The Weekend Rant
Carly WattersAn 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.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 17 | Founded | 4 months ago | Last Issue | 10 days ago |
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I've Rejected 200,000 books In My 17 Years In Publishing
I’m sorry I missed last weekend’s rant! I was sick with a summer cold and didn’t have enough hours in the day to get it done. We’re back with free post that will resonate with many aspiring author subscribers. Please share it!
Why do lit a...
What Is Literary Tastemaking In The Age of AI?
the "taste" buzz word is something I've been working on for my entire career
The rant comes one day early because I have my triathlon tomorrow! Send me some good vibes at 8:30am tomorrow morning swimming 1.5km, biking 40km, and running 10k...
Why Don’t Literary Agents Burn Out More Often?
why people always want more, more, more from us
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 that surrounds it.
The Contentification of Books
What are books in an era where we package them into clips, memes, and highlights? And who can we trust?
Welcome to The Weekend Rant where an off-duty literary agent discusses cultural moments that explore how we build our lives, the tools...
Why Platform Isn't Enough To Sell Books
250k followers doesn't = bestseller; the "secret" is proof of concept + power of conversion
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...
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