Agent Rita Rosenkranz describes what she looks for in accepting new projects, including the all important 'original' work, a unique point of view, a commitment to a specific marketplace, and more.

Even good writers make mistakes. Listen in as Megan Close, Associate Agent of Keller Media, lists some common ones so you can learn how to avoid them.

Even good writers make mistakes. Listen in as Megan Close, Associate Agent of Keller Media, lists some common ones so you can learn how to avoid them. Click here to play this audio clip

Agent and author branding expert Laurie McLean. Laurie explains the critical components of a successful digital marketing plan and shares specific examples that you can apply now. Click here to play this audio clip

Literary Agent Suzie Townsend, of Fine Print Literary Management, shares advice on how to make your sentences pop and how to develop great settings in your novel. Click here to play this audio clip

Learn about popular sub-genres and common topics expressed in the larger genre of young adult fiction. Literary agent Laurie McLean shares her insights and some great examples of leading works in this market.

Agent Jessica Regel discusses the difficulty of staying in the mid-list and how important it is to have a strong concept that keeps you at the top of the list for a long time.

Using flashbacks in a story can be tricky. Agent Harvey Klinger shares thoughts on whether they should be part of your story and if so, how to do it well.

Literary Agent Pam van Hylckama Vlieg discusses her favorite part about reading YA fiction, and the things that YA authors can get away with, that others might not Click here to play this audio clip

The young adult market is on the forefront of the shifts in publishing today. Leading agent Laurie McLean discusses how trends in digital media are visible in the YA market.