What Agents Look for and Why Submissions Succeed or Fail

Holly Sullivan McClure, Jason Yarn, and Peter Senftleben share what they look for in submissions and the most common reasons projects are declined. They offer practical guidance on preparing manuscripts and query letters, understanding market expectations, and improving your chances of finding representation.

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Building Characters with Depth, Emotion, and Complexity

Building Characters with Depth, Emotion, and Complexity

Mysti Berry, Sandra Parshall, Sasscer Hill, Sparkle Abbey, and Victoria Laurie explore how to create characters with genuine depth. They discuss emotion, backstory, and complexity, along with practical ways to move beyond clichés and avoid flat or predictable...