In this episode, I chat with literary agents Christine Goss at The Purcell Agency and Esty Downs of Art House Literary Agency.

What We Discuss

• How we each got into agenting.
• What has surprised us the most about agenting.
• What we’ve enjoyed the most about agenting.
• Advice for querying authors.
• What causes us to pass on a manuscript.
• Advice for authors in the query trenches.
• Our number one tip for writers.

Resources

This Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Writing Day Workshops

Contact Info

Christine Goss

Christine’s Twitter

Christine’s Threads

Christine at The Purcell Agency

Christine Kelly Reads and Writes

Esty Downes

Esty’s Twitter

Esty’s Manuscript Wish List

Esty’s Website

Esty at Art House Lit

I see myself as part scout and part bridge between what the publisher and their representatives are asking for and what the community is generating.

Esty Downes – Art House Literary Agency