Literary agent, Philippa Sitters is with Jamie this week to chat about her career in publishing from a high intensity start with a major talent agency all the way through to starting her own agency, PSA Literary. Philippa shares a candid look at the day-to-day reality of running an independent agency, what she is looking for in her inbox, and why online author platforms are becoming increasingly significant in the industry.

Episode Chapters:

00:00 – Philippa’s entry into the publishing industry.

07:28 – The leap to starting a solo agency (PSA Literary).

13:54 – What Philippa represents (and the genres she doesn't).

19:45 – What makes a standout crime thriller and the need for fresh perspectives.

22:45 – Which book would Philippa want if she was snowed in at a cosy woodland cabin.

27:06 – Fiction vs. Non-Fiction queries: Breaking down the submission guidelines.

39:37 – How to write the perfect query letter (and major red flags to avoid).

49:20 – Do you really need an author platform and a social media presence?

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