In Episode 5 of Literary Prospects, we talk with Literary Agent Eleanor Jackson and get an insider’s take on publishing. Eleanor Jackson is literary agent at Dunow, Carlson and Lerner. She looks for books with deeply imagined worlds and for writers who take risks with their work. Her list includes authors of fiction and nonfiction in a […]
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In Episode 4 of Literary Prospects, we talk with author Maggie Smith about her newly published debut novel, Truth and Other Lies. Maggie writes about women and the challenges they face in dealing with what life throws their way. She’s the host of the weekly podcast Hear Us Roar, where she interviews debut novelists, and she
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In Episode 3 of Literary Prospects, we talk with debut author Adele Myers about her brand new book, The Tobacco Wives. Adele Myers grew up in Ashville, North Carolina, and has a journalism degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently works in advertising and lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her
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In Episode 2 of Literary Prospects, we talk with acclaimed book editor Alexandra Shelley. Alexandra is the editor of more than 50 published novels, including many bestsellers like Lilac Girls, Lost Roses and The Help, which sold more than 11 million copies and was made into an Oscar-nominated film. With more than 30 years’ experience,
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We’re excited to announce our brand new podcast, Literary Prospects! Our first guest is acclaimed author Julia Dahl. A former reporter for the New York Post and CBS News, Julia now teaches journalism at NYU and is the author of four novels, including Conviction, Run You Down and Invisible City, which was a finalist for
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Get comfy, grab a hot drink and some paper, and answer today’s prompts to jump start an essay or journal entry, or embody one of your characters to get to know them better. What is a mistake that you’ve made which ultimately led to a positive outcome? Describe your favorite location in your home and
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Who doesn’t love a good plot twist? We hope today’s prompts will inspire you to look at situations in your writing from a new angle and/or a different point of view, the key to surprising your readers with unexpected twists. Your character notices that a stranger is following her. She pretends not to notice. The
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Infatuation: what does the word make you think of? Budding romance or sinister obsession?Today’s prompts are all inspired by infatuation and the different forms it can take. Your character goes out for dinner on a date and becomes attracted to the waiter or waitress. Your character starts receiving flowers and anonymous gifts. She doesn’t know
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Happy New Year from Prospect 331! In honor of saying a hearty goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021, today’s writing prompts are all about new beginnings. Take an old poem, story or journal entry you’ve written and make the last line the first line of a new piece. Write a story about love at
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Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, traditionally the biggest “party night” of the year. With that in mind, today’s prompts focus on parties (remember those?). However you’re celebrating tomorrow, Happy New Year from Prospect 331! Write a story or scene that contains all three of these elements: a party invitation, a locked closet, and identical twins
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