Podcasts about literary agency

Literary agent, Jade Kavanagh joins us this week to chat about her career in publishing, what she is looking to add to her list and which genres might be on the up this year!

Literary agent, Daisy Chandley is here to chat about working at PFD and the career path of an agent as well as how she tackles submissions and what she's looking to add to her list.

Nick Terry started his career at Buena Vista Pictures Marketing before moving to Paradigm Talent & Literary Agency. He then transitioned into talent management under Jeri Scott and Bernie Brillstein's mentorship. Prior to World Builder Entertainment, Nick worked at Zero Gravity Management with actors, writers, and directors. At World Builder, he represents a wide range of clients, developing content and new opportunities. He's actively involved in his clients' day-to-day business, serving as a liaison with external partners. Nick is a member of the Television Academy, an HRTS member, and a Jr. Hollywood Radio and Television Society mentor.  www.worldbuilderent.com X @NickTerryMgr Connect with your host Kaia all Alexander: https://entertainmentbusinessleague.com/ https://twitter.com/thisiskaia  Produced by Stuart W. Volkow P.G.A. Get career training and a free ebook “How to Pitch Anything in 1 Min.” at www.EntertainmentBusinessLeague.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so happy to welcome Nour Sallam, agent at P.S. Literary, to the podcast! We discuss: *How agents should advocate for clients from signing to offers to contracts to publication and beyond *Why messy characters and their interiority are often the one thing missing from your work *Why we should experience empathy for your villain *Opportunities to build tension, pulling the reader (or agent!) into your story Meet with Nour here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/nour-sallam See a clip of this episode here: https://youtu.be/xBbNAb0d5sM?si=8NLlvwhX3X04p5vB Transcript and timestamps here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/podcast-nour-sallam Nour Sallam is an associate literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency representing adult fiction and nonfiction. Nour has previously worked in editing, podcasting, communications, and journalism. She got her start at the University of British Columbia where she studied English Literature and Political Science. She then got her publishing certificate at Toronto Metropolitan University. As an Arab woman and an immigrant, she loves books of any genre that amplify joy and connection, or feature complex and nuanced histories, power dynamics, or underrepresented narratives. Nour is seeking commercial and upmarket fiction titles as well as select literary fiction, edgy psychological thrillers, mysteries, and light horror. In fiction, she gravitates towards voicey characters that are haunted by something: a secret, a past, a fear— or an actual haunting! She's actively seeking character-driven stories featuring women in power, unhinged women, and stories of female rage. She also has a soft spot for unreliable narrators, family sagas with dysfunctional families, protagonists in their 20s-30s navigating adulthood, protagonists on the cusp of major life changes, and stories that focus on friendship dynamics. She is also drawn to stories that explore the diverse experiences of underrepresented groups and challenge our understanding of diasporic experiences and/or cultures. Bonus points if these stories are also fun and celebrate joy. For nonfiction, Nour welcomes fresh and accessible perspectives on big ideas or industry deep dives as well as personal narratives on pop culture, art, and nature. She appreciates books that offer incisive commentary on culture, socio-economic structures, corporate underbellies, health and wellness, and lifestyle. Her taste in non-fiction gravitates towards books that generally challenge what we know or explain what we might not know.

“Parkinson's Disease is a gift,” said Michael J. Fox. “It's a gift that keeps taking because it's really opened me up to more compassion.” Another person with Parkinson's explained, “Stories can connect with people in a way that facts and scientific reports can't.”   This Thursday you can hear the stories of three people with Parkinson's, and the founder of Bridges for Parkinson's.   The three with Parkinson's are . . .             Wes Yoder – owner of Ambassador Speakers Bureau and Literary Agency, Wes started and is director of Middle Tennessee New Canaan Society . . . and your friend.             Joel Anderson – one of the best graphic artists I know. He is probably best known around here for his Spirit of Nashville posters and best known nationally for his National Parks posters, books, calendars, and gifts.             Bob Gurich – a Christian marriage and family counselor from Spring Hill. You may know Bob because he has been a regular with us at Puckett's.   And Colleen Bridges, an amazing personal trainer who eight years ago began Rock Steady Boxing to help those with Parkinson's maintain strength, balance, and endurance.   Chances are you won't get Parkinson's. One percent of people over 60 get it; most are men. But you do have friends with Parkinson's Disease. You owe it to yourself and them to hear these stories. And to hear Rich Gootee's song about living with Parkinson's, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDtbvzIVkEg. Rich, a Nashville singer-songwriter with Parkinson's, works out at Rock Steady Boxing.  

CeCe Lyra, a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, represents adult fiction and nonfiction. She is especially looking for clients with whom she can build fruitful, lasting relationships. CeCe believes that stories are empathy-generating machines capable of healing, connecting, and enacting true change. As a mixed-race Latinx immigrant, CeCe understands the power of seeing oneself reflected in books, hence her passion for championing under or misrepresented voices and narratives. She is also the co-host of the popular podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, which has over two million downloads. CeCe joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about query letters, conversations writers should have with prospective agents, interpreting rejection letters, how much of a submission an agent will read before they stop, googling writers, mistakes writers make, and much more. For more information on Writers on Writing and extra writing perks, visit our Patreon page. To listen to past interviews, visit our website. You can also support the show by buying books at our new bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our personal favorites. You'll support independent bookstores and our show by purchasing through the store. Finally, on Spotify you can listen to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. Email the show at writersonwritingpodcast@gmail.com. We love to hear from our listeners. (Recorded on Feb. 1, 2024)  Host: Barbara DeMarco-BarrettHost: Marrie StoneMusic and sound editing: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)

