56: Specificity: A Lit Agent's Craft Secret

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Previously titled “41: Specificity: A Lit Agent's Craft Secret” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 6, 2026

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Listen, we could tell you all day what it takes to make a query and a novel sparkle, but why not hear it from a star agent like Michaela (Mike) Whatnall? That's right! This week, authors Anna Mercier and Lyssa Mia Smith chat with Mike Whatnall of the Dystel, Goderich & Bourret agency about what makes a project really stand out and the answer is: specificity. Mike's craft insight covers everything from pitches to magic systems and everything in between.Michaela Whatnall's WebsiteTurning to Story Substack

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