Betsy Lerner worked as an editor for 16 years before becoming an agent. She represents non-fiction writers in the areas of science, psychology, history, cultural studies, true crime and memoir. Lerner was the recipient of the Tony Godwin Publishing Prize. She holds an MFA from Columbia University and is the author of Food & Loathing, The Bridge Ladies, The Forest for the Trees: An Editor's Advice to Writers, and Shred Sisters. Her blog on publishing and writing can be found on www.betsylerner.com and on TikTok @betsylerner