Literary Lens is a podcast for established authors, industry professionals, and aspiring writers to gain insights, inspiration, and practical advice in all aspects of the publishing industry where literary agents from The Tobias Literary Agency explore the fascinating intersections of literature, publishing, film, and television meet.
What does that mean?
Whether you're an avid reader, a budding writer, or simply passionate about storytelling, Literary Lens is your go-to source for engaging discussions, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights into the publishing business.
Our hosts include president of the agency Lane Heymont, Director of Adult Department Jacqui Lipton, and literary agents Ann Rose and Kelly Dyksterhouse with occasional pop-ins from our various other agents.
Our shows include:
The Murky Middle: a roundtable discussion about the things publishing professionals wish we didn't. What happens after you secure an agent, how to build your writing career, things you need to keep an eye out for, and more!
Quelling Your Query Conundrums with Ann Rose: Dread no more and tame the query beast during the Quelling Your Query Conundrums session with Ann Rose. Ann will workshop willing participant’s queries to optimize the chance of an offer of representation by sharing the do’s and don’ts of querying to elevate your submission package.
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The Literary Lens - Novels in Verse Ft. Sidura Ludwig, Thushanthi Ponweera, and Lyn Miller-Lachmann
In this episode of The Literary Lens, agent Jacqui Lipton speaks to three of her author clients who write novels in verse. They discuss when to use the format, the advantages of it, and tips for authors who want to give it a try.
Mentioned Titles and Other Links of Note Are Below!
Sidura Ludwig - SWAN
https://nimbus.ca/store/swan.html?srsltid=AfmBOorv55k-1jeqHa1OaFQ2W3C4qyVdFgmo-a4dWEwbQpuhiD1LVh5c (https://nimbus.ca/store/swan.html?srsltid=AfmBOorv55k-1jeqHa1OaFQ2W3C4qyVdFgmo-a4dWEwbQpuhiD1LVh5c)
Sidura’s Favorite
OTHER WORDS FOR HOME - By Jasmine Warga
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/other-words-for-home-jasmine-warga?variant=32200176533538 (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/other-words-for-home-jasmine-warga?variant=32200176533538)
May B. - By Carolyn Starr Rose
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/may-b-caroline-starr-rose/1100088328
Thushanthi Ponweera - I AM KAVI
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727099/i-am-kavi-by-thushanthi-ponweera/ (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727099/i-am-kavi-by-thushanthi-ponweera/)
Thushanthi’s Favorite
Books By Rajani LaRocca
https://www.rajanilarocca.com/novels/ (https://www.rajanilarocca.com/novels/)
Books by Reem Faruqi
https://reemfaruqi.com/
Lyn Miller-Lachmann - EYES OPEN and MOONWALKING
https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23162?srsltid=AfmBOoqvl4XKEQZeYVSUVEx01foZtCHY7ZD3djAlot6vSb2enDylaytq (https://lernerbooks.com/shop/show/23162?srsltid=AfmBOoqvl4XKEQZeYVSUVEx01foZtCHY7ZD3djAlot6vSb2enDylaytq)
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374314378/moonwalking/ (https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374314378/moonwalking/)
Lyn’s Favorite
THE POET X - By Elizabeth Acevedo
https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-poet-x-elizabeth-acevedo?variant=32206773846050 (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-poet-x-elizabeth-acevedo?variant=32206773846050)
Cordelia Jensen Classes
https://www.cordeliajensen.com/classes (https://www.cordeliajensen.com/classes)
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19 May 2025
April AMA LIVE
Lane, Jacqui, and Kelly answer questions from our listeners during our April AMA LIVE!
AMAs with The Tobias Literary Agency happen the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. eastern. Join us at https://www.youtube.com/@LiteraryLensPodcast/streams to tune in with us live!
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13 May 2025
The Literary Lens - What is Right to Shop?
Lane and Ann dive into what Right to Shop is, who needs it, and whether it does or does not mean a movie will get made.
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