Have you ever wondered why Publishing seems to take so much longer than any other industry?

We posed this question to agent Stefanie Molina, Ladderbird Literary--and discuss what it means for agents, editors, and - most of all - writers.

Want to talk about your work with Stefanie? Schedule a time here: https://manuscriptacademy.com/faculty-members/stefanie-molina

We discuss:

Current Trends in Publishing (00:03:57)

What Makes A work “Fresh”? (00:05:01)

The Importance of BIPOC Voices in Literature (00:06:32)

Communication Challenges in Publishing (00:08:33)

Literary Agents of Change (00:10:52)

Advice for Writers in the Querying Process (00:15:48)

Agents’ Constant Thoughts on Clients (00:28:56)

Hope for Industry Change (00:39:31)

Scholarship Opportunities (00:44:47)