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The range of potential agents can feel overwhelming to someone just starting out; a senior agent at the Transatlantic Agency shares her tips for connecting with someone who will stand by your work with commitment and thoughtfulness.
An immigrant novelist reflects on the opportunities extended to her by the American publishing industry—and challenges the notion that she should be grateful to be given any kind of welcome.
The author of Spring, Summer, Asteroid, Bird (Norton, 2025) encourages writers to consider a deeper definition of diversity and embrace alternative storytelling styles and structures.
The new president of the Association of American Literary Agents speaks about the state of agenting today, what writers misunderstand about agents, and the numerous irons she has in the literary fire.
Founded to support the work of marginalized poets, Get Fresh Books publishes one to three poetry collections each year, selecting manuscripts from a pool of no-fee submissions and solicited work.
Guided by a mandate to seek out and amplify underrepresented voices, the Feminist Press publishes twelve to fifteen books a year in multiple genres and holds open submission periods twice annually.
Hoping to inform, entertain, and connect to readers, 2Leaf Press has published dozens of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction titles as an independent nonprofit serving a diverse audience.
Lambda Literary’s new executive director shares her goals for expanding inclusivity at the nonprofit by engaging writers across genres, mediums, and identities.
Mariner Books executive editor Rakia Clark talks about unlocking the full potential of an author, how writers can shine in the query letter, and effecting meaningful change in the publishing industry.
Annie Hwang of Ayesha Pande Literary talks about community building, professional burnout, the questions writers should ask when querying agents, and the demanding work of advocating for diversity in publishing.
