• The Publishing Deal: Literary agent Samuel Bernard (Part 1)

  • Oct 30 2024
  • Length: 45 mins
  • Podcast

The Publishing Deal: Literary agent Samuel Bernard (Part 1)

  • Summary

  • In this first episode of the Publishing Deal series, where Madeleine and Tina chat to publishing insiders, they begin by sharing their latest updates, including Madeleine's proofreading process for her manuscript and Tina's experiences at a writing conference. They also dive into a discussion about receiving feedback, particularly on spicy scenes, offering practical advice on how to handle such critiques. The episode then transitions to an interview with Samuel Bernard, a literary agent at Zeitgeist Literary Agency, who shares insights on the importance of social media for authors, what agents look for in submissions, and the benefits of having a literary agent in Australia. The interview covers how to effectively use comparative titles, the critical first 500 words of a manuscript, and the agent's role in negotiating contracts and advocating for authors.

    00:00 Introduction and Greetings

    01:11 Madeleine's Book Update

    02:06 Tina's Fortnight Highlights

    04:35 Discussing Feedback

    12:20 Interview with Samuel Bernard

    19:31 The Journey to Now

    20:29 The Power of Social Media for Authors

    25:03 The Role of a Literary Agent

    27:42 Navigating Submissions and Manuscripts

    31:21 Comparative Titles and Their Importance

    37:19 Benefits of Having an Agent in Australia

    41:21 Final Thoughts on Agents and Publishing


    Links mentioned in this app:
    Booklinks Story Arts Brisbane
    Author Kirsten Ealand
    Illustrator Deb Hudson
    Samuel Bernard
    Zeitgeist Literary Agency

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