Harvey Klinger, literary agent, provides perspective on the need for strong prologue that hooks the reader with a cliff hanger that draws them into the story. He also shares thoughts on how to effectively employ a flashback in your story.

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.

Agent Richard Curtis shares his thoughts on what writer's should focus on when writing… the book itself, not the platform or medium on which the book will eventually end up.

Laurie McLean, Literary Agent and Dean of the San Francisco Writer's University, discusses the state of publishing industry today and how to create opportunities from the chaos of constant change. Click here to play this audio clip

Agent's Jean Naggar and Jennifer Weltz offer insights about what genres publishers are often focused on, including literary novels, good mysteries, romance, historical novels, and more.

Agent Laurie McLean offers great advice about how to understand the readers of the young adult market so you can be successful in your writing work for this growing market.

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

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.

Agent Harvey Klinger offers thoughts on the importance of having a passion for what you are writing and how formulaic writing often doesn't work in place of passion.

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.