☛ How would you get access to a new author when there isn’t an existing relationship with them or their agent?

☛ What exactly would you say to the new author when first approaching them?

☛ If you started this job tomorrow, what would you do first?

☛ Tell us about your interest in [genre].

☛ What do you think a book needs to become a bestseller in this genre?

☛ Tell us about your current role.

☛ What do you think are the qualities you would need in this job to be successful?

☛ Do you write jacket copy?

☛ How familiar are you with the process of signing new authors?

☛ Do you know any agents?

☛ Which newspapers or magazines do you read to keep up with developments in this subject area?

☛ Would you miss working with [different kinds of books I was working with at the time]?