Literary Agent Pam van Hylckama Vlieg talks about themes that she thinks will be popular in the coming years. Less vampires and super heroes, and more "issue" books. 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

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. 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.

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

Rhiannon Frater, hugely successful indie author of the As the World Dies trilogy, describes how she found an agent by leveraging the contacts she'd built while creating her indie career.

Literary Agent Jessica Regel offers perspective on whether a book should focus on plot or character and about how to ensure your character's voice speaks accurately to your reading audience. 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...

Agent Jennifer Weltz offers thoughts on the YA market today and how it has changed over time and what makes good YA Fiction today. 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. Click here to play this audio clip