FREE workshopFebruary Live Event: Q&A + Query Letter Critique with Lauren Kay & Literary Agent Jessica Berg
Join Lauren Kay + my literary agent Jessica Berg as we answer all of your questions related to writing, revising, querying, and publishing!
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Ask us anything about writing, revising, querying, or publishing!
Ask us anything about writing, revising, querying, or publishing!
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Meet your teacher
Hi, I’m Lauren.
I’m a young adult author, educator, creator, and most importantly, your guide through the highs, lows, and twisty-turny roads of the publishing world.
My first manuscript landed me 8 agent offers in 30 days, and my debut novel, ‘We Ship It,’ earned me a 6-figure, 2-book deal. That’s the dream, right? But it wasn’t smooth sailing.
Let’s back up a bit. When I started writing, I doubted I could make it as a novelist. I had no idea if my work was even good enough to publish. (Real talk: It wasn’t…yet. That took a lot of learning, drafting, and revising.) When I finally felt confident in my manuscript, I still felt clueless about how to get it published.
So I got curious and dove into research mode for weeks, uncovering everything I could about the industry, agents, and querying. I realized something that changed the game for me. The “traditional” advice — query slowly and wait your turn — serves agents, not writers. So I ignored that approach and forged my own path.
Leveraging the skills I gained running my own startups for 7 years, I devised a revolutionary querying system built on savvy strategy, analytical insights, and outside-the-box thinking. And it worked better than I ever imagined!
Now, my mission is to share everything I’ve learned, and help other writers like you navigate this challenging process with more ease, confidence, and joy.
I can’t wait to be part of your publishing story!
Meet our featured guest
Hi, I’m Jessica Berg.
Jessica Berg is a literary agent and author passionate about nurturing unique voices in publishing. As an agent with Rosecliff Literary, she focuses on character-driven stories and high-stakes narratives, helping authors navigate the industry. Her own fiction explores identity, generational trauma, and relationships. A multi-nominated writer with an MFA from Spalding University, Berg is a member of the AALA and EFA. She also provides developmental feedback for Writer’s Digest, Uncharted Magazine, and Fractured Lit. She is represented by Amy Collins of Talcott Notch. Find out more about her here.
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