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. Click here to play this audio clip

Do you have an amazing story, and just want to get the attention of an agent? Author and freelance writer Aline Newman can tell you what will get you noticed and what will get you ignored. Click here to play this audio clip

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.

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. Click here to play this audio clip

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. Click here to play this audio clip

Literary agent and publishing veteran Laurie McLean shares her expertise on the Young Adult fiction market, sharing why it's such a hot market and explaining the basics of what kind of books fit in this market. Click here to play this audio clip

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. Click here to play this audio clip

Agent Kimberley Cameron discusses her experience in working with new authors, including how many submissions she gets each week (it's a lot!) and how exciting it is to tell an author that they have an offer on the book. Click here to play this audio...

World building is a special skill for authors. Agent Jessica Regel shares thoughts on how to do it well so that you readers can really connect to the world you've created. Click here to play this audio clip

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.