LaurieAnn had struggled for 30 years with bulimia. After 10 years of being recovered, she wanted to help others and is now the host of the Bleep Bulimia Podcast, reaching out to others who struggle with particularly Midlife bulimia.LaurieAnn travelled and lived in many places. Born in Montreal, Quebec, LaurieAnn's family moved to Istanbul, Turkey when she was seven where they lived for four years, during which time they were the first Civilian Family to "walk" from Asia to Europe on the first Bosphorus Bridge.LaurieAnn always wanted to have her own business, from the age of 7. At 24 she started her Literary Agency and became the VP and Newsletter Editor of the Canadian Authors Association Newsletter. She moved to Reno and transitioned into Marketing/Branding/Finance for an engineering company. Upon return to Canada, she became the Executive Director of The Enterprise Centre, coaching start-up businesses.During this time she followed her passion for handwriting analysis and is the first Canadian, to become a Masters Certified Handwriting Analyst/Grapho-Therapist.LaurieAnn had struggled for 30 years with bulimia. After 10 years of being recovered, she wanted to help others and is now the host of the Bleep Bulimia Podcast, reaching out to others who struggle with particularly Midlife bulimia.LaurieAnn has authored three books, contributed to a #1 Best Seller, and received the publisher's award for Make Up Not Required - How to Brand The True You. Her latest book is How To Have Your Cake & Not Eat It All Too - A Guide To Adult Bulimia Recovery. Her favourite is her first. Hampy The Book. Hampy is a character she created at 18 when her bulimia began.How to Contact LaurieAnn Cambell :www.bleepbulimia.comhttps://iamthatgalcom.wordpress.com/https://www.facebook.com/iamthatgal

LaurieAnn had struggled for 30 years with bulimia. After 10 years of being recovered, she wanted to help other and is now the host of the Bleep Bulimia Podcast, reaching out to others who struggle with paticularly Midlife bulimia. =======Thanks to my Sponsors :If you or know some body you know is struggling with anxiety and want to know how to be 100% anxiety free, in 6 weeks, without therapy or drugs, fully guaranteed - then let me tell you about our sponsor Daniel Packard. Watch this Free 45 min. Training  to learn an innovative technique that: a) Quickly lowers your anxiety by up to 85% b) Proves solving your anxiety can be simple.  https://www.danielpackard.com/--------------------------Do you have High Blood Pressure and/ or want to get off the MedsDoctors are amazed at what the Zona Plus can do$50 Discount with my Code ROY https://www.zona.com/discount/ROY ------ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster⁠⁠ ============About LaurieAnn Cambell : LaurieAnn travelled and lived in many places. Born in Montreal, Quebec, LaurieAnn's family moved to Istanbul, Turkey when she was seven where they lived for four years, during which time they were the first Civilian Family to "walk" from Asia to Europe on the first Bosphorus Bridge. LaurieAnn always wanted to have her own business, from the age of 7. At 24 she started her Literary Agency and became the VP and Newsletter Editor of the Canadian Authors Association Newsletter. She moved to Reno and transitioned into Marketing/Branding/Finance for an engineering company. Upon return to Canada, she became the Executive Director of The Enterprise Centre, coaching start up businesses. During this time she followed her passion of handwriting analysis and is the first Canadian, to become a Masters Certified Handwriting Analyst/Grapho-Therapist. LaurieAnn had struggled for 30 years with bulimia. After 10 years of being recovered, she wanted to help other and is now the host of the Bleep Bulimia Podcast, reaching out to others who struggle with paticularly Midlife bulimia. LaurieAnn has authored three books, contributed to a #1 Best Seller, and received the publishers award for Make Up Not Required - How to Brand The True You. Her latest book is How To Have Your Cake & Not Eat It All Too - A Guide To Adult Bulimia Recovery. Her favourite is her first. Hampy The Book. Hamoy is a character she created at 18 when her bulimia began. What we Discussed: - Who is LaurieAnn Cambell (1 mins) - How she started with Bulimia ( 2 mins) - How she stopped ( 6 mins) - Emotions of moving at a young age ( 7 mins) - Divorsing from the Word Divorsed ( 10 mins) - How the family found out she was bulimic( 11 mins) - The time frame to make it work ( 13 mins) - Conscious eating ( 15 mins) - Her podcast helping people with Bulimia ( 19 :45 mins) - Side effects from Bulimia (21:45mins) - The Toxins in foods ( 23:30 mins) - Conscious shopping ( 25 mins) - Discussions with her kids about Bulimia ( 28 mins) - How the School could stop bullying ( 31 mins) - Handwriting Analysis (33 mins) - What you writing means which way it slants ( 37 mins) - Joined writing cursive ( 43 mins) - How to get started analysising your handwriting ( 47:30 mins) - Health issues showing up in your writing ( 48 :30 mins) and more ==================== How to Contact LaurieAnn Cambell : https://iamthatgalcom.wordpress.com/  https://www.facebook.com/iamthatgal https://twitter.com/iamthatgal_com https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurieann-campbell/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslTw_ezuWPgNgoPrYkOSew ===============Donations  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/⁠⁠⁠ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts ⁠⁠https://bio.link/podcaster

Literary agent, Maddy Belton joins us this week to chat about how she became a literary agent, her love of fantasy and how she approaches her query letters.Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.

On the difference between a great book proposal and a crappy one; on representing Jimmy Breslin and Hank Aaron and Wolfgang Puck; on concerns as Jonathan Eig dove into the legacy of MLK; on how the book business has transformed.

Literary agent, Hannah Schofield returns after winning the RNA's Agent of the Year Award, two years running! This is a great episode for anyone wondering about the financial break down of a book deal as we chat about signings, royalties and how it's all distributed.Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.

In October, we wrapped up the month with a deliciously spooky Halloween #MSWL panel. Join us for a live panel recording with agents T.S Ferguson, Kelly Van Sant, Jenissa Graham, and Claire Harris as they take us through their creepy wishlists and fun bookish activities. But even if you're writing serious nonfiction, or in a completely other genre, this is a great view into what agents love within genres—and how agenting, in general, works. With Q&A, trivia, live #MSWL and a class on dialogue, this is a fun event we're thrilled to share. Want YOUR genre to be the theme for our next panel? Vote here!manuscriptacademy.com/mswl-live Prefer to watch the video version? Check it out here! manuscriptacademy.com/mswl-live-sff Today's episode includes (in order of appearance): *T.S. Ferguson, agent at Azantian Literary, with a Flash Fiction Showcase *Jenissa Graham, agent at Bookends Literary, with a query critique *Kelly Van Sant, agent at KT a Literary Agency, with a craft class on Tension & Stakes *Claire Harris, agent at PS Literary, with an example of a query that worked for her--and the author whose book is coming out this year. Today's event was filmed in front of our Manuscript Academy members. Want to be there live next time? Join us! Learn more here: manuscriptacademy.com/membership

