In the final installment of our four-part series on querying literary agents, we break down what to expect when a literary agent replies to your email. From form rejections and useful feedback to the coveted request for more materials, today’s episode is all about helping you navigate agent responses.Plus, in publishing news:A $44 million scam targeting writers has resulted in federal chargesFan fiction hits the bestseller lists with Dramione-inspired debutsA bestselling memoir-turned-film faces accusations of fraud and fabrication️ Overthinking Couch Topics:The 3 types of literary agent responsesHow to recognize a personalized rejectionWhat it means when agents request more materialsThe difference between execution and market viabilityWhat to do next—whether it’s a “yes,” “no,” or radio silence Also, I share a personal update on my surprise stint in Google Purgatory, and why you may not have heard back from me via email. Catch up on the full Literary Agent series:• Part 1: Should You Query a Literary Agent?• Part 2: How to Research Literary Agents• Part 3: How to Write a Query LetterThe Salt Path ScandalDraco-Hermione Fan Fiction Novels Hit Bestseller ListsPageTurner's $44 million fraud charges cast spotlight on author servicesFree Style Sheet TemplatesFree Writing TipsMusic licensed from Storyblocks.