Blogger: Rachel Kent
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 …
Finding the Right Title
Blogger: Rachel Kent
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 …
How to Handle the Sting of Rejections
Blogger: Rachel Kent
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 …
Reasons Your Query Might Be Passed Up
Blogger: Rachel Kent
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 …
The Joy of Anticipation
Blogger: Rachel Kent
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 …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Publication Stories to Encourage You
First, thank you, Veterans, for your service! We appreciate you!
Now, I think it’s time for some real-life examples of rejected manuscripts…that were published!
My client, Sarah Sundin, spent seven years pitching and perfecting her WWII historical romance A Distant …
2019 Christmas Books Are Here! (Giveaway opportunity!)
Blogger: Rachel Kent
We have had some great Christmas books come in to the office over the last few weeks! It is that time of year again. I love to read Christmas stories during the Christmas season. Do you? Leave …
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Receiving Feedback on Your Work
Blogger: Rachel Kent
A few years back, I met with an author during a conference to listen to a pitch. Based on the short introduction to the manuscript, I had a few words of advice on how the author could …
Blogging with a Focused Approach
Blogger: Rachel Kent
A Books & Such client asked a great question on Facebook recently. She wanted to know what some experienced bloggers wished they had known before starting their blogs. The majority answered that they wished they had a …