Authors and Writers

Many writers assume literary agents are most akin to real estate brokers. While there are commonalities, a literary agent’s work can begin well in advance…

I remember when the proposal for Game Changer: How to Be 10x in the Talent Economy first came in, and I literally couldn’t wait until…

Literary agencies serve as a bridge between writers and publishers. They are the ushers that help make book dreams come true. Have you ever imagined…

Deirdre brings her 35 years of experience in the contracts world to us, and offers pointers on what every writer who dreams of, or has been offered, a book deal should know.

If you’re reading this article, chances are that you have a story worth telling. But as world events have publishers cutting budgets and turning away…

What are book editors looking for? It’s a recurring question we receive as agents. The answer will differ across genres. But there are several common…

We’re sharing a few of the best articles and tools our team has collected to guide you in your journey, as you pave your own…

In the past two months, we’ve been having the most extraordinary virtual conversations with writers from Ireland to Sydney, and everywhere in between. What’s impressed…

At this unprecedented moment in which we now find ourselves, publishers will be even more selective in their acquisitions. But fear not, because publishers are still looking…

Crafting a stand-out proposal takes a fresh idea, a demonstrated audience, and, what book editors like to call, great “scaffolding.” In addition to what we…

From bookstore and library closures, to authors canceling book tours, writers can feel like they’re navigating an uncertain world right now. But it is in…

Will I find an agent to represent my book? What, specifically, does an agent do? At what point in the publishing process should I seek…