Books & Such Literary Management The Podcast
Episodes
5 Reasons Agents Won't Read Your Whole Query (And How to Fix Them)
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder why your query received a form rejection… or no response at all? In this candid and surprisingly fun conversation, Books & Such agents p...
Should You Give Up On Traditional Publishing?
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the Books & Such agents tackle one of the most emotionally loaded questions in a writer's journey: Should I give up on traditional pu...
Publishing in 2026: Janet Grant on Trends, Calling, and the Future of Christian Publishing
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Books & Such Literary Podcast, host Jen Babakhan sits down with agency founder and publishing veteran Janet Grant to talk abou...
The Best Investments for Authors: Websites, Coaching, Social Media & More
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Books & Such podcast, our agents dive into a question almost every writer wrestles with: What should I actually spend money on ...
What NOT to Say as a Writer (and Why It Matters for Your Career)
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why venting about editors, authors, or agents can hurt your reputation How to respond to publishing frustrations wi...
Ask the Agents: Real Answers to Real Writer Questions
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wished you could ask a literary agent your toughest writing and publishing questions? In this episode, Books & Such agents, Jen Babakkan...
From Inbox to Impact: Building a Newsletter Readers Love
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: Newsletters can feel intimidating—but they don't have to. In this episode of the Books & Such Literary Management Podcast, Jen Baba...
Panic Free Platform Building
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does the word platform make you panic? You're not alone. In this encouraging and insightful roundtable episode, agents from Books & Such Literary Mana...
Becoming the Writer You Want to Be
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder what it really takes to become the writer you're meant to be? In this insightful episode of the Books & Such Literary Management Po...
Query Like a Pro: What Literary Agents Actually Look For
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our Books & Such podcast! We're so glad that you're here with us. According to literaryagent.com, the average literary agent can read 1...
Welcome to the Books & Such Podcast
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Books & Such Podcast! This mini welcome episode gives you the inside scoop on what our new podcast is all about. You'll hear our podcas...