Listen "The "Elusive" Maybe Pile"
Episode Synopsis
On this episode of Flublishing, literary agents Carleen Geisler and Andie Smith discuss the elusive maybe pile. They talk about superstitions about the maybe pile and what this pile means to both of them individually as agents. We gain insight into how the maybe pile works, how submissions end up there, and ultimately how they make it out. If you’re interested in learning more about what “the maybe pile” means and what can come from it, this episode is for you.
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