Bestselling authors William and Lara Bernhardt discuss the latest news in the book world, offer writing tips, and interview Katharine Sands, the highly-sought-after literary agent from the Sarah Jane Freymann Agency.

Opening Thoughts
Yes, Bill and Lara are married and live together, they just broadcast from different rooms. But it doesn't matter because there are books and superheroes in all of them.

News
1) AI Program Lets You Speak to the Dead
2) First-Time Author with Major Book Deal is Cancelled Due to Online Behavior

Interview
During this chat with Katharine Sands, you will learn:
1) how she became an agent;
2) what she's looking for:
3) hot trends she's seeing for 2024;
4) how to perfect your pitch; and
5) what she'll be doing on the WriterCon Cruise.

Closing Thoughts
Lara wants you to join her for the WriterCon Cruise. Lots of instruction, both large-group and small, guaranteed one-on-one meetings with the agent and others, chances to make new writer friends and learn new writer tricks. Plus we have a blast, and Lara is talking about wearing a swimsuit! Join the adventure: https://writercon.com/writercon-cruise/

Until next time, keep writing, and remember: You cannot fail, if you refuse to quit.
William Bernhardt
www.williambernhardt.com
www.writercon.com