An off-duty literary agent overthinking books, culture, tech, design, money, motherhood, and wellness. Weekend dispatches that explore how we build our lives, the tools we use to do it, and the culture that surrounds us.
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New Era of Literary Agent Taste and AI
literary agents in the crossfire of ethics, taste and deal making
Welcome to The Weekend Rant where an off-duty literary agent discusses cultural moments that explore how we build our lives, the tools we use to do it, and the commentary th...
How To Exist On The Internet As An Author No Matter The Stage You're At
note: this is not about the algorithm
What I’ve learned from coaching writers about how to exist on the internet is that it’s not one-size-fits-all advice. Today we’re going to talk through some industry changes, reasonable goals for you...
🤑 What Working in Publishing Has Taught Me About Money
we were all told we wouldn't make any, so why do some people get rich in books?
When I applied to publishing grad school in the UK the course director called me to offer me a spot in the MA program and clearly said: “You will be an interna...
AI book pitches are making me feel like an HR robot 🤖 What are we going to do about pitch slop?
is this what reading job applications in 2026 feels like? welcome to the age of "slush pile nihilism"
It’s begun.
What A Literary Agent Reads For Fun
balancing work reading without burnout
Reading for fun. It sounds delightful, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, reading for fun as a literary agent can feel like pressure, research, and lead to burnout as much as it can reignite our love for what...
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