Episode 157 - Keep your eyes on your own paper! Maintaining your balance as an author - with Barbara Poelle

February 15, 2020 00:55:19
Episode 157 - Keep your eyes on your own paper! Maintaining your balance as an author -  with Barbara Poelle
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Episode 157 - Keep your eyes on your own paper! Maintaining your balance as an author - with Barbara Poelle

Feb 15 2020 | 00:55:19

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This episode is a conversation with Barbara Poelle, agent with the Irene Goodman Literary Agency. We talk about the importance of having good critique partners, how to approach an agent at a conference, and that old favourite – showing not telling. Enjoy!

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