Interview with Literary Agent Eleanor Jackson

Kelley talks with Literary Agent Eleanor Jackson and gets an insider's take on publishing. Eleanor talks about how she finds her clients, what she's looking for when she reads a submission from a new author, her idea of the perfect cover letter, the step by step process of what happens from the moment she takes on a new manuscript to the day the published book hits shelves, and a lot more!

[@dianamwilson]

This interview was the best I've come across in terms of explaining in a clear and also detailed way, the business of publishing. Thanks so much!

[@literaryprospects]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnnaISmith]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@literaryprospects]

You're so welcome!

[@christinacascadilla4473]

Nice theme song reference. Good interview.

[@patriciagallant8133]

As someone who is going through the querying process for the first time, hearing that what agents want to see in a query letter is... every agent is different... not very helpful.

[@opheliawild]

It is helpful. It means do your research on which agents you query so you can match your work with the right agent. You will also want to refine your query specifically for that agent if needed, just like you'd do with a resume for each job. It's about doing your homework to find a great fit for both you and the agent.

[@patriciagallant8133]

@@opheliawild Trust me. I’ve been doing my research.