What Editors and Agents Really Look for in Fiction

Presented by: Brooks Sherman | Denise Dietz | Evan Gregory | Jill Marr | Sarah Dimick

Categories: Editing | Editors | Fiction | Literary Agent

Editors and literary agents Brooks Sherman, Denise Dietz, Evan Gregory, Jill Marr, and Sarah Dimick break down what makes fiction stand out. From voice and structure to emotional impact and market readiness, this session reveals what professionals look for in stories they champion.

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