Jessica Berg

Jessica Berg is a literary agent and writer who has guided authors through every stage of the publishing journey.

With an MFA, a roster of successful clients, and a role as a contributing editor at Writer’s Digest, she is known for her clear, approachable style.

She speaks regularly at major conferences, teaching querying, comp titles, and the business of authorship with an emphasis on building sustainable, long-term careers.

Her client list includes Katia Sinchenko, Vincent Zandri, Lisa Roe, Arizona Bell, and others.

Most days, I’m chasing down contracts, answering the same five publishing myths in slightly different outfits, drinking coffee like it’s a competitive sport, ignoring “urgent” industry drama, and reminding writers that their work is the only thing that actually matters.

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That’s the point.

The shake in your chest. The breath that won’t land. The want that feels like too much.

I hate it because I can’t control it. I want to know what’s coming, how it ends, where it goes. The quiver doesn&rsquo

Promise I’m not thinking some kind of way when your FMC likes being called a good girl (because same).

Or when your villain swears like it’s oxygen.

Or when your hero’s coping mechanism is over-exercising and control issues (becau