 ABOUT THE AGENT:
Donovan Levine is an associate literary agent at Neighborhood Literary and AALA member based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When not doing agent work, he can probably be found at a local dive bar cheering for Philly sports teams. Donovan craves voice-driven, fly-off-the-page characters and adventurous stories, with messaging and themes relevant to the times. And he is especially seeking underrepresented voices with powerful, lived experiences. DONOVAN IS SEEKING: Get your creative juices flowing each week with these fun weekly writing prompts and story starters by Brian A. Klems of Writing Day Workshops. The only rules: sit down, start writing, aim for at least 500 words (no upper word limit), and have as much fun as you can with it.
This week's prompt is:  ABOUT THE AGENT: Sahara Clement (she/her) is an agent and editor based in Philadelphia, PA. For over a decade, she’s worked closely with authors and artists to transform their ideas into beautiful books. Her publishing journey began on the Entertainment team at Chronicle Books and continued at Penguin Random House, where she built Clarkson Potter’s Culture list from the ground up. From NAACP Award–winning culture books and illustrated guides on race, gender, and sexuality to bestselling essay collections and photography books, Sahara’s portfolio reflects her passion for celebrating diverse and underrepresented voices.
SAHARA IS SEEKING:  Whether you're published traditionally, seeking representation, self-published, or just thinking about writing a book, you should have a website. It doesn't have to be fancy or complicated. All you need is a place that is uniquely yours outside of a third-party social media site.
One of the biggest reasons to have a website is to make it easy for potential readers, agents, and publishers to find you. It's your chance to show exactly who you are as a writing professional and share your thoughts. Regardless of whether you build your website yourself or hire someone else to build and maintain it, there is certain content you'll want to have. Get your creative juices flowing each week with these fun weekly writing prompts and story starters by Brian A. Klems of Writing Day Workshops. The only rules: sit down, start writing, aim for at least 500 words (no upper word limit), and have as much fun as you can with it.
This week's prompt is: 2025 is underway, and it is chock full of possibilities. What are you going to write this year? What are you going to pitch to agents, publishers, and contests? What are you going to read? What social media platforms will be you involved in? So many possibilities! If you're feeling gung-ho and motivated to start the year, consider one of our 2025 writers conferences. We are planning many around the country and also online (where anyone can join from anywhere). See below the graphic in this post for our official list of events from March through July 2025. Our events have almost 150 success stories of writers who signed with agents following meeting them at an event. That's the best proof we can offer.   ABOUT THE AGENT:
Joanna Rasheed is an assistant agent with Ultra Literary Agency. She joined Ultra after interning at Triada US Literary Agency and working as an assistant at Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency. Joanna graduated from Virginia Tech with a BA in English with a dual focus in Creative Writing and Professional Writing. She is obsessed with books, turning to them for inspiration and adventure. In her free time, you can find her at a coffee shop or in Central Park with her rescue mix. JOANNA IS SEEKING: Get your creative juices flowing each week with these fun weekly writing prompts and story starters by Brian A. Klems of Writing Day Workshops. The only rules: sit down, start writing, aim for at least 500 words (no upper word limit), and have as much fun as you can with it.
This week's prompt is:  ABOUT THE AGENT:
Born and raised in Mexico, Daniela Landero (Dany, for short) moved to the United States with her parents and dog at fourteen years old. She found a home in books at an early age, which pushed her to pursue a degree in English Language and Literature from Georgetown University, as well as a Minor in Film and Media Studies. Her passion for stories translates across mediums, and she started her career writing screenplay coverage professionally (some of the movies she covered were actually made!), and assisting production companies with pre-production duties. Inevitably, her love for books called her to the world of publishing, and she joined Ladderbird with the aim of helping talented writers from marginalized communities develop flourishing careers. DANIELA IS SEEKING:  Writing 85,000 words is easy. Picking four words to describe what happens in 85,000 words is hard. Picking a title for your novel can sometimes feel daunting because you want it to be memorable, to capture the themes of your book, and to fit in with the other books in your genre but stand out at the same time. So how do you pick something perfect?
Read on for some tips for choosing a title. |
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