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In this conversation, Andie Smith shares her journey as an author and literary agent, discussing her writing process, the importance of beta readers, and navigating the publishing landscape. She reflects on her experiences with Wattpad, the challenges of querying, and the balance between her writing and agency work. Andie also emphasizes the significance of finding inspiration and overcoming creative blocks, while providing insights into what she looks for in queries and the role of a literary agent.

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Chapters

00:00 The Journey to Authorship

04:15 Navigating the Publishing Process

06:43 The Role of Beta Readers

09:15 Writing Process and Outlining

11:48 Balancing Writing and Literary Agency Work

14:19 Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Blocks

17:06 The Querying Landscape

19:39 The Role of a Literary Agent

22:34 Final Thoughts and Advice