#MSWL + #WDC16–TONIGHT at 7 EST

Tonight, #MSWL and #WDC16 (the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference) bring you a chat on pitching at conferences, how to use #MSWL–and how to find the right agent for you. Have…

Katie Shea Boutillier

I am all about voice and imperfect characters. On the page, they should be aware of it, yet sometimes they can be in denial of their wrongdoings – that’s what…

Lydia Shamah

I’m looking for edgy and enchanting page-turners written with a light hand. I always enjoy strong female characters, and have a thing for unreliable narrators. Strong world building is a…

Noah Ballard

Contemporary-set literary fiction, literary noir, non-fiction exploring some weird/interesting facet of our world in a narrative way, humor….

Diana Finch

What I like to see are: Books about the environment – but not just nature writing, also science, business, lifestyle issues, even YA fantasy! Memoirs about difficult journeys, both literal…

Peter Knapp

I am a literary agent at Park & Fine Literary and Media, where I represent middle grade and young adult fiction and graphic novels. Previously, I worked at Floren Shieh…

Carrie Pestritto

I am currently looking for fresh, diverse perspectives in fiction and nonfiction for adults and children. I’m particularly drawn in by unique voices, strong character development, high-concept plots, and transporting…

Sharon Pelletier

Sharon Pelletier joined DG&B in 2013 after working for Europa Editions and Barnes & Noble, and was named senior agent in 2021. Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit,…

Mike Hoogland

Michael Hoogland joined Dystel & Goderich after completing a foreign rights internship at Sterling Lord Literistic. Before pursuing a career in publishing, Mike studied at Colgate University and graduated with…