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March 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Literary agents are often a writer’s first advocate. Increasingly, however, the pressure on authors and agents alike has meant that there have been conversations swirling about where responsibility for author wellbeing lies: is it with the agent? The publisher? The author themselves? According to recent reports, many first-time published authors report a negative impact on their mental health. What should be a joyous process is often tinged with uncertainty and anxiety. But why is this?
In this session we present an honest view of wellbeing on both sides of the coin through the submissions process. Literary agent Rachel Mills takes us through how agents manage this process for their authors, and outlines writers can expect – the better to be prepared for what can be a challenging if still exciting time. And, as a published author, she reflects on her own personal experiences going through the process, and the impact on her own wellbeing. Expect an intimate, candid talk as we explore key themes and think about how writers can best protect themselves and stay connected to their motivation, joy, and commitment to their writing practice.
RML was founded in 2019 by Rachel Mills. Rachel previously worked as Literary Agent at Furniss Lawton agency, within the James Grant Talent Group, and before that as Agent and International Business Director for Peters Fraser and Dunlop agency, where she was a member of the Executive Board. Prior to that she worked in publishing at Penguin and Random House. In the 20 years she has worked in the industry, Rachel has secured major publishing and screen deals for a diverse range of authors. Her clients include bestselling authors like Sam Baker, Cathy Rentzenbrink, Catherine Gray, Prof. David Nutt, Nuno Mendes, Max La Manna, Imad Al Alarnab, Rob Dix, Matt Adlard, Helen Carr. In 2015 she was awarded The Bookseller Rights Professional of the Year Award and in 2011 was nominated a ‘Rising Star’ by The Bookseller magazine.
This event is free for members of TLC’s Being A Writer platform. If you are a member simply head to Circle to RSVP. A very limited number of non member tickets are available for purchase.
