Clay Stafford continues his conversation with Donna Bagdasarian, Jenna Young, Kathryn Knight, MaryGlenn McCombs, and Robbie Bryan, following a book’s path from manuscript to marketplace. The discussion explores what authors need to understand about the inner workings of today’s publishing world.
What Agents Really Look for in Authors
Clare Toohey, Donna Bagdasarian, Josh Getzler, Paige Wheeler, Stacia Decker, and Vicky Bijur offer candid insight into the author agent relationship. They discuss submissions, representation, and the qualities that help writers stand out in a competitive field.




