How Publishing Works: Masterclass with Literary Agent Simon Trewin

Understanding how the publishing industry works will help you cope with rejection and improve your chances of avoiding it.  Sam Blake will quiz literary agent Simon Trewin on the process from contract signing to shelf, how long that takes and what's involved. Find out how writers get paid and the role of the literary agent, and how literary contracts work. Not all publishers are created equal - get the inside track on what questions to ask, how to avoid costly mistakes and what to look for if you are approaching publishers directly.