Full Replay! A Literary Agent Tells All: Navigating the Creative Process with Jessica Berg

In this eye-opening interview, literary agent Jessica Berg pulls back the curtain on what's hot, what's not, and how seasoned pros and aspiring authors alike can catch a literary agent's attention in 2025. From genre mashups to the enduring appeal of upmarket fiction, Jessica's strategies could transform your writing career. But that's not all—we also discuss her inspiring journey in founding her literary agency, Rosecliff Literary, exploring firsthand how passion and perseverance can carve new paths in the industry. Whether you're polishing your manuscript, searching for tips to help you craft the perfect query letter, or want to know if your story idea fits today's market trends before you dive into drafting, this conversation is packed with practical advice to help you navigate the ever-evolving world of publishing. Ready to take your writing to the next level? Hit play and join us for a masterclass in literary success. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Jessica Berg 02:08 Current Publishing Marketplace Overview 11:55 The Importance of Voice and Craft 14:37 What Makes a Good Client? 21:33 Querying Tips and Best Practices 27:03 Starting Rose Cliff Literary 31:25 Jessica's Writing Process 32:40 Q&A Session 01:04:42 Where to Find Jessica Online & Closing Thoughts 📚 References: 🔗 Rosecliff Literary: https://www.rosecliffliterary.com/ 🔗 Jessica Berg: https://www.jessicaberg.me/ 📅 You can find out more about essential writing topics such as these during my free events and workshops! I hold at least one per month. You can find an up-to-date list on my website here: https://bit.ly/jkcevents. 📼 I also offer replay rentals of my previous webinars in my replay library. Each replay includes everything from the live presentation—including the reference handouts—to allow you to take in the information and apply it to your own work at your own pace. You can browse the collection and take the next step in elevating your writing at https://janecleland.com/replay-library/ 💬 You can also follow me on social media for notifications, updates, and more writing tips and tricks! ✅ Facebook:   / janeclelandbooks   ✅ Instagram:   / janekcleland   ✅ TikTok:   / janekclelandauthor   ✉️ Prefer to keep up with things in your inbox? My mailing list sends out a monthly newsletter as well as event reminders. No spam, I promise! You can sign up for that here: https://bit.ly/jkcnewsletter 👍🏻 And, of course, if you found this video useful, don't forget to hit the like button for me. It helps YouTube show you more useful tips and techniques from me and unlocks features to help me make my videos better for everyone! 🔔 You can also subscribe and click the notification bell to be one of the first to know every time a new video goes live on my channel. Until next time, I hope you find strength and solace through reading and writing!