Ask a Literary Agent Anything: Publishing & the Future of Books

Join us for an open Q&A with a local literary agent! Christine Goss, a literary agent at FinePrint Literary Managmenet will be walking you through the ins and outs of the publishing world. Bring your questions about the publishing industry, what agents look for in authors and how the industry is evolving, Whether you're curious about the agent-author relationship, emerging industry trends, or navigating today's changing literary landscape, this is your chance to ask questions and gain insight from an industry insider. About Christine Goss: Christine Goss graduated from Lake Forest College with a BA in communications. Formerly a sales representative, her skills pair well with her love of reading and story development. As an author herself, the craft of writing is very important to her when she looks at manuscripts. In 2023, Christine was promoted to Associate Literary Agent at The Purcell Agency, moving over to FinePrint Literary in 2024. Christine is drawn to stories with high stakes and tension. The first pages must draw her in with action and curiosity. Lyrical writing, along with emotionality, physicality, and interiority, are all key components Christine looks for in a manuscript. Christine is generally interested in romance, historical fiction, book club fiction, and fantasy. Non-fiction and graphic novels covering a specific range of topics are also of interest. Championing marginalized voices is important to Christine as she seeks to include BIPOC, LGTBQ+, and neurodivergent (and more) authors on her list. When she’s not working, reading, or writing, she’s usually chasing her two boys, who are likely chasing her fur baby (dog). For more details, please visit https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/christine-goss/