Poets & Writers Theater

Every day we share a new clip of interest to creative writers—author readings, book trailers, publishing panels, craft talks, and more. So grab some popcorn, filter the theater tags by keyword or genre, and explore our sizable archive of literary videos.

The Word According to Karp: How to Get a Literary Agent

How to Get a Literary Agent: S&S's CEO Shares the Secrets

How to Get a Literary Agent: S&S's CEO Shares the Secrets

In this video, Simon & Schuster president and CEO Jonathan Karp gives writers advice on how to get a literary agent and their books published, including useful websites and reference books such as The Poets & Writers Complete Guide to Being a Writer (Avid Reader Press, 2020).

Tags: Not Genre-Specific | Jonathan Karp | Simon & Schuster | advice | literary agent | publishing | 2023
Jeffery Deaver

Jeffery Deaver with advice for writers | Waterstones

Jeffery Deaver with advice for writers | Waterstones

"A successful ending is the most important part of a book." Best-selling author Jeffery Deaver shares inspirational quotes from some of his favorite authors and offers his own writing advice on storytelling, editing, and rejection letters.

Tags: advice | Jeffery Deaver | Fiction | Creative Nonfiction
Inspiring Authors

Inspiring Authors

Inspiring Authors

“No book is written. Every book is rewritten.” Various authors offer inspiring writing advice and extoll the virtues of perseverance, self-expression, overcoming writers block, and the importance of writing every day.

Tags: Not Genre-Specific | advice