In this episode we talk about overcoming fear of failure with Sarah Amico, Chair of Jack Cooper Holdings, North America's largest car hauling company and Women-Owned Enterprise. We discuss Sarah's journey building a company where she employs thousands of hard working union workers, in the midst of the auto workers strike. Her approach to managing setbacks when she was the Democratic nominee for Lt. Governor in Georgia and ran alongside Stacey Abrams, as well as her 2020 senate race, and the bias women face when it comes to risk taking. About SarahSarah Riggs Amico is the Chairperson of Jack Coopers Holding Corp., America's largest North America's largest car hauling company and Women-Owned Enterprise. In this capacity, Sarah oversees the Company's Board, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Human Capital Development. Prior to joining Jack Cooper, Sarah was the Head of Strategic Planning at APA Talent and Literary Agency in Beverly Hills. Sarah, began her tenure in media at the William Morris Agency in both Beverly Hills and New York across a variety of departments, including The Mailroom Fund, a seed capital fund raised in partnership with AT&T, Venrock and Accel Partners. During her time in the entertainment industry, she worked on initiatives for some of the world's largest and most recognizable brands, including Time Inc., Reader's Digest, Amtrak, Harry & David, and Virgin America Airlines. Sarah received her B.A. in Politics from Washington & Lee University and M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Aside from her Corporate America career, Sarah was the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor in Georgia, running alongside Stacey Abrams in 2018. Sarah ran again in 2020 for the U.S. Senate. Click here for Sarah's full bio and show notes. If you enjoyed the episode share it with a friend and don't forget to leave us a review. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply to join our community of professional women, all eager to help you get there and stay there. Check out our VEST Membership and apply today! www.VESTHer.co

Literary agent, author and journalist, Kristina Pérez drops by the podcast this week to talk about her experiences across various disciplines in writing and publishing as well as setting up her own literary agency and what she's looking for in author submissions. (Photo by Lara Downie)Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Patreon, chat with Jamie and other guests on the Discord server and get all of the episodes ad free.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.

Aishwarya speaks with Andrew James, founder of UK-based Frog Literary Agency, about the need to focus on representing authors from the LGBTQIA+ community. How does James choose who to represent? Can literary agencies boost access to the publishing world? What kind of queer books are we seeing in the UK vs India? How can editors and agents establish their expertise in niche categories?Andrew James has over 12 years of experience working in publishing as a commissioning editor across trade, professional and academic. He founded Frog Literary Agency in 2023 - the UK's first literary agency solely dedicated to representing LGBTQIA+ writers and creators. Frog's mission is to revolutionise queer writing and champion queer representation in mainstream publishing. Although Frog only represents queer writers, an author's work does not need to have a queer focus.Aishwarya Javalgekar is a writer, book editor and podcast producer. As the Head of Originals she specializes in creating stellar content across formats - books, podcasts, newsletters, etc. She is a member of WICCI - Print Media and previous experience in  Zubaan Books and Simon and Schuster Canada. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishwaryajavalgekar/ Email: aishwarya@boundindia.comTopmate: https://topmate.io/aishwaryajavalgekar Brought to you by Bound, a company that helps you grow through stories.Website: https://boundindia.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/boundindia/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boundindia/Twitter - https://twitter.com/boundindiaProduced by Aishwarya JawalgekarEdit by Kshitij Jadhav

In this episode, we speak to award-winning literary agent Madeleine Milburn (founder of the Madeleine Milburn Film, TV, & Literary Agency. In this conversation with Madeleine, we take a peek behind the scenes into the queries Madeline receives at the agency; she reveals the common mistakes she sees in submissions and what she think sets a writer apart in the query process. *ABOUT MADELEINE MILBURNMadeleine Milburn is on the committee of the Association of Authors' Agents (AAA). She has appeared on The Bookseller's list of the 150 most influential people in the book trade every year since 2017. Since founding the agency in 2012, Madeleine was awarded Literary Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2018 and was shortlisted again in 2020.She has been responsible for discovering some of the highest-selling and award-winning contemporary authors who consistently hit the bestseller lists in the New York Times, including author Nita Prose (The Maid), Costa Book Award winner and multi-million copy bestseller Gail Honeyman (Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine), Ashley Audrain (The Push), Elizabeth Macneal (The Doll Factory), Fiona Barton (The Widow), Beth Morrey (Saving Missy) and Holly Bourne (Am I Normal Yet?) She represents multiple bestselling crime and thriller brands, too, including C.L. Taylor, C.J Tudor, Mark Edwards and Teresa Driscoll.*RESOURCES:Follow Madeleine Milburn:WebsiteAgency Instagram Other links mentioned:Submitting your work to the Madeleine Milburn AgencyThe Maid by Nita Prose (UK, US)Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman (UK, US)*For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com *FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Cecilia “CeCe” Lyra is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency representing adult fiction and non-fiction. She is drawn to books with strong hooks and smooth writing, told with originality, nuance, and authenticity. A long-term strategic thinker, CeCe prioritizes the creative reach and sustainable longevity of her authors' careers, and she is especially looking for clients with whom she can build fruitful, lasting relationships. Both a storyteller and a storyseller, CeCe believes that stories are empathy-generating machines capable of healing, connecting, and enacting true change. As a mixed race Latinx immigrant, CeCe understands the power of seeing oneself reflected in books, hence her passion for championing under or misrepresented voices and narratives that contribute to a larger cultural conversation. The popular podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, for which CeCe is a co-host, has over one million downloads. CeCe is also a recovering lawyer but asks that you do not hold that against her. When she isn't living inside a story, CeCe can be found drinking wine, munching on chocolate, and snuggling with her adorable English Bulldog.Learn more: cecilialyra.com or psliterary.com. The Shit No One Tells You About Writing podcastTwitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyraFacebook: @tsnotyawWebsites: www.theshitaboutwriting.com, www.biancamarais.com, www.carlywatters.com, and www.cecilialyra.com

Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Bianca Marais, CeCe Lyra, and Carly Watters. We'll be taking an inside look at the publishing industry. Before diving in, I wanted to make a quick note. Our wonderful guests are the co-hosts of a fantastic podcast that has a particular word in its title. It would be impossible to talk about their show without saying this particular word, so consider this a heads up that there will be salty language in this episode. If you're listening in public or have little ones around, now would be the time to put on some headphones. Bianca Marais is the author of the bestselling The Witches of Moonshyne Manor, as well as the beloved Hum If You Don't Know the Words and If You Want to Make God Laugh, and the Audible Original, The Prynne Viper. She taught at the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies where she was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award for Creative Writing in 2021. She is the co-host of the popular podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, which is aimed at helping emerging writers become published. You can find her on her website or follow her on Instagram.   Cecilia (“CeCe”) Lyra is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency, representing adult fiction and non-fiction. A long-term strategic thinker, CeCe prioritizes the creative reach and sustainable longevity of her authors' careers, and she is actively looking for clients with whom she can build fruitful, lasting relationships. As a mixed race Latinx immigrant, CeCe understands the power of seeing oneself reflected in books, hence her passion for championing under or misrepresented voices and narratives that contribute to a larger cultural conversation. The popular podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, for which CeCe is a co-host, has over one million downloads.  You can find her on her website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.   Carly Watters is a SVP and Senior Literary Agent at P.S. Literary and the sitting VP of PACLA, the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents. Carly Watters has a BA in English Literature from Queen's University and a MA in Publishing Studies from City University London. Her masters thesis was on the social, political, and economic impact of literary prizes on trade publishing. She began her publishing career in London as an assistant at the Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency. Carly joined Toronto-based P.S. Literary Agency in 2010 and has sold over 100 books during her career. She represents award-winning and bestselling authors in the adult fiction and non-fiction categories, and select children's books. She is known for her long-term vision for her authors and being an excellent collaborator with a nose for commercial success. She has close ties to publishers in the major markets, is a member of the AALA, and works directly with film agents to option film and TV rights to leading networks and production companies. Her clients' books have been translated into 40 languages, optioned for TV and film, adapted into podcasts, and have been on every bestseller list from coast to coast, including the New York Times, USA Today, the LA Times, the Washington Post, the Toronto Star, and the Globe and Mail. Carly is also an annual judge for the Women's Fiction Writing Association Rising Star Award. The popular writing podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing, for which Carly is the co-host, has over one million downloads.  You can find her on her website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.   In this episode Bianca Marais, CeCe Lyra, Carly Watters, and I discuss: Common myths about writing and publishing and what's actually true Writing groups, beta readers, and how to find them What happens after you sign on the dotted line Plus, their #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/466

Esther Fedorkevich is the founder and CEO of The Fedd Agency, representing 100+ New York Times bestsellers and over 500 authors. Her story, business-acumen, and experience will inspire you. Got a book in you? Got a story to tell? Need a little punch-up in your business? This one's for you.Connect with Esther:The Fedd Agency: https://thefeddagency.com/CONNECT WITH THRIVALIST:Website: http://thrivalistcollective.com/The Thrivalist Handbook: http://thethrivalisthandbook.com/Jamie George: https://jamiegeorge.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Agent's assistant, Saskia Leach is on this week talking about her experiences in publishing, building a list of her own at Kate Nash Literary Agency and how she tackles submissions.Support the show on PatreonSigning up to the Patreon will give you access to the Discord server, where you'll be able to interact directly with Jamie as well as many of the previous agents, authors and editors who have been on the show. You'll also be able to see who the upcoming guests are and put forward questions for Jamie to ask them.WriteMentorGet a whole month with WriteMentor's Hub for free using the coupon code 'Write&Wrong'.The Chosen Ones and Other TropesJamie, Melissa and Noami talk about the best and the worst writing tropes!BookshopClick here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org.ZencastrClick on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr.

As this is the third episode in the mini-series of episodes on the theme of agency and finding agency with your writing, we spend the most time talking about Geffen Semach's experience working as a Literary Agent's Assistant and then cover the multiple roles they have held in the literary business. We also talk about audiobooks, and Geffen's current role as Publishing Coordinator for Audiobooks at Penguin Random House Canada. And I use our time wisely, as they just completed editing the lovely issue called, Ley Line, for Room and I, at the time of recording, was in the final throes of copyediting the Ghosts issue Room, and clearly in need of a bit of a pep talk to keep going. Episode show notes and transcript are available at rachelthompson.co/podcast/76

In the latest "Craftwork" episode, a deep-dive conversation about the bestseller lists with Carly Watters, herself a longtime literary agent and the co-host of the popular writing podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing. Carly is "very online"—follow her on Instagram and Twitter—with a keen understanding of the digital landscape and the challenges faced by contemporary authors. In this episode, we discuss how the bestseller lists actually work, who the decision-makers are, and what making a list can mean to a writer's career in practical terms. Carly Watters is a SVP and Senior Literary Agent at P.S. Literary. She began her publishing career in London as an assistant at the Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency. Carly joined Toronto-based P.S. Literary Agency in 2010 and has sold over 100 books during her career. She represents award-winning and bestselling authors in the adult fiction and non-fiction categories, and select children's books. She is known for her long-term vision for her authors and being an excellent collaborator with a nose for commercial success. She has close ties to publishers in the major markets, is a member of the AALA, and works directly with film agents to option film and TV rights to leading networks and production companies. Her clients' books have been translated into 40 languages, optioned for TV and film, adapted into podcasts, and have been on every bestseller list from coast to coast, including the New York Times, USA Today, the LA Times, the Washington Post, the Toronto Star, and theGlobe and Mail. Carly is also an annual judge for the Women's Fiction Writing Association Rising Star Award. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Launched in 2011. Books. Literature. Writing. Publishing. Authors. Screenwriters. Etc. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram  YouTube TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Hayley and Amy speak with composer/lyricist Madeline Myers about uplifting the stories of women who have been erased from history, expanding our understanding of women's relationship with work, finding people who believe in you when you don't believe in yourself, and being a good person in addition to a good artist. Click here for a transcript of the episode! Episode Notes Guest: Madeline MyersHosts: Hayley Goldenberg and Amy AndrewsMusic: Chloe Geller Episode Resources Double Helix - playing at Bay Street Theater May 30-June 18 Stacey Mindich Guest Bio: Madeline Myers (she/her) is a composer and lyricist for musical theater in New York City. Her musicals include Double Helix (world premiere Bay Street Theater, 2023) Flatbush Avenue (UNC-Greensboro commission, 2021), The Devil's Apprentice, (world premiere Copenhagen, Denmark, 2018), and Masterpiece (O'Neill Musical Theater Conference 2018 semi-finalist). 

 Named to the 2022 Broadway Women's Fund “Women to Watch on Broadway” list, Madeline is a 2023 & 2022 Kleban Prize finalist for lyric writing, a winner of the 2021 Billie Burke Ziegfeld Award presented by New York Stage & Film and the Ziegfeld Club; a 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant finalist; a 2019 York Theatre Company NEO Writer; a 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017 ASCAP Plus Award recipient; and a 2016-2017 Dramatists Guild Fellow. 

