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 | Only paid issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 12 | Founded | 2 months ago | Last Issue | 11 days ago |
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What Makes A "Book Club Book" A True Book Club Book?
what type of book actually connects people and powers word-of-mouth momentum
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 co...
Jealousy? I Don't Know Her
how I handle envy and jealousy in a competitive business
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 surrou...
Writers, Your Group Chats Are Scaring Me
yes, the news is spicy right now, but are you guys spiralling?
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...
A Seasoned Literary Agent's 6 Rules For Modern Writers
it's 2026--and by all accounts a living nightmare--but how should writers handle this maelstrom?
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...
How Books About Death Teach Us How To Live
what's the worst thing that can happen to a protagonist or a person? a child dying.
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...
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