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#16: Publish Your Passion Literary Agent Chat with Cynthia Crawford


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It’s time to publish your passion! In this episode, join Dr. Jasmine and Cynthia Crawford for an informative and insightful conversation about how a literary agent can support your publishing journey. This conversation uncovers some of the hidden gems within the publishing industry. 

Cynthia is a literary agent for Embolden Media Group. She holds a Master of Divinity from Luther Rice University and is passionate about studying and teaching God’s Word, especially when women and youth are involved. So, it’s fitting that she serves as the Director of Discipleship at a church. Cynthia is an Upstate New York native but raised with southern charm; she currently lives in Atlanta. 

Episode Quotes

  • “Most publishers will not accept unsolicited book ideas. Literary agents are like sports agents. They help secure the deal.”
  • “Publishers are looking for you to engage with people, have a speaking platform, and a great book proposal.” 
  • “Publishers often want you to do at least 60% of the marketing for your book.” 
  • “I would tell women to remain. Stay the course and don’t give up. Don’t abandon the mission.”
  • “Girl go global means dream big and go for it.” 


Sponsor: JLM Global Consulting is a communications firm specializing in unpacking visionary ideas, assessing challenges, and providing the framework and training for persuasive, purposeful, and powerful written and verbal communication. Visit www.jlmglobalconsulting.com for more information.  

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Dr. Jasmine is a multi-talented author, educator, award-winning community leader, and founder of JLM Global Consulting, LLC and Girl Go Global, a community for purpose-driven women. For 20+ years, Dr. Jasmine has used her unique skills as an educator, professional writer, and communications strategist to build a career that allows her to serve small business owners, in academia, and at all levels of government. Whether she is mentoring women and girls, engaging students during university lectures, speaking as keynote, or serving at all levels of government, she is driven by providing support to others to meet needs, equip, and train. In addition to making the Daily Record’s Successful by 40 Very Important Professionals list, she is a President’s Management Council Fellow, entrepreneur, and writer with interests in topics that concern women.

To learn more about Dr. Jasmine, visit www.girlgoglobal.com or follow @girlgoglobal_ on IG. You can also visit www.jasmineleighmorse.com and follow @drjasmineleighmorse IG and FB.

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Girl Go GlobalBy Dr. Jasmine Leigh Morse