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Querying a Literary Agent, Part 4: What Happens After You Hit Send

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In the final installment of our four-part series on querying literary agents, we break down what to expect when a literary agent replies to your email. From form rejections and useful feedback to the coveted request for more materials, today’s episode is all about helping you navigate agent responses.

Plus, in publishing news:

A $44 million scam targeting writers has resulted in federal charges
Fan fiction hits the bestseller lists with Dramione-inspired debuts
A bestselling memoir-turned-film faces accusations of fraud and fabrication

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Overthinking Couch Topics:

The 3 types of literary agent responses
How to recognize a personalized rejection
What it means when agents request more materials
The difference between execution and market viability
What to do next—whether it’s a “yes,” “no,” or radio silence

📫 Also, I share a personal update on my surprise stint in Google Purgatory, and why you may not have heard back from me via email.

🎧 Catch up on the full Literary Agent series:

• Part 1: Should You Query a Literary Agent?

• Part 2: How to Research Literary Agents

• Part 3: How to Write a Query Letter

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