Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman

Virtual Event

2025-01-28 10:00:00 2025-01-28 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman 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. Virtual Program -

Tuesday, January 28
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-01-28 10:00:00 2025-01-28 11:30:00 America/Los_Angeles Working with a Literary Agent: A Conversation with Seth Fishman 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. Virtual Program -

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 Grisham, 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.

Virtual Program


Hours
Mon, Mar 10 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 15 7:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Mar 16 7:00AM to 6:00PM

About the branch

This is a virtual location. No events are held at this address.

Upcoming events

Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Este taller del Departamento de Oportunidades Económicas de LA County le enseñara lo que necesita para solicitar su certificado de venta ambulante y unirse a la economía al aire libre de Los Ángeles.
Register

Wed, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Participe en este taller presentado en colaboración con NALEO para aprender cómo llegar a ser un ciudadano estadounidense, incluyendo los beneficios de la ciudadanía, requisitos de elegibilidad y documentación, costos y exenciones del idioma inglés.
Register

Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Are you a new parent? Please join us at a special virtual program designed just for you! Learn all about the great programs and services LA County Library offers for parents, caregivers, and children. For adults.
Register

Thu, Mar 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us for a transformative conversation with journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book, The Movement. This book is a comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement.
Register

Thu, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we will be discussing history books, memoirs and biographies of incredible women, written by women.
Register

Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join LA County Librarian Skye Patrick & Ask Bubbie, aka Dr. Florence Rosen, a retired pediatrician and advice columnist, for a conversation about parenting (& grandparenting!) in the age of social media. Plus -- Bubbie answers your questions!
Register

Tue, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Join Consultant and LinkedIn aficionado, Tiffany Dyson, as she helps you identify your goals and craft a practical strategy for thriving on the world's foremost social network for professionals. For adults.
Register

Wed, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with bestselling author Jennifer Weiner. Hearing from the queen of fun herself as we chat about the emotional depth of her bestselling novels.
Register

Thu, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Rabbi Steve Leder, author of The Beauty of What Remains and For You When I Am Gone, and LA County Librarian Skye Patrick as they discuss navigating life’s biggest challenges with wisdom, compassion, and hope.
Register

Wed, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name.
Register

Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
In this fast-paced, stressful world we live in, Meditation provides many benefits, including stress reduction, improved focus, emotional balance, calmness and inner peace. Meditation is an effective tool for coping and promoting overall wellness.
Register

Thu, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
In this fast-paced, stressful world we live in, Meditation provides many benefits, including stress reduction, improved focus, emotional balance, calmness and inner peace. Meditation is an effective tool for coping and promoting overall wellness.
Register

Thu, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join LA County Librarian, Skye Patrick, for an inspiring, encouraging conversation with Dr. David Yeager, the author of 10 TO 25: The Science of Motivating Young People.
Register

Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, as he guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees.
Register

Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
In celebration of National Library Week, join County Librarian Skye Patrick in conversation with Amanda Jones, author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America.
Register

Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Join us and our partners at NALEO to learn about how to become a US citizen, including the benefits of citizenship, eligibility and document requirements, costs, and English language exemptions.
Register

Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Participe en este taller presentado en colaboración con NALEO para aprender cómo llegar a ser un ciudadano estadounidense, incluyendo los beneficios de la ciudadanía, requisitos de elegibilidad y documentación, costos y exenciones del idioma inglés.
Register