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Merry Christmas from Books & Such!

December 24, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  1 Comment

“Who can add to Christmas? The perfect motive is that God so loved the world. The perfect gift is that He gave His only Son. The only requirement is to believe in Him. The reward of faith is that you …

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Winning on Instagram Without Talking About Your Book

November 12, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  10 Comments

One of the common frustrations that I hear from pre-published writers working to build their platform is, “If I don’t have a book, what do I talk about?”

I’m excited to share one of my favorite Instagram accounts with you. …

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Four Mistakes That May Keep an Agent from Following Up with You

October 1, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  4 Comments

“Publication is a marathon, not a sprint. Writing the book is only the start.”
― Jo Linsdell

I can’t speak for every agent, but I love writers. Maybe because I am one. As an agent, I also know that you’ve …

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Four Measures to Self-Audit Your Author Brand for Consistency

August 20, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  2 Comments

If you are a writer actively pitching your novel or non-fiction, but you still dabble in children’s books, and you’re feeling the hankering to ramp up your YouTube channel, is it helpful or harmful to broadcast all your creative outlets …

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Threads is Here! Is it Right for You?

July 9, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  7 Comments

Last week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, introduced a new platform, Threads. Perhaps you noticed fellow authors or influencers posting this unique-looking background to their Instagram newsfeeds or stories, and you’ve been wondering what it’s all about.…

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Three Questions That Elevate Your Elevator Pitch Toward Success

May 28, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  3 Comments

Let’s talk about elevator pitches and how to set yourself up effectively the next time you need to make one in front of a literary agent or editor.

In today’s blog, I want to make the case that preparing for …

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Dear Abby…Is it Silly to Dream of Traditional Publishing?

April 16, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  6 Comments

Dear Abby,

As soon as I finished Selection by Keira Cass when I was in the 8th grade, I knew that I was destined to be a romance writer. A delicious euphoria spreads throughout my heart when I sit …

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Four Things Agents Look for When Checking Out Your Website

March 5, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  7 Comments

While social media seems to be where everyone is gathering online, your author website is still important for your writing career. Social media is like the car you drive around in to invite people to join you on the journey. …

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Four Priceless Perks of Attending a Writer’s Conference

January 22, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  5 Comments

One of my favorite comments to hear as an agent during a writer’s conference is when a first-time attendee says, “Oh wow. I’ve gotten way more out of this than I expected!” Signing up for a writer’s conference can be …

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After the Ink Dries: Three First-Time Authors Share Their Publisher Journeys After the Contract is Signed

December 11, 2022 //  by Barb Roose//  19 Comments

What is it really like after an author finally signs that first contract? Does someone from the publishing company give a newly-contracted author a cigar and robe for writing and a golden key to lasting platform success? All of that …

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