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Rachel Kent

Bribing an Agent Isn’t the Way to Representation

June 7, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  4 Comments

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Awhile back, we received a package filled with goodies for one of the agents at the agency. This gift was from a writer who emailed a query for a project and mailed the box to go along …

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5 Tips to Help You Find a Blog Topic

May 21, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  6 Comments

Finding a blog topic is always a struggle for me. I’m lucky to get to share the writing of this blog with my fellow Books & Such agents, so I don’t need a new topic as frequently. I know many …

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Reading Resources for the Current Times

May 4, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  4 Comments

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I hope you are all doing all right during these crazy times! Hang in there, friends.

My kids and I have been enjoying some of the great book resources available out there on the internet.

One of …

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Rejections: What You Need to Know

April 16, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  5 Comments

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Believe it or not, agents don’t actually enjoy rejecting people, but it’s part of the job. I think it’s my least favorite part of my job. It’s not fun to think about crushing the hopes of so …

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The Unknown: Learning to Trust

March 30, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  7 Comments

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Below is a blog from 2013, but I think it is so relevant for what we are all going through right now. It applies to the publishing journeys of many writers, but also is helpful as we …

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The Benefits of Bookstores

March 12, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  5 Comments

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Last weekend, I took my kids to a release party for a new book at our local Barnes & Noble. I had seen the advertisement for the release party in the e-newsletter I am subscribed to. My …

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Finding the Right Title

February 24, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  10 Comments

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During some conference appointments, I’ve heard authors say that they didn’t work very hard on their title because they’ve heard that the publishing house will change it anyway. It is true that the title is frequently changed …

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How to Handle the Sting of Rejections

February 6, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  9 Comments

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After weeks, possibly months, of waiting for an answer to your submission, you receive a short, polite letter (or email) informing you that your project isn’t right for the agent or editor you were submitting to. Your …

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Reasons Your Query Might Be Passed Up

January 20, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  5 Comments

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If you are submitting query letters into the sea of literary agents and editors and you aren’t getting any bites, the reason could be one of these below. Also, it’s important to keep in mind that your …

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The Joy of Anticipation

December 15, 2019 //  by Rachel Kent//  8 Comments

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A family Christmas tradition that I love is one that I now believe was established by accident and out of necessity. Every Christmas, my parents would have the children wait in the hallway with the door closed …

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