What Agents Want in the First Five Pages

Publishing & Author Career • Writing Craft
2022
Featuring Carly Watters, P.S. Literary

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The first five pages often determine whether a manuscript moves forward or stops cold. Literary agent Carly Watters of P.S. Literary shares what agents look for immediately, how to capture attention fast, and why some submissions stand out while others fade. Writers will gain clear insight into what hooks professionals and keeps them reading.

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