What Agents Look for Before They Say Yes

Categories: Agents | Query | Synopsis

Evan Gregory, Jill Marr, and Sarah Dimick discuss what agents look for when reviewing submissions. They share insight into querying, writing strong synopses, and presenting work in a way that helps agents see its potential.

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