Schwarzman Session - From Idea to Bestseller: An Inside Look into the Book Business

Schwarzman Sessions are peer-led gatherings where conversations generate collaborations and move ideas into action. Because seats are limited, registrants will be automatically placed on the waitlist and will be notified via email if they are selected to participate. 

Join powerhouse literary agents Jessica Sinsheimer and Katie Shea Boutillier for a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the publishing industry.

What does it take to turn an idea into a bestselling book? What do literary agents and publishers look for in a project? And what will the future of the book world look like? Join powerhouse literary agents Jessica Sinsheimer and Katie Shea Boutillier for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the publishing industry. From crafting the perfect pitch to landing a book deal and navigating the path to success, Sinsheimer and Boutillier reveal insider secrets on what publishers really want, how authors can stand out, and the key ingredients of a hit book. Whether you’re a writer, aspiring agent, or just love books, this is your chance to peek behind the curtain of the literary world. You provide the conversation and questions; we provide the table. Lunch provided.

Jessica Sinsheimer

Jessica Sinsheimer is an agent at Context Literary. She has been reading and campaigning for her favorite queries since 2004. Previously at the Sarah Jane Freymann Agency, Jessica is known for co-creating #PubTalkTV, #MSWL, and ManuscriptWishList.com.  She represents fiction and non-fiction authors. 

Katie Shea Boutillier

Katie Shea Boutillier is the Vice President & Rights Director and literary agent at Donald Maass Literary Agency, where she handles the agency’s translation and audio rights in addition to agenting. Katie focuses on representing commercial fiction for young adult and adult markets.