Literary agent Mike Salisbury shares his unique journey into Christian publishing, starting from his unexpected role as a mascot to becoming a literary agent. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in both fiction and nonfiction, the value of revision, and the need for authors to find joy in their writing process.

Mike also discusses the challenges of time management for writers and the significance of building a strong platform. Throughout the discussion, he offers practical advice and insights into the publishing industry, making it clear that while the journey can be tough, the rewards of storytelling and creativity are worth the effort.

Hi! I’m Will Parker Anderson and I’m an editor and writing coach, here to help you get the message burning in your heart onto the page and into the world. At Writers Circle, there’s no cool kids—just fellow learners. We exist to make writing feel a little less lonely and a lot more doable. Welcome to our circle.

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Want to publish your book but don’t know where to start?

In this episode, Will Parker Anderson sits down with former coaching client Vanessa Reyner to share the behind-the-scenes story of how she went from self-publishing to landing a literary agent. Together, they unpack the process of building a compelling book proposal—one that clarified Vanessa’s concept and ultimately opened the door to traditional publishing.

If you’ve got a message to share but feel lost on how to pitch it, this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement, and a glimpse into the Proposals Made Simple process that helped Vanessa take the next big step in her writing journey.

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Struggling to get publishers to pay attention to your book idea?

In this episode, the mic flips—host Will Parker Anderson becomes the guest as leadership coach J.R. Briggs interviews him about Proposals Made Simple, a new course designed to help nonfiction writers land a book deal. Will explains why writing a strong book proposal is the fastest, most strategic way to pitch your book and yourself to publishers. You’ll learn how proposals act like movie trailers, why time and attention are your biggest obstacles, and how a few small improvements can give you a major edge in today’s crowded publishing world. If you’re serious about getting published, don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at what editors are actually looking for.

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