min
