Agent Interview: Jenny Bent Go to the listing List all agent interviews Edit answers (agent only) Describe what you're looking for in 25 characters or less.novels that make me feelJenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022What other agents do you admire most?Julie Barer, Eric Simonoff, Molly FriedrichJenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022Who are your favorite authors?All my own clients of course; after that I love Jane Austen, Liane Moriarty, Jennifer McMahon, George RR Martin, Lisa Jewell, Naomi Novik, Larry McMurtry, James Lee Burke, Emily St. John Mandel, Anne Tyler, Mo Hayder, Tana French and Kate Atkinson.Jenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022What sets you apart from other agents who look at the same type of material?My weird sense of humor?Jenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022What is the best advice you can give someone who is considering submitting work to you?Take a look at what I currently rep and consider how well your work fits with my list.Jenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022Describe the ideal query letter.Be as concise and straightforward as possible while also being as descriptive as possible. Focus on plots, not themes. If you can include a strong hook and good comps, even better. Show me you understand where your book fits in the market and how best to describe it.Jenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022Describe the ideal manuscript.Funny, sad, fast-paced, great characterization, original, highly visual, that teaches me something new about places or people or takes me somewhere (real or imaginary) I've never been.Jenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022How much do you want to know about the person submitting to you?Anything interesting or relevant--if your novel is about cooking and you were once a chef, please let me know!Jenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022How much of a manuscript do you read before making the decision to reject it?I try to read the query letter to the end, I don't always read all ten pages if I can tell quickly it's not right for me.Jenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022What is a day in the life of an agent like for you?Mostly answering emails, solving problems, and on good days, hopefully fielding offers!Jenny Bent, Agent at The Bent Agency on 19 September 2022 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only