What Editors and Agents Really Look for in Fiction

Publishing & Author Career • Writing Craft
2013
Featuring Brooks Sherman, Denise Dietz, Evan Gregory, Jill Marr, Sarah Dimick

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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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