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 will gain clear insight into what hooks professionals and keeps them reading.
Bringing Cities to Life on the Page
Cities are alive with opportunity, danger, and atmosphere. Learn how to bring urban environments to life, use setting to shape plot and character, and write convincingly about cities even if you have never lived there.
