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Talking Book Publishing with Kathleen & AdannaAuthor: Adanna Moriarty
This podcast focuses on the business end of the pen. What does that mean? It's getting into the nitty-gritty of the business side of being a writer or publisher. We at Talking Book Publishing will bring in industry experts, Published authors, publishers, agents, and editors for conversations about what tools writers need to be as successful as they can on their publishing journey. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Books, Business, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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On Querying Literary Agents the Right Way with QueryTracker
Episode 2
Tuesday, 7 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the querying process—you’re not alone.In this episode of Talking Book Publishing, Kathleen and Adanna sit down with Patrick McDonald, the creator of QueryTracker—the platform that has become the gold standard for querying literary agents. What started as one writer trying to organize his own submissions has grown into one of the most trusted tools in the publishing industry today. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the business side of writing—what’s really happening when you hit “send” on that query, and how authors can approach the process more strategically instead of just guessing.In this episode, we cover: How QueryTracker became an essential tool for authors What data can tell you about agent behavior and response times Why querying feels so difficult (and how to make it more manageable) The biggest mistakes authors make with query letters and comp titles How QT Critique is helping writers get real, honest feedback Why persistence—and patience—matter more than you think Patrick also shares insights from his upcoming book, The Modern Guide to Querying Literary Agents, built from 20 years of answering authors’ most common questions.🎧 Listen now and take the guesswork out of querying.Connect With UsHave a topic or guest suggestion?Email us at podcast@talkingbookpublishing.todayJoin the conversation on Instagram: @writerspubsnet
