For the first in this series (all about live meetings!), we talk with agent Melissa Edwards at Stonesong about live pitches, e-consultations, and what works—and doesn’t—in each.

What makes a writer successful in these meetings? How do they best get answers that move their work forward? And what’s the difference between pitch and summary—and what blend helps you the most?

(And yes, that super long, awkward pause is on purpose. Form matching content. You'll see.)

Learn all this--and more--with Melissa, You can follow her on Twitter at @MelissaLaurenE, and book a meeting with her at http://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/melissa-edwards/.