Conspiracy of Ravens

Literary agent Kelly Dyksterhouse explains what it really means to start your story “in the middle of things.”

Literary agent Kortney Price explains how burnout affects people in the publishing industry—it’s a real issue, and you are not alone!

Literary agent Jacqui Lipton sheds light on the mysterious word count guidelines for manuscripts—it’s not just another hoop for writers to jump through!

Literary agent Jacqui Lipton explains research—when it’s needed, how much is needed, and why it’s needed—for your work-in-progress.

Literary agent Jacqui Lipton breaks down what you should be looking for in a comp title — and when you can do without one.

Agent Kortney Price talks about the mistakes she most often sees in manuscripts with respect to neurodiverse characters.

Agent Kelly Dyksterhouse thinks of the first ten pages of a manuscript as a promise. Here’s how to keep your promise to readers, agents, and editors.

Literary agent Lori Steel breaks down why you need to pay more attention to setting in your story.