https://preview.redd.it/u5o2pbr5j41h1.png?width=2560&format=png&auto=webp&s=f0f3403d3e57cd1e03836c3af88849278dda89bc Posting on behalf of Jon aka u/jmdarga: Hello r/literarycontests! Jon Michael Darga here. I’m a senior literary agent at Aevitas Creative Management and a former editor at Penguin Random House who’s worked on award-winning and bestselling titles by authors such as Tim Curry, Kyle Prue, Lynette Rice, and Ashley Cullins. In addition to my day job, I freelance edit for authors via Reedsy. As an experienced agent and editor, I’ve helped my clients develop their manuscripts across various stages of development. I’ve provided editorial letters about world-building, character development, and complete restructures. I’ve done final passes of manuscripts, making line-edits to make sure that the language is polished and sings. And I’ve done everything in-between, including tweaking query letters and agent submission lists. I’m here to answer your questions about writing, the querying process, the publishing industry, and more. I’m also the guest judge of the inaugural Reedsy Literary Prize, so feel free to ask about the competition, how to write a winning submission, and what catches a judge’s eye. (I won’t offer any feedback on writing, so please do not submit samples or links.) Other than that, AMA! Proof it's me: https://x.com/jmdargz/status/2054576351714124140 You can also find me at: https://reedsy.com/jon-michael-darga And for any questions about how Reedsy works, you can check out r/Reedsy, who are co-hosting this AMA. Looking forward to chatting with you!   submitted by   /u/winningwriters [link]   [comments]