39 min
#76 Working with an Literary Agent with Rita Rosenkranz Freelance Writing Direct: Conversations with authors, journalists, agents, novelists, memoirists, niche writers, agents, publ
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Rita Rosenkranz founded Rita Rosenkranz Literary Agency after working as an editor at major publishers. She represents almost exclusively adult non-fiction titles in all major categories. She looks for familiar topics presented freshly and lesser-known topics presented commercially. She works with mainstream houses as well as regional publishers for niche projects.
In this episode:
How to research literary agents [3:39]
How to build your credibility before publishing a book or working with a literary agent [8:03]
Maintaining a professional relationship with your literary agent [11:24]
What makes a good, responsible author [17:21]
How authors can navigate contracts and how literary agents can help [19:47]
Advice on advocating for yourself as an author [23:18]
How to connect with Rita if you are interested in her as a literary agent [35:01]
Connect with Rita:
Website: https://ritarosenkranzliteraryagency.com
FREE PITCHING GUIDE: Find out more about this episode #76 at https://estelleserasmus.com/podcast. You also get a free pitching guide if you sign up for my newsletter.
Connect with Estelle:
Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published: https://estelleserasmus.com/books/writing-that-gets-noticed/
Sign up for my Substack https://estelleserasmus.substack.com (with craft advice and writing opportunities)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EstelleSErasmus
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@EstelleSErasmus (Come see me every Monday at 7 pm for a live AMA)
Rita Rosenkranz founded Rita Rosenkranz Literary Agency after working as an editor at major publishers. She represents almost exclusively adult non-fiction titles in all major categories. She looks for familiar topics presented freshly and lesser-known topics presented commercially. She works with mainstream houses as well as regional publishers for niche projects.
In this episode:
How to research literary agents [3:39]
How to build your credibility before publishing a book or working with a literary agent [8:03]
Maintaining a professional relationship with your literary agent [11:24]
What makes a good, responsible author [17:21]
How authors can navigate contracts and how literary agents can help [19:47]
Advice on advocating for yourself as an author [23:18]
How to connect with Rita if you are interested in her as a literary agent [35:01]
Connect with Rita:
Website: https://ritarosenkranzliteraryagency.com
FREE PITCHING GUIDE: Find out more about this episode #76 at https://estelleserasmus.com/podcast. You also get a free pitching guide if you sign up for my newsletter.
Connect with Estelle:
Writing That Gets Noticed: Find Your Voice, Become a Better Storyteller, Get Published: https://estelleserasmus.com/books/writing-that-gets-noticed/
Sign up for my Substack https://estelleserasmus.substack.com (with craft advice and writing opportunities)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EstelleSErasmus
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@EstelleSErasmus (Come see me every Monday at 7 pm for a live AMA)
39 min