How to Get a Literary Agent

Lauren was prepared, informative, open to questions, creative in the area of different approaches to agents, cautionary of things we should not do, and very pleasant. She has a great sense of humor and is also very grounded in the realities of the business. A+ -- David Dangler

"Lauren shares tips and insights that can work for anyone." --Jami Kelmenson

"Lauren combines years of journalistic know-how to help her students craft smart novels that sell." -- Nicole Hernandez

"Lauren teaches a fun, well-organized class that quickly provides the promised information. Her real experiences steered us in the direction of what to do and what not to do." -- Ann Votaw

"How much did I like Lauren's class? I stopped into a book store on the way home and bought one of her novels." -- Howard Solomon

"Lauren is able to excite you about the prospects of getting published. She makes you believe you can do it, while being candid about the difficulty and work needed to achieve." -- Antranig Dereyan

"Lauren is the perfect instructor. She is witty, wise, creative, and informative, but she doesn't take herself too seriously and is refreshingly approachable and real." -- Catherine Donaldson-Evans

"Lauren was very engaging, warm, pointed, and funny in giving an insider's view of the submissions process. She has an uncanny eye for typical mistakes and a "real world" appreciation for what nervous authors are thinking as they send their queries." -- Rob Jacklosky

"I highly recommend Lauren's class for anyone who has started a book. This class will set expectations, encourage, and motivate you at the same time." -- Theresa Coulter

"Lauren is well organized and well presented. Worth the money." -- Yuanzeng Lu

"Lauren was extremely helpful. I'm well on my way to pitching agents successfully now." -- Melinda Ehrlich