Every book project begins with an idea. And after that, it’s up to the author and her or his agent to get that idea out into the world (more specifically, into the hands of an enthusiastic editor).

From finding the right agent and how to manage what will hopefully be a long client/agent relationship to demystifying the process of publishing a book and working with editors, superagent Laurie Abkemeier (Marley & Me, Rise of the Rocket Girls, Seinfeldia) – Jennifer and Kim’s agent – engages in a real talk conversation about one of the most important members of an author’s professional team, the literary agent.

Bonus: the agent who didn’t even like dogs before she agented the greatest dog book of all time shares the idea for the book she’s dying for someone to write.

Resources:

• Laurie Abkemeier at DeFiore and Co.
• Laurie on Twitter
• Laurie on Tumblr