Jessica Berg, author and founder of Rosecliff Literary, an agency focused on developing authors and breaking industry norms, joins me to talk all things publishing, agents, and what Rosecliff is doing differently than everyone else.
If you are an aspiring author, this is the episode for you. A must-listen!
About Rosecliff: (from their site)
Writing is brutal. You don't have to do it alone. Rosecliff is that emotionally intelligent big sister of the literary world--sharp, funny, and deep in the trenches with you. We name the chaos. Then help you cut through it.
Founded by Jessica Berg, a long-time industry professional with expertise in editing and more, Rosecliff is a literary agency for authors who crave clarity, strategy, and a little feral encouragement. They blend editorial depth with real-world know-how--and they don't flinch when things get messy.
In this episode, Jeff and Jessica talk about life as a literary agent, the challenges of authors finding agents, publishing industry dos and don'ts, Rosecliff Lit and their awesome programs like Lunch with An Agent, Rosecliff After Dark, and a new author development small group program they are launching in Spring of 2026.
Find more about Jessica, her career, and more at: rosecliffliterary.com
Jessica Berg, author and founder of Rosecliff Literary, an agency focused on developing authors and breaking industry norms, joins me to talk all things publishing, agents, and what Rosecliff is doing differently than everyone else.If you are an aspiring author, this is the episode for you. A must-listen!About Rosecliff: (from their site)Writing is brutal. You don't have to do it alone. Rosecliff is that emotionally intelligent big sister of the literary world--sharp, funny, and deep in the trenches with you. We name the chaos. Then help you cut through it.Founded by Jessica Berg, a long-time industry professional with expertise in editing and more, Rosecliff is a literary agency for authors who crave clarity, strategy, and a little feral encouragement. They blend editorial depth with real-world know-how--and they don't flinch when things get messy.In this episode, Jeff and Jessica talk about life as a literary agent, the challenges of authors finding agents, publishing industry dos and don'ts, Rosecliff Lit and their awesome programs like Lunch with An Agent, Rosecliff After Dark, and a new author development small group program they are launching in Spring of 2026.Bookmarks:0:00 - Intro2:30 - Rosecliff Literary Agency10:00 - Cold Calls29:00 - Platform50:00 - Indie Authors and Self Publishing54:00 - Rosecliff's Future Plans
Find more about Jessica, her career, and more at: rosecliffliterary.com
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