You likely know Heather Cashman as Brenda Drake's partner in PitchWars. Now an agent at Storm Literary, she brings us wisdom from both sides of the desk--what rejections really mean, what it feels like to send them, and how you should interpret them.

Plus, we talk about what it's like to be a new agent, the rejections agents face, and so much more.

You can learn more about Heather at heathercashman.com.

Included with this episode is an invite to our e-Holiday party, December 16, 8:30pm EDT. Head to ManuscriptAcademy.com/RSVP to get on the list.

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Happy Thanksgiving!