In this conversation, Andie Smith shares her journey as an author and literary agent, discussing her writing process, the importance of beta readers, and navigating the publishing landscape. She reflects on her experiences with Wattpad, the challenges of querying, and the balance between her writing and agency work. Andie also emphasizes the significance of finding inspiration and overcoming creative blocks, while providing insights into what she looks for in queries and the role of a literary agent.
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Chapters
00:00 The Journey to Authorship
04:15 Navigating the Publishing Process
06:43 The Role of Beta Readers
09:15 Writing Process and Outlining
11:48 Balancing Writing and Literary Agency Work
14:19 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Blocks
17:06 The Querying Landscape
19:39 The Role of a Literary Agent
22:34 Final Thoughts and Advice