 Madeline's musicals have been developed at Bay Street Theatre, the York Theatre, Goodspeed Musicals (2023 Festival of New Musicals, the Johnny Mercer Writers Grove), the New Dramatists Composer-Librettist Studio, the Fingerlakes Musical Theater Festival, Musical Theater Factory, the NMI Disney Imagineering New Voices Project, the New York Theatre Barn, and the Johnny Mercer Songwriting Project.

 When not writing musicals, Madeline enjoys reading, walking in Central Park, and volunteering.  She is an active volunteer with Central Synagogue's unhoused breakfast program and the founder of a 2020 voter registration/Census count initiative for the New York unhoused community. Through the pandemic, Madeline has worked with NYC Test & Trace Corps to bring mobile vaccine buses and PPE to unhoused New Yorkers. In 2018, Madeline created the Blair School of Music Student Citizen Award given to a female student demonstrating excellence in personal character and contributions to the community.  Madeline sits on the Alumni Board of the Vanderbilt University Ingram Scholarship Program, of which she is a proud alumna. She is an original member of the music department of the Broadway production of Hamilton.

 Madeline is a proud member of ASCAP and the Dramatists Guild. She is represented by Chris Till at Verve Talent & Literary Agency. Find Madeline Online: Madeline website: www.madelinemyers.com Show website: www.doublehelixmusical.com Madeline Instagram: @madelinesmyers Show Instagram: @doublehelixmusical TikTok: @doublehelixmusical Thanks for listening! Who do you want to hear from next on the Women & Theatre Podcast? Nominate someone here. The Women & Theatre Podcast is created and produced by Hayley Goldenberg and Amy Andrews. Please like, comment, subscribe, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and consider making a donation to support our work. Thank you for listening!

As President of Scott Meredith Literary Agency, Arthur Klebanoff has represented J.D. Salinger, Arthur C. Clark, several U.S. Presidents, Michael Bloomberg, Bill Bradley, Paul Krugman, among others, and has handled books with over $1 billion in sales. In 2001, Klebanoff founded RosettaBooks, an independent eBook publisher which for twe nty years disrupted the publishing business. Klebanoff has published, represented or packaged over 75 thought leadership titles. He founded RodinBooks to publish books by impactful leaders.www.scottmeredith.comwww.rodinbooks.comSeason 2 of Business & Society focuses on Leaders, Sustainability & Environmental Solutions Business & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki & Mia Funk www.oneplanetpodcast.org

As President of Scott Meredith Literary Agency, Arthur Klebanoff has represented J.D. Salinger, Arthur C. Clark, several U.S. Presidents, Michael Bloomberg, Bill Bradley, Paul Krugman, among others, and has handled books with over $1 billion in sales. In 2001, Klebanoff founded RosettaBooks, an independent eBook publisher which for twe nty years disrupted the publishing business. Klebanoff has published, represented or packaged over 75 thought leadership titles. He founded RodinBooks to publish books by impactful leaders.www.scottmeredith.comwww.rodinbooks.comSeason 2 of Business & Society focuses on Leaders, Sustainability & Environmental Solutions Business & Society is a limited series co-hosted by Bruce Piasecki & Mia Funk www.oneplanetpodcast.org

In the latest "Craftwork" episode, a deep-dive conversation about literary agents with Carly Watters, herself a longtime literary agent and the co-host of the popular writing podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing. Carly is "very online"—follow her on Instagram and Twitter—with a keen understanding of the digital landscape and the challenges faced by contemporary authors. In this episode, we discuss what you need to know about pitching a literary agent, what agents are looking for in writers—and more. Carly Watters is a SVP and Senior Literary Agent at P.S. Literary. She began her publishing career in London as an assistant at the Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency. Carly joined Toronto-based P.S. Literary Agency in 2010 and has sold over 100 books during her career. She represents award-winning and bestselling authors in the adult fiction and non-fiction categories, and select children's books. She is known for her long-term vision for her authors and being an excellent collaborator with a nose for commercial success. She has close ties to publishers in the major markets, is a member of the AALA, and works directly with film agents to option film and TV rights to leading networks and production companies. Her clients' books have been translated into 40 languages, optioned for TV and film, adapted into podcasts, and have been on every bestseller list from coast to coast, including the New York Times, USA Today, the LA Times, the Washington Post, the Toronto Star, and theGlobe and Mail. Carly is also an annual judge for the Women's Fiction Writing Association Rising Star Award. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Launched in 2011. Books. Literature. Writing. Publishing. Authors. Screenwriters. Etc. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram  YouTube TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abigail sits down for an insightful conversation about agenting and craft with Senior Literary Agent, Maria Vicente, of P.S. Literary Agency. While Maria has a love for and strong list of children's books and graphic novels, she's also looking to expand her list with adult fiction and nonfiction. Learn about Maria's MSWL and her agenting style, along with other solid pieces of writing and business advice, in this episode. Some key takeaways from this conversation include: How Maria got into agenting and some of her favorite responsibilities (like meticulously reviewing contracts) How involved Maria is in a client's writing and editing process after becoming a client, and how Maria like to communicate with her clients Maria's love for literary fiction and how she differentiates literary fiction from commercial and upmarket WTF is a literary agent, and why it's equally important for agents to address basic questions like this one as seasoned questions How writers can decide between traditional publishing and self-publishing—and when one route is better for the individual over the other How to hook readers with first chapters Sentence variation and why this easily enhances narrative voice Why a writer should consider the literary agent and the agency What to include in a graphic novel script And more! Maria Vicente is actively seeking new client. In addition to this episode, visit her website for her full MSWL and more insights. Is she the perfect business partner and advocate for your writing and publishing career? Listen to find out! Some of Maria's Clients and Books: The Little Toymaker by Cat Min Nightmare Fuel by Nina Nesseth Hanging With Vampires: A Totally Factual Field Guide to the Supernatural by Insha Fitzpatrick Follow Abigail and Maria: Website: www.abigailkperry.com | https://www.mariavicente.com/ IG: @abigailkperry | @agentvicente Twitter: @abigailkperry | @agentvicente

