Agent Antics
Vicky Weber, Cathie Hedrick-ArmstrongLiterary agents Vicky Weber and Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong are dishing out insider secrets on the publishing industry, sharing laugh-out-loud writing tips—plus whatever else pops into our heads. Expect real talk, a few rants, and advice.
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The Trouble with AI According to Vicky
I was halfway through a draft when I realized something had gone terribly wrong.
Not with the plot.
Not with the pacing.
Not even with that one chapter I keep pretending is “fine for now.”
It was the name.
A perfectly normal name. A...
10 Things Writers Do in Queries—and What Agents Really Think
Writers often assume agents are these unflappable, all-knowing gatekeepers who glide through submissions like a Disney villain with perfect eyeliner and a lifetime supply of thin patience.
But here’s the truth:
While, yes, agents notice a...
The Stages of Writing a Novel (As Explained by Toddlers)
If you’ve never watched a toddler experience the full breadth of human emotion in under seven minutes, let me tell you: it’s the closest thing to drafting a novel I’ve ever seen.
My daughter Eliana is a perfectionist. My son Cal is a joyfu...
Ask Me Anything!
Good morning, publishing world! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on this Substack so I want to start by giving a HUGE shoutout of thanks to Vicky Weber at CMA Lit for filling in the gaps these last several months.
When Vicky and I star...
Comp Titles Are Like Weird Relatives at Thanksgiving
Welcome to Agent Antics, where literary agents Vicky & Cathie share industry secrets, laugh-out-loud writing tips, and the occasional well-earned rant. Free subscribers get our posts; paid ones unlock the full archive + exclusive access to...
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I’m Vicky Weber—author, literary agent, toddler mom, and forever teacher-at-heart. I share the highs, lows, and real talk of writing, publishing, and chasing creativity.
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency representing Adult and Young Adult Fiction. Non-Fiction representation pending.
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