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Bethany Jett

Agent – C.Y.L.E. Agency

Bethany Jett is an associate literary agent with the C.Y.L.E. agency, as well as a multi-award-winning author, and a marketing strategist. Bethany Jett’s motto is “Learn everything you can; teach as you go.” An entrepreneur at heart, Bethany co-owns Serious Writer and Platinum Literary Services and loves everything about the publishing industry…except the rejections!

Get To Know Bethany

Bethany Jett is an associate literary agent with the C.Y.L.E. agency, as well as a multi-award-winning author, and a marketing strategist who earned top honors in her master’s program, where she earned her MFA in Communications focusing on Marketing and PR.

Bethany Jett’s motto is “Learn everything you can; teach as you go.” An entrepreneur at heart, Bethany co-owns Serious Writer and Platinum Literary Services and loves everything about the publishing industry…except the rejections!

Bethany finds joy speaking across the country at conferences, retreats, and camps for writers, women, college students, and teens.

She is a military wife to her college sweetheart and a work-from-home momma-of-boys who loves planners, suspense novels, and all things girly.

Breakout Session

Get Ready for Your 15-Minute Appointment with Agents and Editors

Your 15-minute pitch session with agents and editors could be your ticket to a successful writing career. But how do you make the most of those precious minutes?
In this workshop, Bethany Jett will teach you everything you need to know to create a captivating pitch that will leave agents and editors eager to represent you. You’ll learn how to:
  • Research agents and publishing houses ahead of time to tailor your pitch to their interests.
  • Craft a one-line pitch that hooks your audience and highlights the unique selling points of your book.
  • Compare your book to two or three comparable titles that have been successful in recent years.
  • Prepare for questions about your book, your writing process, and your publishing goals.
  • Present yourself professionally and confidently.
  • Have a backup idea in case they’re not interested in your first pitch.

Whether you’re a new writer or a seasoned pro, this workshop is essential for anyone who wants to land a literary agent or publishing deal.

15-Minute Appointments

Literary Agent with the Cyle Young Agency

Bethany acquires a range of genres across the nonfiction, fiction, and #kidlit categories. Please check her website’s submission guidelines for the most up-to-date information as her list’s needs can change. http://BethanyJett.com/Submissions

 

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