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After years of querying, revising, and dreaming, you have an agent.
These are the questions nobody talks about when you’re querying.
- But how often should you be in touch?
- What should you expect from your agent?
- How long do contract negotiations take?
- Can you ask for a submissions list?
- And how should you handle any miscommunications?
These are the questions nobody talks about when you’re querying.
You finally got the yes.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll uncover:
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the agent/client relationship, language for tough conversations, and a clear framework for what healthy author–agent communication looks like.
- Why communication breaks down (and how to reset it gracefully)
- How to tell the difference between a slow season and a silent partnership
- Why top agents want you to speak up if you have concerns
- What to do when your creative vision and your agent’s market instincts don’t align
- How to keep your career moving forward—even if your inbox isn’t lighting up
You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the agent/client relationship, language for tough conversations, and a clear framework for what healthy author–agent communication looks like.
In this 70-minute private training, Bethany Hegedus walks you through the most common questions authors have after signing with an agent—and how to navigate this new chapter with clarity, professionalism, and power.
Optional Add-On: The 1:1 Agent Audit
Want to talk through your specific situation?
You can upgrade to a personal 30 minute Agent Audit with Bethany to review your current relationship, assess fit and communication style, and design next-step options—whether that’s recalibrating, resetting, or releasing.
This isn’t about burning bridges.
It’s about building boundaries and honoring your voice as the CEO of your own creative career.
You can upgrade to a personal 30 minute Agent Audit with Bethany to review your current relationship, assess fit and communication style, and design next-step options—whether that’s recalibrating, resetting, or releasing.
This isn’t about burning bridges.
It’s about building boundaries and honoring your voice as the CEO of your own creative career.
- A realistic map of how the agent/author relationship evolves
- Scripts and strategies to clarify expectations
- A decision-making checklist for when to stay, when to recalibrate, and when to move on
- A renewed sense of agency—because your “yes” is just the beginning
You’ll Walk Away With:
- Newly agented and want to start on the right foot
- Longer term partnerships that may need revitalized
- Experiencing slow communication or mixed signals
- Questioning if their agent is the right long-term fit
- Craving clarity, confidence, and a plan
Perfect For Writers Who Are:
Why Bethany?
In 2025 alone, Bethany Hegedus welcomed three new titles: Batter Up for the First Day of School (Viking/PRH), Yours Mine, Ours: A Celebration of Service and Community, with co-author Arun Gandhi, grandson of the Mahatma, and No Bad Parts with co-author Dick Schwartrz, world-renowned creator of the Internal Family Systems model of therapy.
Bethany is the Founder and Creative Director of The Writing Barn, The Courage to Create Community and The Courageous Leap for Writers on the Verge. Bethany has personally ushered hundreds of writers pre-published to well-published. A believer in turning pain into action, Bethany writes books to create change and entertain.
Bethany is the Founder and Creative Director of The Writing Barn, The Courage to Create Community and The Courageous Leap for Writers on the Verge. Bethany has personally ushered hundreds of writers pre-published to well-published. A believer in turning pain into action, Bethany writes books to create change and entertain.
Bethany has lived the author–agent dynamic from every angle:
- She was dropped by her first agent after 4 years with no sales but many close calls.
- She parted ways with her second agent after strong sales but a frustrating time of miscommunication.
- In her 3rd agent relationship, the communication flows both ways, issues are repaired and sales continue.
- As a debut author waiting on that first submission.
- As a seasoned writer navigating contract negotiations.
- As a coach helping writers repair, release, or reimagine agent relationships with clarity and confidence.
That’s what makes her the go-to for writers seeking honest, compassionate, and actionable guidance—without industry jargon or judgment. Bethany is a known force in the industry and keeps writers confidences as they move through common challenges that feel so personal but are truly industry wide.
One-Time Investment: Just $99
$99 | Instant Access | Yours to Keep
Let this be the moment you stop second-guessing and start showing up like the publishing professional you are.
Today, get all three trainings—packed with strategy, inspiration, and actionable insights—for just $99 (a $500 value!). This isn’t just about one pitch. It’s about a career rooted in purpose and propelled by strategy.
