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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