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May 12, 2025 38 mins

Join us on The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast for an exclusive conversation with literary agent Elizabeth Copps of Copps Literary Services! Learn the ins and outs of query letters, book pitching, and landing the perfect literary agent for your manuscript. Elizabeth shares essential tips for effectively pitching your book, reveals common mistakes authors make (and how to avoid them), and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how literary agents choose their clients.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • What literary agents seek in a standout query letter

  • Strategies for crafting compelling pitches for agents and publishers

  • How to navigate the submission process successfully

Visit our website for a FREE example pitch from Elizabeth and submission information:https://thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com/elizabeth-copps/

🎧 About The Storyteller’s Shelf Podcast:Hosted by Jackie Garcia-Morales & Theresa Maria Villarreal, we demystify publishing, champion children's literature, and provide valuable insights for aspiring authors and illustrators.

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