Mar 30, 2020

Writing books doesn't always pay the bills. So how can an author diversify his or her revenue streams and bring in additional income while working from home? The Gatecrashers have a few ideas.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke, where she has agented since 2009.

Charis Crowe is a...

Mar 2, 2020

Rejection stings. Yet in the book publishing business, it's inevitable. Listen in as the Gatecrashers share their best tips for handling rejection like a pro.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke. She brings 10+ years of experience as an agent.

Charis Crowe is a marketer and...

Feb 24, 2020

No one wants to be fired, but every once in awhile, it happens. The Gatecrashers discuss the various reasons your book agent might decide it's time to call it quits and end your working relationship. 

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke. She brings 10+ years of experience to her...

Feb 17, 2020

Some authors fire their agents prematurely, while others stick around for far too long. In this episode, the Gatecrashers look at six signs that it may be time to fire your literary agent—or at the very least have a heart to heart.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at MacGregor & Luedeke. She brings...

Jan 20, 2020

The self-pub world prides itself on transparency. You want to know the ins and outs? They're happy to tell you all they know. But even self-pub authors have secrets. Join the Gatecrashers as they uncover what you're NOT going to hear from a self-pub author.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice President at...