Being a literary agent: Juliet Mushens

Old Hack · Sep 7, 2013

Juliet Mushens of The Agency Group was named one of The Bookseller's rising stars in 2012, and has a history of finding new talent and making great sales.

She was recently interviewed on Windmill Books' blog, and gives a wonderful account of the work involved in being a literary agent.

folkchick · Sep 7, 2013

Thanks for posting this, Old Hack. Interesting to see how much an agent does besides read slush. Also, it was nice how she said she likes to show up at author events to provide a familiar face in the crowd.

Old Hack · Sep 7, 2013

Reading slush is such a tiny part of an agent's job, but it does seem to be something that many aspiring writers are keen on!

I met Ms Mushens at the York Festival of Writing last year: I moderated a couple of panel discussions she was on. She's lovely: witty, thoughtful, generous and really sharp when it comes to publishing.

bearilou · Sep 8, 2013

We always talk on the boards about how much more there is to an agent's job than reading slush but it's nice to see that being emphasized again out in the wilds.

I wish she was in the US. *sigh* I'd send her ALL THE THINGS.

seun · Sep 11, 2013

Juliet is a great agent to follow on Twitter and I'd definitely recommend subbing to her.

Anne Lyle · Sep 11, 2013

Old Hack said:
She's lovely: witty, thoughtful, generous and really sharp when it comes to publishing.

Agreed. She's also signed so many of the friends I've made at SFF conventions (since I met them), I've lost count!

Being a literary agent: Juliet Mushens

Old Hack

Such a nasty woman

folkchick

Not a new kid

Old Hack

Such a nasty woman

bearilou

DenturePunk writer

seun

Horror Man

Anne Lyle

Fantastic historian