Navigating the Literary Agent Landscape with Leslie Zampetti of Open Book Literary (encore addition!)

In this encore episode of "Writers with Wrinkles," hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid talk to Leslie Zampetti, a seasoned literary agent and founder of Open Book Literary. Leslie shares her unique perspectives on the publishing industry, emphasizing underrepresented voices and providing invaluable tips for aspiring authors. Dive into an discussion on querying, submission strategies, and the post-COVID publishing landscape.Key Takeaways:- Importance of professionalism and research in querying- Impact of COVID on the publishing industry and how it's adapting- Tips for writers to effectively navigate the agent querying process- Understanding the dynamics between authors, agents, and editors- Current trends and demands in various literary genresMentioned Resources:- Open Book Literary Agency- Leslie Zampetti's submission guidelinesSupport the Show:Support Writers With Wrinkles - become a subscriberSupport the show: make a one time donation!Email: [email protected] with Wrinkles Link Tree for more!Send us Fan Mail Support the showVisit the WebsiteFind Full Episodes on YouTube!Writers with Wrinkles Link Tree for socials and more!