Award-winning writer and the founder of The Good Agency, Nikesh Shukla  (@nikeshshukla), on the journey to becoming a writer, running a Literary Agency, crowdfunding The Good Immigrant  and the process for writing his memoir. ABOUT NIKESH SHUKLANikesh Shukla is a novelist and screenwriter. He is the author of Coconut Unlimited (shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award), Meatspace, and the critically acclaimed The One Who Wrote Destiny. Nikesh is the editor of the bestselling essay collection, The Good Immigrant, which won the reader's choice at the Books Are My Bag Awards. He co-edited The Good Immigrant USA with Chimene Suleyman.He is also the author of two YA novels, Run, Riot (shortlisted for a National Book Award) and The Boxer (longlisted for the Carnegie Medal). Nikesh was one of Time Magazine's cultural leaders, Foreign Policy magazine's 100 Global Thinkers and The Bookseller's 100 most influential people in publishing in 2016 and in 2017. He is the co-founder of the literary journal, The Good Journal and The Good Literary Agency. Nikesh is a fellow of the Royal Society Of Literature and a member of the Folio Academy. Nikesh's new book, Brown Baby: A Memoir Of Race, Family And Home was released on Bluebird in February 2021. He is also the host of the Brown Baby Podcast.*RESOURCES:Twitter: Nikesh ShuklaInstagram: Nikesh Shukla WriterWebsite: Nikesh-Shukla.comNikesh's Books*For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.comFor free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Join Abigail as she interviews CeCe Lyra, Associate Literary Agent at P.S. Literary Agency and the brilliant co-host of the popular writing podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing. Abigail's said it in more places than one: This conversation will be one that Abigail thinks about (and refers back to) for many, many years. Here are some of the multitude of important, insightful topics CeCe covers—like the writing process, the realities of the publishing industry, and even questions that will make you reflect about yourself and your story beyond writing and publishing a book: CeCe's path to publishing (and why she LOVES her job) CeCe's MSWL, her eclectic taste in adult fiction and nonfiction (from really, really dark and gritty to fun and uplifting…and any book that makes you feel empowered) Why publishing is such at competitive industry, and at the same time, why comparing yourself to other writers and authors will only hold you back Examples of good writing and why books need to reach a certain caliber before catching an agent's or editor's attention How CeCe brainstorms story ideas with her clients, offers notes, and supports them in every step Layered stories: What this means and the how's and why's of mastering this skill Why you shouldn't obsess about writing a book fast Finding hard statistics and why an awareness of how the industry works is crucial for published authors Discovering your greatest privilege as a writer (and why you should reflect on this) What was your biggest takeaway from CeCe's interview? Email Abigail, she'd love to hear from you! P.S. Abigail's email list is up and running! If you'd like to be the first to hear about new podcast episodes, insight on the publishing industry, and writing tips, be sure to sign up at www.abigailkperry.com CeCe's Wishlist: https://cecilialyra.com/query-wishlist/ Query CeCe: https://www.psliterary.com/submissions/ More Articles with CeCe: Latinos in Publishing Women in Our Town Follow Abigail and CeCe: Website: www.abigailkperry.com | https://cecilialyra.com/ IG: @abigailkperry | @cece_lyra_agent Twitter: @abigailkperry | @ceciliaclyra

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Kevan and I chat about her role as a literary agent, forming her own agency, what she is looking for when is pitched by writers, how the manuscript submission process works, the importance of blurbs, the Lyonesses, and much more. Kevan's recommended reads are: The Girls in Navy Blue by Alix Rickloff Her Lost Words by Stephanie Marie Thornton The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.         Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

**Who You will Hear**Guest: Scott Hoffman (CEO of International Literary Properties)Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek)Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Purchasing rights of music works as a means of investment – as Michael Jackson did to the majority of the Beatles' catalog, is not a novel concept in the music publishing industry, yet in the book publishing world where people are reluctant to part with their copyrights, this concept still remains fresh and rarely-touched. Scott Hoffman and his team at ILP (International Literary Properties) not only think about it, but they also act on it. He tells us in the conversation how ILP was founded, how it works in partnership with various parties (publishers, authors, and literary agents), and how it has established its position in the value-added chain. With extensive real cases, he explains to us the ways that ILP makes long-term investments in literary estates (especially on backlists) and how they maximize the value of these time-honored works, as well as how these practices make ILP a meaningful complement to the value-added chain in rights management.For more information about ILP, the authors, and the great works it represents, please visit internationalliteraryproperties.com. Tell us what is going on with your publishing projects or business on Twitter (@Klopotek_AG), LinkedIn, or email us at podcast@klopotek.com.  For more information about the Klopotek software solution, please write to info@klopotek.com, or register to receive emails from us on technology innovations & events from Klopotek.* The views, information, or opinions expressed in the program are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Klopotek and its employees. It is the goal of Klopotek Publishing Radio to support cultural diversity, the exchange of opinions, and to create an environment where the conversation of a global publishing industry can thrive.

Ben Miller-Callihan joined Handspun Literary Agency as an agent in 2019, after working behind the scenes since the agency's founding in tech support and bookkeeping roles, following more than a decade teaching high school English. Ben's interests include humor, YA, fantasy and speculative fiction, crossover fiction a la William Gibson and Erin Morgenstern, the macabre (for all ages), off-the-beaten-path folklore, deaf culture and community, and anything food-related. Writers from marginalized communities are especially welcomed.  Ben will be one of the featured guest agents at the RMFW's Colorado Gold conference in September.   More about Handspun Literary Agency here. For video versions of these podcasts, follow: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBP81nfbKnDRjs-Nar9LNe20138AiPyP8     Intro Music by Moby Gratis: https://mobygratis.com/ Outro Music by Dan-o-Songs: https://danosongs.com/

Editorial director turned literary agent, Amber Caraveo joins us this week to tell us all about her amazing career in publishing. We talk all about setting up Skylark Literary Agency with Joanna Moult, how they operate and work with each author on an individual bespoke basis. Amber also lets us in on her list, how she approaches submissions and what sort of authors and books she's looking for at the moment. An incredible episode for anybody who is thinking about or in the midst of querying their manuscripts. Zencastr Click on this referral link to get 30% off your first three months with Zencastr! Bookshop Click here to find all of our guests' books as well as the desert island library over at bookshop.org. Support the show

Katy James joins us today to talk about her book TOO MUCH MAN. It's a fun, flirty debut about a grumpy former hockey player and a bisexual coffee-shop owner refuse to commit—to themselves or each other. We talk about identity, hockey, and Katy's day job as an archivist and rare book librarian. Buy TOO MUCH MAN.Preorder the next book TOO HOT TO TOUCH.Visit Katy's website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

