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Chaos in kidlit
Phew. 2026 seems to be kicking kidlit’s ass, just sayin’.
First, there was the reorg at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. (I think this was last year, but time is feeling very wibbly wobbly because the world is also on fire, so it may...
So you want to be a literary agent
Dear You,
Yes You, the one who wants to be a literary agent.
The one who (rightfully!) may have stars in your eyes about working in books, signing authors, championing projects and people that you love through the brutal gears of publishi...
Red flags in Literary Agency contracts
Don't walk, run
Today, I have the burning need to highlight some red flags I’ve heard about and/or seen in contracts (or “agreements”) between authors and literary agencies.
On the 'pile up' effect in agenting
It’s a Thursday evening as I write this. I’ve changed into PJs, washed my face, and have been sitting by the fire finishing a line edit on a new client’s first book that I am very eager and excited to get on sub.
Line edits are one of the...
My Book Launches in Six Weeks. I’m Eating Brie at 10 PM and Refreshing Goodreads
Happy Tuesday! I’m thrilled to welcome Leslie back! You may remember her guest post from earlier this year, The 8,035-Night Success, and so many of you resonated that I’m thrilled to say she’s back to share about the final lead-up to public...
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Jenna Satterthwaite is a literary agent with Storm Literary. She is also the author of thrillers MADE FOR YOU, THE NEW YEAR'S PARTY, A KILLER GETAWAY and MY KILLER BLIND DATE. She lives in Chicago with her husband and three kids.
Bestselling author, ghostwriter, MFA prof. & defender of democracy. Novels: Glorious Boy, Flash House, Cloud Mountain, Face. Nonfiction: Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating Disorders. All posts @ MFALore.com
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