Interview with Beth Phelan, Literary Agent

***My interview with Beth Phelan originally appeared on jamesriverwriters.org ahead of the 2013 James River Writers Conference***

Beth Phelan, Literary AgentGetting to know the agents you pitch gives you an advantage, whether you’re adding a query to the slush pile with fingers crossed or pitching face to face at a conference like JRWC. We’re excited to announce that literary agent Beth Phelan from the Bent Agency will be joining us at this year’s James River Writer’s Conference.

QUESTION 1: The publishing industry is changing rapidly these days. What are the biggest challenges that writers face in this new era? What are the biggest advantages?More