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Literary Lens Podcast

Literary Lens Podcast

Written by: Lane Heymont
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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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Episodes
  • The Literary Lens - Novels in Verse Ft. Sidura Ludwig, Thushanthi Ponweera, and Lyn Miller-Lachmann

    The Literary Lens - Novels in Verse Ft. Sidura Ludwig, Thushanthi Ponweera, and Lyn Miller-Lachmann
    May 19 2025

    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


    Sidura’s Favorite


    OTHER WORDS FOR HOME - By Jasmine Warga

    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/


    Thushanthi’s Favorite


    Books By Rajani LaRocca

    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://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


    Cordelia Jensen Classes

    https://www.cordeliajensen.com/classes

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    37 mins
  • April AMA LIVE

    April AMA LIVE
    May 19 2025

    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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    1 hr
  • The Literary Lens - What is Right to Shop?

    The Literary Lens - What is Right to Shop?
    May 13 2025
    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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    16 mins
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