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The Agents of Books & Such Literary Management Muse About Books, Publishing, and Life

Cranky Grammar Rant

March 22, 2026 //  by Wendy Lawton//  8 Comments

I almost never address the issue of grammar because, sure as shootin’, I’ll make a handful of mistakes right here in front of you. But irregardless I’m feeling cranky so I’m going to list seven of my top cringeworthy examples …

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Post Book Release Blues

March 15, 2026 //  by Jen Babakhan//  5 Comments

I was recently scrolling through social media, and came upon a statement that stopped me in my tracks. “No one talks about the post-book release emotional slump that authors experience. Why is no one talking about this?” It made me …

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A Lent Reflection on Peace

March 8, 2026 //  by Janet Grant//  2 Comments

I want to share a Lent reflection on peace with you. You know how, when you read something that moves you and causes you to ponder, you need to tell someone. You’re that someone for me today.

Why This Poem…er,

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Writing that Lasts

March 2, 2026 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  1 Comment

This past weekend I was far from home speaking to women about  God’s love and the path to living a better story. As always, I brought books with me. I expected my newest release, Ten Minutes with God, to …

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Query Letter Tips

February 23, 2026 //  by Rachel Kent//  Leave a Comment

Last week, we finished up our second writing intensive! It was a wonderful time and we were able to work in-depth with writers to help them grow toward publication. We were able to do some deep work on query …

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Stop Being Afraid of Self-Promotion!

February 16, 2026 //  by Barb Roose//  5 Comments

If I had a dollar for every time an author told me they hated platform because it felt like self-promotion, well, then I’d have enough money to fund all of your exotic writing research trips.

The notion of self-promotion tends …

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What a Writer Doesn’t Know May Hurt Them

February 9, 2026 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  2 Comments

don't stop learningWhat a writer doesn’t know may hurt them?

What a way to kick off a blog post! Isn’t this supposed to be a place where writers find encouragement? It is. Keep reading. This isn’t click-bait. It’s essential to your success …

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Books & Such Literary Management Celebrates Our Thirtieth Anniversary

February 1, 2026 //  by Wendy Lawton//  5 Comments

We’re excited here at Books & Such.  2026 marks our thirtieth anniversary as an agency. Yes, thirty wonderful years.  Our press release shares a little more about our story.

 Books & Such Literary Management Celebrates 30 Years Serving Authors and …

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Decoding Literary Agent Feedback

January 25, 2026 //  by Jen Babakhan//  Leave a Comment

“But what does that even MEAN?” For writers in the “query trenches” this is a common question upon receiving a query rejection that has feedback attached. While we literary agents try to keep our thoughts clear and concise, it may …

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Looking for Something to Read?

January 18, 2026 //  by Janet Grant//  9 Comments

If you’re on the hunt for something to read, I have recommendations.

In my first blog post in a new year, as has been my tradition for I don’t-know-how-long, I review the best of the best from my reading the …

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