A.M. Adair, Erin Flanagan, Gretchen Stelter, John DeDakis, Jonathan Payne, and Tracee de Hahn explore the working relationship between writers and editors. They discuss when an editor is needed, how to communicate effectively, and what to expect throughout the editing process.
What Agents Want in the First Five Pages
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...




