Life After the Breakup: Navigating the Publishing World After Parting Ways with Your Agent, with Amy Trueblood
Send us Fan Mail Hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid welcome award-winning author Amy Trueblood to discuss a transition many writers face but few discuss: life after parting ways with a literary agent. Amy shares her journey of being on her fourth agent, offering a refreshing look at why changing representation is a natural part of a long-term career. About the Guest Amy Trueblood is the author of the acclaimed YA historical novels Nothing But Sky and Across a Broken Shore. Writing as Amy Tru...
Hosts Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid welcome award-winning author Amy Trueblood to discuss a transition many writers face but few discuss: life after parting ways with a literary agent. Amy shares her journey of being on her fourth agent, offering a refreshing look at why changing representation is a natural part of a long-term career.
About the Guest
Amy Trueblood is the author of the acclaimed YA historical novels Nothing But Sky and Across a Broken Shore. Writing as Amy True, she also authored the speculative romance series Clearly Charmed.
Key Discussion Points
- Normalizing Transitions: Agent changes due to retirement, agency closures, or genre shifts are standard industry "ebbs and flows."
- Re-Querying Strategy: Authors returning to the "trenches" should lead with their published credits to signal professional experience to new agents.
- Market Realities: The trio discusses the current high volume of submissions and why authors must exercise increased patience in today’s slower market.
- Overcoming "Baggage": Professionalism and a solid reputation are the best ways to counter fears that changing agents looks negative.
- Creative Evolution: Amy discusses her shift into romance and the experience of working with UK-based publishers.
Actionable Advice
- Be Transparent: Sharing industry struggles helps the wider writing community.
- Leverage Credentials: Use your history to establish immediate credibility.
- Stay Professional: Agents value reliable partners who understand the business.
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