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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
In January 2023, I wrote the blog post below to proclaim my favorite read from 2022. I still recall this nonfiction book with fondness and respect–fondness for its exquisite writing and respect for the portrayal of how Indigenous peoples see …
In Honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, A Favorite Read of MineRead More
The other day I received an email from a potential client asking me if I would have an answer for him about representation quickly because he was counting on his book releasing from a traditional publisher this year. He felt …
How long should it take to write a book? Hopefully, not forever. But, some unfinished manuscripts have hung around for so long that it feels like a family pet. If asked whether you’ve finished your book, you take a deep …
Finally Finish Your Book: A Practical Plan for WritersRead More
