The Prose Pros
Tali Shammas, Saint (S.T.) Gibson, Juliet Izon, Lauren Khan, Marisa Walz, Kate EmilieI'm Tali Shammas, a literary agent, and in this Substack, I shed light on publishing — an industry known for being opaque.
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Writing YA vs Adult with Tara Goedjen
Tara Goedjen writes atmospheric thrillers. Her forthcoming novel, PLEASE ENJOY YOUR STAY, set at a glamorous yet eerie hotel, is coming out with Atria this October.
Before writing books, Tara worked as a tennis coach (in Europe), as a coll...
Writing Horror with Marcus Kliewer
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✨ The Debut Revue ✨ Issue 4: Weekly Deal Breakdown and Q&A with Isabelle Engel ✨
Welcome back to this week’s issue of the Debut Revue! In this issue, you will find an eye-opening interview with the debut author of a book that was chosen for January’s Book of the Month, and, as always, an analysis of debut deals that cau...
What a Strong Query Letter Looks Like
AKA how to get me to request a full
Hello readers! I have been absolutely swamped with client work - who thought I would already be negotiating several deals within my first few months as an agent? I am so grateful to all my wonderful clie...
From Entrepreneur to Author with Carla Vass
Carla writes smart, escapist fiction full of glamorous settings, questionable decisions, and plenty of RPBB (rich people behaving badly). Also: a tiny bit of romance.
After years working at Goldman, Uber, Waymo then running her own startup...
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I am a literary agent at Storm Literary Agency. After years practicing corporate law, I rediscovered my childhood passion for storytelling. I love dark tales and complex characters, but am equally drawn to lush imagery and shimmering opulence.
Sunday Times/USA Today bestselling gothic author, wyrd woman, scorpio
Freelance travel, food, and designer writer based in NYC
\ud83d\udc96 literary agent, author, attorney, mom of 2 littles ✍\ud83c\udffb literary agent: @fineprintlit \ud83c\udf99️ co-host: @proseprospod \ud83d\udcdd rep: Jessica Mileo @ InkWell Management
Author of GOOD INTENTIONS (Feb. 2026, St. Martin's Press)
Seven Dishes to Fall in Love (July 2027) HarperCollins (UK) | Random House Children's Books (US) | Rep: Hellie Ogden at WME
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