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If you’re writing this week, it’s either because you’re on a tight deadline, you’re stranded on a solitary island in the South Pacific and it just happens to have wifi, or you finished all your shopping and meal prep …
I have been fascinated by “magical” natural phenomena since discovering that God has hidden ever so many miraculous things on this earth for the curious to find. I hadn’t thought of the power of including some of these wonders in …
Heaven and Nature Sing— Infusing Natural Phenomena in FictionRead More
One of the questions I see most in online spaces among writers is some iteration of, “Is it worth my time to query literary agents during the holidays—are they even reading queries?” I can’t speak for all literary agents, but …
Should Writers Query Literary Agents During the Holidays?Read More
On November 30 we enter into the season of Advent. I grew up in a Lutheran church so Advent anticipation is an integral part of awaiting Christ’s birth for me.
Advent marks the beginning of the church’s spiritual year. That …
This year is quickly wrapping up and the holidays are already upon us. How did that happen so fast? Some are closing out the year with great joy and reason for celebration while others are struggling with disappointment. With Thanksgiving …
One of the best ways to reach your true readers and fans is through your email newsletter. Only those who want to hear from you will sign up for a newsletter, so these people are the most invested in your …
What’s the best motivation to clean your house?
Answer: Give yourself a book deadline.
If you’re a writer, you likely laughed and groaned at the same time—because it’s true. As soon as you sit down to write, everything around you …
Distraction Detox: How to Keep Writing When Everything Else Looks Easier!Read More
Friends and I were discussing (okay, it was the other Books & Such agents) when it is and is not appropriate for a writer to binge. The conversation created–pun intended–food for thought.
We LOVE food for thought. One …
At Books & Such Literary Management it is important for us to find authors who have saleable projects. No agency is ever closed to new clients. Some of our clients stop writing, some stop selling, and sometimes the market is …
There are lots of questions I’m often asked as a literary agent- and some I’m not asked, but writers ask themselves (and their friends). One of those questions is “Do I really need a newsletter and an email list?” The …
Inbox Insights: What Makes an Effective Lead Magnet?Read More