“I think it's really important to be working with creators that have a really strong point of view, and they know how to communicate that point of view.” – Carly Watters, Senior Literary Agent and SVP at P.S. Literary Agency Abigail K. Perry sits down with Carly Watters to talk about her manuscript wishlist (#MSWL) and the role she plays in the agent-author relationship. From there, Carly shares her insights on the publishing industry and expertise that come from her eleven years working at P.S. Literary Agency. Carly teaches writers the difference between literary fiction, upmarket fiction, and commercial fiction—and Carly also emphasizes the importance of taking writers seriously as entrepreneurs. As an agent, Carly's goal is to sell books that reach the most people and that play a role in moving the conversation forward. About Carly: Carly is a Senior Vice President and Senior Literary Agent at P.S. Literary and the sitting VP of PACLA, the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents. She has a BA in English literature from Queens university and the man. Studies from Sydney university, London, Carly joined PS that our agency in 2010 and has sold over 100 books during her career. She represents award-winning and bestselling authors in the adult fiction and nonfiction categories and select children's books. Carly is known most for her long-term vision for authors and being an excellent collaborator with a nose for commercial success. Her client's books have been translated into forty languages option for TV and film adapted into podcasts and have been on every bestseller list from coast to coast and cleaning the New York times USA today, LA times the Washington post, the Toronto star and the globe and mail today currently is also a co-host of the popular writing podcast, The Shit No One Tells You About Writing. Carly's MSWL: Smart Book Club Fiction, Women's Fiction, Upmarket Adult Fiction, Commercial Adult Fiction, Domestic Suspense, Literary Mystery & Thrillers, Historical Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Pop Science, Business and Psychology, Cookbooks, Unique Memoirs, Lifestyle Non-Fiction: health, wellness, relationships, parenting, lifestyle, Narrative Non-Fiction, Platform-Based Non-Fiction: must have demonstrable expertise and a quantifiable market Find us on our socials: Twitter: @abigailkperry @carlywatters Instagram: @abigailkperry @carlywatters Website: www.abigailkperry.com | https://www.carlywatters.com Read the books discussed in this episode: GIRLS WITH BRIGHT FUTURES WHERE THE FOREST MEETS THE STARS WE CAME HERE TO FORGET LOSING THE LIGHT THE WOO WOO DEAR SCARLET THE MOST FUN WE EVER HAD CULTISH

Hi all! Desiree, your Allsorts host here. Since my new book Good for Your Gut will be out in a few months, I thought it would be cool to take a peek into the publishing world. This week launches a special TWO PART series on what it's really like to write and create cookbooks. For part one, I'm speaking with my amazing literary agent, Carly Watters, to get under the hood of what it takes to make it in this business. Carly is a Senior VP and Senior Literary Agent at the Toronto-based P.S. Literary Agency and the co-host of the popular writing podcast “The Shit No One Tells You About Writing.” The publishing industry can seem so secretive and hard to penetrate, so if you're wondering how it all works, this week we're talking about the cookbook process from idea through to publishing. So let's open the book… About Carly Watters: Carly Watters holds a Masters Degree in Publishing Studies from City University London. As Senior VP and Senior Literary Agent at the Toronto-based P.S. Literary Agency, she represents award-winning and bestselling authors in the adult fiction and non-fiction categories and select children's books. Carly also co-hosts the podcast,“The Shit No One Tells You About Writing.” On this episode we chat about: Why the industry really is hard to break into (i.e. why the industry has always benefitted the privileged class who can afford to live in expensive cities like London and New York and work for little/no pay.) How to find or attract an agent and what exactly publishers are looking for in a cookbook Whether or not you can ACTUALLY make a living writing cookbooks these days—or as a literary agent? The state of the book industry (could it possibly be doing well?!?!) The importance of having a very strong food philosophy Why having a platform (AKA an audience) really is important to publishers The 3 times a year books come out and tend to do well, and why What a “query letter” is and what it typically encompasses How a book proposal is similar to a business plan (yep, how are you going to get people to actually BUY your book!) Why pre-ordering a book means the world to an author (did you know if books don't sell right away, book stores can send them back to the publisher?! Yikes!) Learned something new? Have questions? Keep the conversation going on Instagram! Have something to say about what you heard? Screenshot this episode and tag us @theallsortpod @carlywatters with your questions and/or comments! You can also join our free online community, Nutrition with Desiree by clicking here! Connect with Carly Watters: Website: carlywatters.com Instagram: @carlywatters Twitter: @carlywatters Carly Watters' Recommendations: The Guncle by Steven Rowley

In this episode, we talked with Keith Urbahn, president and co-founder of the DC-based literary agency Javelin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patty is an educator, an accomplished horse woman, and a fantasy super fan. She joined me to talk about her new novel FORGING A NIGHTMARE, her love of messing with established mythology, and how she brought her characters to life. We also talk about the racist and bigoted book banning that's gone on in her district in Pennsylvania. If you're in the book world, you've heard about this. This story has been featured in CNN, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, and many other news outlets. Patty and I discuss the book ban and and the amazing group of students and teachers who stood up and said, “no”!  Panther Anti-Racist Union Media: https://linktr.ee/YourConscienceInstagram: @cy.paruBuy FORGING A NIGHTMARE here!Follow Patty on Twitter and Instagram.

What the heck is going on with supply chain issues? Why aren't there more books? What can we do about it? What advice do we have for authors?This week, Sara Megibow joins the podcast to talk about all these issues and more! We get granular about how books are made, what the "pain points" are in the process, and what that means for books releasing now. And though it all sounds a little depressing, we promise, it isn't! We also talk about a few tangible things that authors and readers can do to get through this.This is an episode for veteran authors, debut authors, authors on submission, and readers alike. Sara's on Twitter! Follow her @SaraMegibow. You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.Listen to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitchr, IHeartRadio and more.

