In this Writer's Digest Boot Camp, literary agents Maria Vicente and Eric Smith from P.S. Literary Agency will guide you through writing and pitching young adult, middle grade, and picture book projects. How do you come up with a book idea that has commercial appeal? What category and genre does your book belong in? Where can you find agents and publishers to submit your manuscript to? How do you attract both child readers and adult buyers? The agent instructors will answer all your publishing questions and critique your work, providing you with personal feedback to help you take the next step on your publishing journey.

As a registrant, you’ll receive access to four recorded presentations: Publishing Picture Books, Publishing Middle Grade, Publishing Young Adult, and Writing Query Letters. Then, you’ll have the chance to submit your query letter plus your picture book manuscript or a sample from your middle grade/young adult manuscript’s first chapter for critique. All critique submissions will receive feedback from either Eric Smith or Maria Vicente