<p>In the eleventh episode of Gotham Writers' Inside Writing, host Josh Sippie conducts a panel discussion with author Susan Verde and literary agent Erica Rand Silverman. They discuss what makes a picture book sell, how to make serious subjects digestible for a young audience, and how the writer and artist relationship works.</p>

Inside Query Letters

Brought to you by Gotham Writers Workshop, Inside Writing gets you the inside scoop on the writing industry, from book to screen to stage. Each episode, host Josh Sippie interviews one or two creatives (writer, agent, editor, producer, director), every guest excelling within their endeavors. They discuss what works, what doesn't, and what you need to do to get closer to your goals.