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Sep 30, 2019

What happens when editors or agents say they're looking for something specific, but when you submit that very thing, it goes nowhere? The Gatecrashers discuss this confusing publishing phenomenon. 

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

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Sep 23, 2019

Joining a writer community can help you grow, but it can also be detrimental to your publishing career. Join the Gatecrashers as they unpack the realties of "writer group mentality" and the dangers these groups can pose to your career.

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


Sep 16, 2019

It's easy to assume that the faculty at a writers' conference are knowledgeable, trustworthy, and good at their jobs. But the reality is that conferences simply can't fully vet each and every faculty member. Join the Gatecrashers as they dive into why and how this happens.

Amanda Luedeke is literary agent and Vice...


Sep 9, 2019

If you pair a great platform with a great book idea, you'll have a guaranteed bestseller, right? Not always.

The Gatecrashers tackle the mythical "formula for book-publishing success," addressing the problems with the "do X and you'll get Y" approach to publishing.

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


Sep 4, 2019

The Gatecrashers dive into the reality that not all literary agents and book publishers/editors are good at their jobs. From obvious scams (e.g. agents who demand a cut of self-published earnings) to frowned-upon policies (e.g. we'll only publish your book if you hire us for marketing), we'll offer stories and...