#057: Abigail Bergstrom — On Becoming A Literary Agent, Tips For Building An Author Brand, Inside the Publishing Industry, Recovering From Burnout

London Writers' Salon

Literary Agent and writer Abigail Bergstrom on her publishing career (Simon & Schuster, Gleam Titles, Bergstrom Studios) choosing to leave editing for agenting, facing and recovering from burnout and her advice for authors developing their brand. Also, her advice for finding an agent, and tips for how to ask the right questions to your marketing and publicity team. We also dive into her journey of writing and pitching her debut novel: What a Shame.

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ABOUT ABIGAIL BERGSTROM

Abigail Bergstrom is a Welsh writer who has worked in publishing for over a decade. She's edited some of Britain's most prominent feminist voices, was nominated for Literary Agent of the Year 2020, and was listed in 'The Bookseller 150.’ She is the founder of Gleam Titles and Bergstrom Studio, a publishing consultancy. She is the author of What a Shame.

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QUOTES

[On Author Brand] “I don't think it needs to be gimmicky. I think it could be nuanced and complex. Consider what three things you’re interested in talking about - think of them as your core pillars.

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RESOURCES

Follow Abigail Bergstrom:

• Instagram: @abigailbergstrom
• Twitter: @AbigailBergstrm
• Website: Bergstrom Studio

Other links and authors mentioned:

• Article in The Times: ‘AT 32, MY BURNOUT HIT ME HARD’
• Abigail’s book: What a Shame
• Laura Bates
• Lotte Jeffs

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