Literary Lens is a podcast for established authors, industry professionals, and aspiring writers to gain insights, inspiration, and practical advice in all aspects of the publishing industry where literary agents from The Tobias Literary Agency explore the fascinating intersections of literature, publishing, film, and television meet.
What does that mean?
Whether you're an avid reader, a budding writer, or simply passionate about storytelling, Literary Lens is your go-to source for engaging discussions, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights into the publishing business.
Our hosts include president of the agency Lane Heymont, Director of Adult Department Jacqui Lipton, and literary agents Ann Rose and Kelly Dyksterhouse with occasional pop-ins from our various other agents.
Our shows include:
The Murky Middle: a roundtable discussion about the things publishing professionals wish we didn't. What happens after you secure an agent, how to build your writing career, things you need to keep an eye out for, and more!
Quelling Your Query Conundrums with Ann Rose: Dread no more and tame the query beast during the Quelling Your Query Conundrums session with Ann Rose. Ann will workshop willing participant’s queries to optimize the chance of an offer of representation by sharing the do’s and don’ts of querying to elevate your submission package.
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Literary Lens is a podcast for established authors, industry professionals, and aspiring writers to gain insights, inspiration, and practical advice in all aspects of the publishing industry where literary agents from The Tobias Literary Agency explore the fascinating intersections of literature, publishing, film, and television meet.
What does that mean?
Whether you're an avid reader, a budding writer, or simply passionate about storytelling, Literary Lens is your go-to source for engaging discussions, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights into the publishing business.
Our hosts include president of the agency Lane Heymont, Director of Adult Department Jacqui Lipton, and literary agents Ann Rose and Kelly Dyksterhouse with occasional pop-ins from our various other agents.
Our shows include:
The Murky Middle: a roundtable discussion about the things publishing professionals wish we didn't. What happens after you secure an agent, how to build your writing career, things you need to keep an eye out for, and more!
Quelling Your Query Conundrums with Ann Rose: Dread no more and tame the query beast during the Quelling Your Query Conundrums session with Ann Rose. Ann will workshop willing participant’s queries to optimize the chance of an offer of representation by sharing the do’s and don’ts of querying to elevate your submission package.
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In this episode of The Literary Lens, agent Jacqui Lipton speaks to three of her author clients who write novels in verse. They discuss when to use the format, the advantages of it, and tips for authors who want to give it a try.
Mentioned Titles and Other Links of Note Are Below!
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Sidura’s Favorite
OTHER WORDS FOR HOME - By Jasmine Warga
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/other-words-for-home-jasmine-warga?variant=32200176533538
May B. - By Carolyn Starr Rose
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/may-b-caroline-starr-rose/1100088328
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727099/i-am-kavi-by-thushanthi-ponweera/
Books By Rajani LaRocca
https://www.rajanilarocca.com/novels/
Books by Reem Faruqi
https://reemfaruqi.com/
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374314378/moonwalking/
Lyn’s Favorite
THE POET X - By Elizabeth Acevedo
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-poet-x-elizabeth-acevedo?variant=32206773846050
Cordelia Jensen Classes
https://www.cordeliajensen.com/classes
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Lane, Jacqui, and Kelly answer questions from our listeners during our April AMA LIVE!
AMAs with The Tobias Literary Agency happen the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. eastern. Join us at https://www.youtube.com/@LiteraryLensPodcast/streams to tune in with us live!
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Team Tobias comes together once again to answer your questions about writing, publishing, and more! For this month's AMA, we brought in special guest Stefanie Rossitto,
Director of Foreign Rights Department + Literary Agent.
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CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of r@pe.
LIVE AMA FEB 26th, Weds, 7 PM EST
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Ann's book: The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean https://a.co/d/gCYdTMc
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LIVE AMA, Wednesday, December 11th at 7 PM EST: https://www.youtube.com/live/scgQhA2aiHI?si=3kXsw4Yd6kCwWBiD
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Jacqui's book: Law and Authors: A Legal Handbook for Writers https://a.co/d/6jfHpwI
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LIVE AMA, August 27th at 7 PM EST: https://www.youtube.com/live/uNhEugljugs?si=vLIQvcLH42GBbXNb
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Ann's book: The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean https://a.co/d/gCYdTMc
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JULY 31st, 7 EST AMA LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/live/BY4wBu7_SlM?si=VPaMe1wfxH1IpKju
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Ann's book: The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean https://a.co/d/buHzPlz
Jacqui's book: Law and Authors: A Legal Handbook for Writers https://a.co/d/6jfHpwI
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JUNE AMA: 6/24 at 7 pm EST: https://www.youtube.com/liveXQrZWVlMkI?si=9EHfvL6XXLLBQme
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Ann's book: The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean https://a.co/d/buHzPlz
Jacqui's book: Law and Authors: A Legal Handbook for Writers https://a.co/d/6jfHpwI
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Ann's book: The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean https://a.co/d/buHzPlz
Jacqui's book: Law and Authors: A Legal Handbook for Writers https://a.co/d/6jfHpwI
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Ann's book: The Seemingly Impossible Love Life of Amanda Dean https://a.co/d/gCYdTMc
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