Cece Lira

Mentioned in 3 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates who specializes in providing feedback on query letters and manuscript pages. She appears regularly on "The Shit No One Tells You About Writing" podcast as a co-host and panelist, discussing industry challenges including quiet quitting, publishing contracts, and the long-term strategies required in publishing.

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Episode Appearances

The Shit No One Tells You About Writing · Feb 12, 2026

How to Make Agents Curious While Also Impressing Them With Your Line Level Writing

“Literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates providing detailed feedback on query letter and manuscript pages”

Query Letter Structure for Multi-POV NarrativesCharacter Introduction Strategies in Query LettersOpening Scene Construction in Literary Fiction

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing · Feb 9, 2026

Shooting the Shit About Editors Quiet Quitting and the Unpaid Labour of Agents

“Literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates; co-host discussing quiet quitting, option clauses, and publishing challenges”

Option clauses and contractual timelines in publishing agreementsEditor ghosting and quiet quitting in publishingBook advance structures and payment schedules

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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing · Feb 5, 2026

The Long Game of Publishing

“Literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates; participated in critique panel for Books with Hooks”

Literary agent querying and rejection managementBook death on submission and emotional resilienceDigital-first publishing models and distribution

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