Agent Brain / Writer Brain

Welcome to Agent Brain / Writer Brain, where we explore the craft and business of writing stories.

My name is John, and I'm a novelist and literary agent. My speciality is books for kids and teens, but I love reading everything (and watching everything too). Together with publishing expert and me-marrier Molly Cusick, I'll use my agent brain and writer brain to explore how to write great novels that sell well.

From raising the stakes to creating believable characters, fine-tuning prose to discovering your voice, from query letter to book launch, learn the tips, techniques, hacks (or whatever you want to call them), that take your writing, and writing career, to the next level.