During Sunday’s Fireside Chat with an Agent, WCYR chairperson and intern agent Tali Shammas and FinePrint Literary agent Lauren Khan chatted with our members about finding representation for their work. The informative hour was given over to questions from our members, which Lauren and Tali answered, graciously and honestly.
Some of the topics discussed were:
- Agent queries, including how to compose query letters, how to find suitable comparable book titles, and what to include in your bio.
- How Lauren and Tali started out in the business.
- Conflicts of interest and establishing copyright.
- When in your book journey you should consider looking for an agent.
The WCYR wishes to extend its gratitude and appreciation to Lauren Khan and Tali Shammas for spending their time with us on a Sunday afternoon, and for their candor when answering our questions.
Tune in to Tali and Lauren’s literary podcast, The Prose Pros, for more talks with publishing industry professionals and behind-the-scenes insights and reflections on the publishing journey.
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