What Agents and Editors Want

Cookbook Publisher Jenny Wapner Wants Lots of Storytelling

The richest cookbooks don't shy away from personal stories and honesty, she says.

Feb 15, 2024

A Cookbook Deal is about More than Social Media Stats, says Literary Agent Amy Collins

You need expertise, great writing and a life.

Sep 15, 2023

The Washington Post's Joe Yonan Welcomes Story Pitches, with Caveats

Don't tell him what you wonder about, for example.

Jun 15, 2023

You Don't Need an Agent

This head of two prestigious publishing companies says to contact her directly.

Oct 15, 2022

Waiting for Agents

What it's like to get one literary agent interested in representing your book.

Sep 15, 2022

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