Literary agent Francesca Riccardi on how to hook an agent - and what to avoid!

[@TheReluctantCoder]

I really really enjoy these videos and as an aspiring writer, these are so helpful!!

[@jonnyhendriks7052]

My new favourite podcast. I loved this episode. Francesca is wonderful and so was her advice. I wanted Tariq to ask what it was about Marco's writing that made her take him on or at least share that story. 😊

[@freedomthroughspirit]

Enjoyable listen, thank you all. Appreciated! Fascinating how different agents' practices are from one another. One reads sample chapters and query/cover letter last. Another only the query letter, rarely the manuscript (unless on the fence) - the latter being Jessica Faust from what I recall her saying. Extremely insightful for us aspiring authors.

[@MargaretCheng-du9os]

This is great! Illustrates why Francesca is brilliant to work with! Down to earth, funny, direct........could go on.....

[@Outsourcingidea]

"Francesca Riccardi's insights are invaluable for aspiring authors! Hooking an agent can be a daunting task, but her expertise sheds light on the path to success. Avoiding pitfalls is just as important, and her guidance is a beacon for navigating the complex world of literary representation. Kudos to Francesca for sharing her wisdom!"

[@GordonMcLachlan]

Love Francesca! I met her on an Agent-1-2-1 and she was fantastic. Really enjoyed the episode. It was great to hear her go into so much detail about submissions and the querying process.

[@JoeKenn51]

Interesting and helpful and unfortunaely as Ismo once said: Language!

[@MrK.A]

Yeah, agreed. Her language is a turnoff.

[@MrK.A]

Thank you for these videos guys. Brilliant work. And incredibly helpful for aspiring authors. That being said, i wasn't a fan of Francesca's potty mouth and misandrist talk. Dear oh dear!

[@AR-mu4zq]

Agree off putting.