literary agent advice

Last night I gave a book event for Get Signed for the Aspen Writers Network, hosted by Aspen Words, the literary arm of the Aspen Institute. What I find so gratifying, as both an author and agent, is that even well over a year since its launch, this book continues to make writers feel positive and motivated about the […]

You’ve asked, so let’s make this simple: how to choose book comps? If the road from idea to book deal is long and winding, comp titles are the signs that tell agents and editors exactly where you’re headed. A comp title is a recent, successful book your project can sit beside, chosen to prove audience, […]