Literary Agents 101

In the latest “Craftwork” episode, a deep-dive conversation about literary agents with Carly Watters, herself a longtime literary agent and the co-host of the popular writing podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing. Carly is “very online”-follow her on Instagram and Twitter-with a keen understanding of the digital landscape and the challenges faced by contemporary authors. In this episode, we discuss what you need to know about pitching a literary agent, what agents are looking for in writers-and more.
Carly Watters is a SVP and Senior Literary Agent at P.S. Literary. She began her publishing career in London as an assistant at the Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency. Carly joined Toronto-based P.S. Literary Agency in 2010 and has sold over 100 books during her career. She represents award-winning and bestselling authors in the adult fiction and non-fiction categories, and select children’s books.
She is known for her long-term vision for her authors and being an excellent collaborator with a nose for commercial success. She has close ties to publishers in the major markets, is a member of the AALA, and works directly with film agents to option film and TV rights to leading networks and production companies. Her clients’ books have been translated into 40 languages, optioned for TV and film, adapted into podcasts, and have been on every bestseller list from coast to coast, including the New York Times, USA Today, the LA Times, the Washington Post, the Toronto Star, and the Globe and Mail. Carly is also an annual judge for the Women’s Fiction Writing Association Rising Star Award.
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[@franzbartolome6201]

She was the agent behind Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, I'm a fan

[@deborah3188]

Fabulous interview. Very helpful thank you. ❤

[@otherppl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Lukeeeeo]

Really good interview !!

[@otherppl]

thanks for tuning in!

[@erok562]

Use headphones, You’ll be alright. 😄 great information!❤

[@otherppl]

thanks for tuning in!

[@jpch8814]

Bro, you are massive!

[@tracyyoung8734]

good advice for first time writer. Thanks

[@otherppl]

thanks for listening! 💛

[@BruceWBishop]

I watched your interview in half-hour segments and there are parts that I'll watch again. I didn't know you or Carly (a fellow Canuck ) before this, but am happy to now! Enlightening.

[@otherppl]

thanks so much for tuning in! big archive of interviews (more than 900) available wherever podcasts are available. have at it!

[@joelcrumbley1551]

Thank you for this video!

[@otherppl]

You bet!

[@bogman192]

What a great interview - thank you :)

[@otherppl]

thanks so much! 💛

[@austinmatthews8852]

This was great!! Most informative one I've watched yet. I am currently writing my debut book. (My audio was great btw)

[@otherppl]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for tuning in!

[@Abhishekraj-cx1dl]

Learn a lot, thank you 👍👍

[@otherppl]

thanks for tuning in! 💛

[@Loufi303]

Very low volume (audio) 😢

[@otherppl]

sorry! will be doing another episode w carly soon and will be sure to keep an eye on levels. thanks for tuning in. 💛

[@johnnyamado5780]

She also speaks far too quickly.
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[@rosieradcliffe5578]

Such a shame but I could hardly hear Carly so gave up half way, and it all sounded interesting.

[@otherppl]

hmmm so sorry! you can try listening to the podcast episode. i'm pretty sure that the audio mix should be fine in audio.

[@candjuskus3619]

Sound quality terrible. If you turn it up to hear her he blasts your ears when he speaks. Gave up

[@otherppl]

so sorry. i can assure you that if you listen to the podcast as audio (available wherever you get your podcasts) the mix will be much better. my video skills < my audio skills. thanks for tuning in, and my apologies once again.