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Behind the scenes of sci-fi publishing with Seth Fishman!

Seth Fishman is one of the most important literary agents in the world of sci-fi - his clients include Cixin Liu, Ann Leckie, Mary Robinette Kowal, Becky Chambers, Mur Lafferty, River Solomon, P Djeli Clark, and many others.


We spoke with Seth about how writers of the modern era need also be business people, why it often seems like the first book in a series is better than what follows, and what advice he has for aspiring writers. Enjoy our in-depth look into the business of publishing sci-fi with Seth below!


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Seth's Bio: Seth Fishman is a native of Midland, Texas (think Friday Night Lights), and a graduate of Princeton University and the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. He spends his days as a literary agent at The Gernert Company and his nights (and mornings) writing. Chiefly Children’s Books, and Young Adult series. He lives in LA with his wife and son.

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