Cris Freese
Writer's Digest
Cincinnati, OH, United States
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Literary Agents Discuss Trends in the Science Fiction Genre Today
We asked agents from our annual roundup to weigh in on some of the most popular genres they represent—talking trends, common weaknesses, series potential and more. Here’s how to stand out in the science fiction genre. → Read More
Literary Agents Discuss Trends in the Science Fiction Genre Today
We asked agents from our annual roundup to weigh in on some of the most popular genres they represent—talking trends, common weaknesses, series potential and more. Here’s how to stand out in the science fiction genre. → Read More
Spotlight on MG and YA Fiction: Agents Answer Burning Questions About Today’s Industry Trends
We asked middle-grade and YA fiction agents from our roundup to weigh in on some of the most popular genres they represent—talking trends, common weaknesses, series potential and more. Here’s how to stand out in middle-grade & young adult fiction. → Read More
New Literary Agent Alert: Eva Scalzo of Speilburg Literary Agency
Literary agent Eva Scalzo is open to queries! She is looking for romance and various sub-categories of the young adult category. → Read More
The Thankful Writer: Five Writing Perspectives to Be Grateful For
Here are five writing perspectives to be thankful for; from Susan Reynolds, Jennifer Probst, Chuck Wendig, Steven James, and Gabriela Pereira. → Read More
New Literary Agent Alert: Rachel Horowitz of The Bent Agency
Literary Agent Rachel Horowitz is open to queries! She is seeking humorous middle grade and contemporary Young Adult fiction. → Read More
New Literary Agent Alert: Michelle S. Lazurek of WordWise Media Services
New literary agent Michelle S. Lazurek is open to queries! She is currently seeking Christian nonfiction works for adults, and picture books for children. → Read More
Meet the Literary Agent: Christopher Rhodes, The Stuart Agency
Meet literary agent Christopher Rhodes of The Stuart Agency. In this interview, learn how each of his clients presents dream projects and what he's seeking. → Read More
Representing Horror: 5 Horror Literary Agents Discuss What's Hot
Five literary agents, who all represent horror, take a break from reading manuscripts to talk about what they're seeking and what they see in the market. → Read More
Agent Spotlight: Literary Agent Wendi Gu of Janklow & Nesbit
Literary agent Wendi Gu of Janklow & Nesbit is open to queries! She is seeking picture books, literary fiction, and a variety of nonfiction. → Read More
6 Lessons Writers Can Learn from Netflix's 'Stranger Things'
Stranger Things' roaring success was the result of its blend of nostalgia, unexpected storytelling elements, an immersive plot—as well as other aspects that writers can emulate in their own writing to craft compelling tales. → Read More
Agent Spotlight: Jennifer Chen Tran of Bradford Literary
Literary agent Jennifer Chen Tran is open to queries! She is currently seeking women's fiction, select YA and middle-grade, and various types of nonfiction. → Read More
30 Reasons to Read Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 (Plus a Giveaway!)
Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market 2018 released yesterday, with interviews with Kwame Alexander, Mindy McGinnis, Dandi Daley Mackall and more. → Read More
Meet the Agent: Claire Anderson-Wheeler of Regal Hoffman & Associates
Meet literary agent Claire Anderson-Wheeler of Regal Hoffman & Associates and discover pitch and writing tips, her dream projects, and more. → Read More
Choosing a Publisher: The Pros & Cons of Publishing with a Small Press
Karen Cioffi shares her experience working with a small traditional press, and the pros and cons of this form of publishing. → Read More
Author Melissa Fraterrigo Shares 7 Keys to Writing She's Learned So Far
Melissa Fraterrigo shares 7 things she's learned so far about writing, including sharing your passion and love for literature. → Read More
New Agent Alert: Kimberly Jago of Jago Ciro Entertainment
Kimberly Jago is open to queries! She is an entertainment/talent manager who has just started taking on literary clients. She is seeking young adult. → Read More
Successful Query: Author Shares Query Letter that Landed an Agent
Debut author Jennieke Cohen shares the query letter that landed her an agent. Jennifer Unter shares her commentary on the query letter. → Read More
Literary Agent Rachel Vogel Has Changed Literary Agencies
Literary agent Rachel Vogel, featured in the October 2017 issue of Writer's Digest, has switched agencies to the Dunow, Carlson, & Lerner Literary Agency. → Read More
New Agent Alert: Adrienne Rosado of Stonesong
Adrienne Rosado is open to queries! She is seeking contemporary, mystery, historical, thriller, and fantasy for adult and children's fiction. → Read More