R.W.W. Greene is a SciFi author, an educator, and an all around great guy. He has such an interesting perspective on the SciFi genre and what makes for a great story. He talks about so many different books in our conversation and if you're a student of SciFi, I recommend you have a pen handy. We talk about writing near SciFi, what he's reading right now (THE GALAXY, AND THE GROUND WITHIN by Becky Chambers), and his delightful Covid-vaccinated summer plans. R. W. W. Greene: website, Twitter and InstagramYou can buy THE LIGHT YEARS right now! Or Preorder TWENTY-FIVE TO LIFE (Out in August 2021!)You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Buy River Magic and Nightingale!Today, I have the privilege of speaking with two of our Powerhouse Middle Grade authors, Ellen Booraem and Deva Fagan. These women are both from Maine and they both write beautiful, sharp, emotionally resonant Middle Grade fantasy.We talk about writing, magic, LARPing, and puppers. We also talk about promoting their books with a group of authors who all release in April 2021. Ellen and Deva have been joined by Nancy Werlin whose YA release is called ZOE ROSENTHAL IS NOT LAWFUL GOOD and Leah Cypess' Middle Grade fantasy THORNWOOD.I had such a wonderful time speaking with Deva and Ellen and I hope you enjoy the conversation, too. Deva Fagan: website, Twitter and Instagram Ellen Booraem: website, Twitter, Facebook You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Today I have the privilege of speaking with New York Times Bestselling author, Jason Hough. Jason is the author of The Dire Earth series, ZERO WORLD, and video game tie in books for Gears of War and Mass Effect.  We talk about writing IP for video games, James Bond's pacing, and using movie soundtracks as writing music. Preorder INSTINCT!Jason's website Jason's TwitterYou can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

What does an indie film finance agent actually do? This week Liz and Alrik sit down with Ross Putman, Fiance and Sales Executive at Verve Talent and Literary Agency to talk about his switch from producing indie films to being an agent, what he does day to day and how he helps bring a project from script to the screen. We also talk about a lot of misconceptions regarding agents and how filmmakers can best work with agents to get their films made. On top of that we have filmmaker Aimee Morgan on the show to talk about her short film Shelter and how she went and made the film on a low budget with a truly indie crew. 

Today, we talk about 2020. Yes, we voluntarily went back there! Though much was lost this year, and many things felt by turns unfamiliar and maddeningly repetitive, we had a good year. With 3 new members added to our team, many new books released, and new contracts signed! Together we clung to the successes and joy.  Kate Testerman, Sara Megibow, Kelly VanSant, Jas Perry, Aida Lilly, and Renee Nyen talk about 2020 and look ahead to what 2021 has in store for kt literary.   Here are some of our favorite reads of 2020! Kate loved: Enjoy the View by Sarah MorganthalerStamped by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi  Sara loved: The Mermaid, the Witch, and the Sea by Maggie Tokuda-Hall Rent a Boyfriend by Gloria ChaoBlack Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse Aida loved: Consider This by Chuck PalahniukThe Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab Kelly loved: The Unravelling of Cassidy Holmes by Elissa R. SloanA Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Rosanne A. BrownBlack Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse Jas loved: Twins by Varian Johnson, illustrated by Shannon WrightLong Way Down: The Graphic Novel by Jason Reynolds written by Danica Novgorodoff Renee loved: Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious seriesYou Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson  You can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

In an effort to make the end of 2020 as joyful as possible, I couldn't think of a better guest than Susan Adrian. She's one of the first kt literary clients I ever met, and she is always so kind, warm, and generous.Susan is the author of the Middle Grade books NUTCRACKED and FOREVER NEVERLAND, and the YA book TUNNEL VISION. She is a 4th-generation Californian who somehow stumbled into living in Montana. She danced in a ballet company and worked in the fields of exotic pet-sitting, clothes-schlepping, and bookstore management. She's settled in, mostly, as a scientific editor. When she's not with her family, she keeps busy researching crazy stuff, traveling, and writing more books.Susan's website: www.susanadrian.net  Susan's socials:  Twitter and InstagramYou can find us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram.

Our earliest thoughts and aspirations are shaped by what we see and read in books, but the publishing industry has been a constricting force by hiring homogenous authors telling homogenized stories. Marietta Zacker, of the Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency, talks about the effects of the historical exclusion of authors, illustrators and stories from marginalized communities, why this has happened, and how her and her colleagues are getting diverse and compelling stories into the hands of children & young adults.

Elysia Whisler joins us today to talk about her debut novel RESCUE YOU. It is a heartwarming love story about redemption, hope, and how everyone needs saving now and then. We discuss Elysia's road to publishing, PTSD, and, of course, dogs!You can find Elysia on Twitter and Instagram, and also on her website at  elysiawhisler.com.You can purchase RESCUE YOU here!And look for us at ktliterary.com and on Twitter and Instagram. 

K.D. Edwards is the author of the urban fantasy series THE TAROT SEQUENCE: Book One: THE LAST SUN, Book Two: THE HANGED MAN, and -just announced!- Book Three: THE HOURGLASS THRONE.Listen in for the inside scoop on some of K.D.'s writing practices and what's happening next in the series.You can purchase all of his books here!Download the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitchr, and more platforms! And please do rate, review, and subscribe to the show.Follow K.D. Edwards on Twitter @KDEdwards_NCWE RECOMMEND THESE AWESOME PODCASTS BY BLACK AUTHORS WE LOVE!My Imaginary Friends Podcast by L. PenelopeQuantum Froth Dispatches with Mike HaspilDeadline City by Dhonielle Clayton and Zoraida Córdova

Aida Lilly was born in Alabama and now calls Denver home. She attended the University of Montevallo and studied English and writing. She holds an MA in Organizational Management and a graduate certificate in publishing. She is the Communications Fellow for The Word for Diversity, and an Associate Agent at kt literary. Her favorite genres are adult and YA sci-fi and fantasy, contemporary YA, humor, and adult general fiction (bonus points for books written by diverse authors with characters that leap off the page). Good writing and pacing are all she needs to get wrapped up in a story, and her ideal day is spent with books, coffee, and bathbombs.

Introducing our new member of the kt literary team, Chelsea Hensley! Hear about her journey to and through publishing, talk books with Renee, and learn about her manuscript wishlist!She's looking for the whimsical and adventurous in Middle Grade, especially fantasy (and select contemporary MG).In Young Adult, she's looking for genre fiction, twisty mystery, and wants thrillers that are character-driven, dark, and edgy.She also is looking at select adult fantasy that's atmospheric, lush, bold, and female-driven. More here!Follow Chelsea on Twitter. WE RECOMMEND THESE AWESOME PODCASTS BY BLACK AUTHORS WE LOVE!My Imaginary Friends Podcast by L. PenelopeQuantum Froth Dispatches with Mike HaspilDeadline City by Dhonielle Clayton and Zoraida Córdova