BRICKS Workshop: Getting Published with Megan Staunton

Join BRICKS Magazine & Literary Agent Megan Staunton for a 60-minute online webinar on how to get an agent and get your book published.

Join our conversation as Megan Staunton (Opens in a new window) demystifies the publishing industry, sharing her personal journey of how she landed her first role at Penguin Books, moving to talent management company Gleam Futures, where she worked with some of countries biggest social media stars, to working with bestselling and debut authors at Bergstrom Studio.

From how to approach an agent to knowing when your book is ready to submit, we'll cover current publishing trends, how to grow your platform, deciding on the right literary agent for you, and what happens when you get a book deal. 

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Megan Staunton (she/her) has worked in publishing for over six years and holds a degree in Publishing Media and English Literature. A leading agent in her field, she specialises in commercial, self-help and literary non-fiction across the genres of memoir, mindfulness, interior design and midwifery. Previously at Penguin Random House, Megan pivoted to agenting at Gleam Titles where she developed ideas and secured publishing deals for authors such as Influencer of the Year Grace Victory, Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage and the award-winning midwife, Marley Hall. She is a committed advocate for emerging and diverse writers, she's hosted writing workshops in partnership with brands and is a mentor for the not-for-profit group Black Girl Writers.