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An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent

A Conversation with Seth Fishman

2025-01-28 13:00:00 2025-01-28 14:00:00 America/New_York An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company. EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

Tuesday, January 28
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-28 13:00:00 2025-01-28 14:00:00 America/New_York An Inside Look at Working with a Literary Agent You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company. EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room

EPL Virtual

Virtual Meeting Room

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.

You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.

The Gernert Company represents more than 500 authors and is a full-service literary agency with offices in New York and Los Angeles. Their client list is as broad as the market and they represent fiction, both literary and commercial (such as Liz Moore, John Grishman, Louise Penny, Cixin Liu), as well as general nonfiction and practical nonfiction genres. 

In this presentation, Fishman will deep dive into what happens after you’ve signed with a literary agent. He will cover many topics, including but not limited to: 

  • What agents are and are not looking for, 
  • How to submit your work to an agent and when, 
  • What to expect after you've both said "yes!" to working together, 
  • What you can look forward to as you ready your work with an eye towards submitting to publishers, including the revision process and so much more. 

This extended, 90-minute presentation, includes 30 minutes of Q&A. This is the year to make all of your publishing dreams come true. To learn about this beginning stage of the process, register now! 

About the Author: Head of the Los Angeles office, Seth is a Vice President and agent at The Gernert Company, which he joined in 2010 after beginning his career as an agent at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. Born in Midland, Texas, he graduated from Princeton University and earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. His interests are wide-ranging, but in particular, he's looking for the new voice, the original idea, the entirely breathtaking creative angle in both fiction and nonfiction. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children and is the author of the award-winning picture book, A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars, along with Power Up and The Ocean In Your Bathtub, as well as two YA books.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Author Talks |

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Mon, Dec 30 9:30AM to 9:00PM
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Wed, Jan 01 Closed
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Fri, Jan 03 9:30AM to 6:00PM
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EPL Virtual is the online gathering space for all of the library's virtual events hosted through Zoom.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Sat, Jan 04, 9:45am - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Joining Toastmasters allows you to build the skills to become a more confident public speaker and stronger leader in every area of your life.

Sat, Jan 04, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Celebrate the New Year at... NOON!

Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Do you know all the answers on Jeopardy? Do you slay at Trivial Pursuit? Join us for a fact-filled trivia contest! Sign-up with your friends or family, or go solo.

Sat, Jan 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Mon, Jan 06, All day
Clara Barton Branch
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.

Mon, Jan 06, All day
North Edison Branch
Stop in any of our branches to bring home a take and make craft.

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
New venue Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Please join us online via Zoom, once a month, to connect with other readers for a lively book discussion!

Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
New venue Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 12:35pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "Fly Me to the Moon" starring Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Woody Harrelson, Anna Garcia, and Stephanie Kurtzuba.

Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art. Description Dress for mess. .

Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Bingo lovers, unite!

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
The outer world can be negative and stressful, so we need some way to leave it behind for a while to access the joy, calm, and peace that lies within each of us.

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library.

Wed, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Learn to make a hearty, classic soup, perfect for winter.
Register

Thu, Jan 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!

Thu, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:20am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 

Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Thu, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Work together to make an artist piece to be put on display!

Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)

Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Liberty States Fiction Writers meeting

Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Learn how to save a life with Hands Only CPR

Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Join to be cozy and warm by making colorful yarn crafts in this cold winter weather.

Sat, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Mon, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join to be cozy and warm by making colorful yarn crafts in this cold winter weather.

Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor Tables
One-on-one tech help sessions

Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual
Dive into the flavorful world of broth-making!
Register

Tue, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an entertaining morning of fun and games!

Wed, Jan 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Initial meeting of our non-fiction bookclub.

Wed, Jan 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Its the year of the snake- lets celebrate!

Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue Main Library - Makers Space
Celebrate your love of Pokémon with fun crafts, games, and, of course, Pokémon card trading!

Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Register

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!

Thu, Jan 16, 11:00am - 11:20am
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 

Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Lets discuss the year that past and make plans for this year!

Fri, Jan 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library - Makers Space
Health Insurance Navigators are available to assist residents with enrolling in a health insurance plan through GetCoveredNJ or NJ FamilyCare (Medicaid)

Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join us for an introduction to robotics in this fun, hand-on program!

Sat, Jan 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Mon, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Have fun getting to know the ABCs!

Tue, Jan 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor Tables
One-on-one tech help sessions

Tue, Jan 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
The Edison Township Public Library’s Board of Trustees Meetings are open to the public.

Wed, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

Wed, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Showing "The Fall Guy" starring Hannah Waddingham, Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Teresa Palmer.

Wed, Jan 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Edison Branch - Children's Room
Have fun on a cold day by making some cold creatures!

Wed, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Celebrating Poe's 216th birthday with dramatic readings.

Wed, Jan 22, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
EPL Virtual
Join Library Chef's guest nutritionist to discover how nourishing soups can enhance gut health!
Register

Thu, Jan 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Thu, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 

Thu, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come learn about Tai Chi and its basic movements with Alex Spiewak from Tai Chi USA.

Thu, Jan 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. 
Register

Fri, Jan 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New venue Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Its the year of the snake- lets celebrate!

Sat, Jan 25, 9:45am - 2:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Joining Toastmasters allows you to build the skills to become a more confident public speaker and stronger leader in every area of your life.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Welcome The Year of the Wood Snake at the Edison Public Library

Sat, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
Come learn to code in the Edison Public Library's chapter of Girls Who Code!

Mon, Jan 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 20 months. 

Mon, Jan 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Library - Meeting Room
Come and hear some fun stories!

Mon, Jan 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
A relaxing hour of gentle yoga.

Mon, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
North Edison Branch
Join Joseph Parauda who facilitates Edison's addiction recovery meeting.

Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Join to enjoy paper creations by your own hands, artistic crafts of Origami.

Mon, Jan 27, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
The starting point for teen volunteering at the Library. TAB gives teens a platform to direct and shape services and volunteer opportunities at the Edison Public Library.

Tue, Jan 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Clara Barton - Second Floor Tables
One-on-one tech help sessions

Tue, Jan 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
EPL Virtual - Virtual Meeting Room
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.
Register

Tue, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - Programming Room
Meet in-person for a lively chat about this month's book.

Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
New venue North Edison Branch - Meeting Room
Films from 1929: "Skeleton Dance" (short), "Karnival Kid" (short), "Applause" (feature)

Wed, Jan 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Songs, rhymes, and stories introduce our youngest family members to the library and early literacy skills.

Wed, Jan 29, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Explore your creativity and strengthen your building skills with LEGO® challenges for ages 6 - 11!

Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Makers Space
Come and hear some fun stories!

Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:20am
Main Library - Makers Space
Read simple books and do rhymes and bounces, tickles and hugs. Best for babies ages 0 to 18 months. 

Thu, Jan 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Toddlers will learn new motor skills as they create amazing works of art. Dress for mess. .

Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Clara Barton Branch - Meeting Room
Come join the Clara Barton Knitting Circle every Thursday from 1pm-3pm at the Clara Barton Branch Library!

Thu, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Presented by Alzheimer's New Jersey.

Fri, Jan 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Meeting Room
Showing "Singin' In the Rain" starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen, and Millard Mitchell.