Gordon Warnock, literary agent and founding partner at Foreword Literary, explains what makes a great pitch.

Agent Jill Marsall discusses what a query letter is, how should it be formatted, and what's included. Click here to play this audio clip

Agent Jill Marsall discusses what a query letter is, how should it be formatted, and what's included.

Gordon Warnock, literary agent and founding partner at Foreword Literary, explains what makes a great pitch. Click here to play this audio clip

Literary agent Steve Hutson shares the type of story beginnings that capture his interest.

Literary agent Steve Hutson shares the elements that should be included in a nonfiction book proposal.

Agent Harvey Klinger talks about the value of good dialogue and how it comes very naturally to some writers.

Literary agent Steve Hutson shares the elements that should be included a book synopsis.

Agent Harvey Klinger talks about the value of good dialogue and how it comes very naturally to some writers. Click here to play this audio clip

Elaine Ash, author, editor, and book coach, discusses how writers should prepare for a meeting with a literary agent. First, create your book’s elevator pitch. Writers need to have their own 30-second advertisement crafted and ready to share. She encourages...