Real Talk for Writers
with Isabel Sterling
Author & Master Certified Coach
How to Query Agents Mid-Contract
Dec 01, 2025
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So. You've found yourself in need of a new agent -- either because you decided to leave your current agent (check out this previous issue of Real Talk for Writers for details on when, why, and how to do that) or your agent has retired/left the industry.Ā
Except... you're in the middle of a book con...
When, Why, & How to Leave Your Agent
Jun 23, 2025
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Something must be in the air, because over the past few weeks alone, I've supported half-a-dozen authors through the process of breaking up with their agents.
Since I'veĀ had so many of these conversations recently -- including "is this really bad enough to be worth leaving" and "how exactly do I do...
