Why Does Publishing Take So Darn Long? With Special Guest Agent Stefanie Molina
Dec 18, 2024•47 min
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Episode description
Have you ever wondered why Publishing seems to take so much longer than any other industry?
We posed this question to agent Stefanie Molina, Ladderbird Literary--and discuss what it means for agents, editors, and - most of all - writers.
Want to talk about your work with Stefanie? Schedule a time here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/stefanie-molina
We discuss:
Current Trends in Publishing (00:03:57)
What Makes A work “Fresh”? (00:05:01)
The Importance of BIPOC Voices in Literature (00:06:32)
Communication Challenges in Publishing (00:08:33)
Literary Agents of Change (00:10:52)
Advice for Writers in the Querying Process (00:15:48)
Agents’ Constant Thoughts on Clients (00:28:56)
Hope for Industry Change (00:39:31)
Scholarship Opportunities (00:44:47)
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