Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I was having lunch with a writer friend of mine, and she didn’t seem like she was in the best place emotionally. “I’m starting to question whether this is really my calling,” she said.
“Why?” I asked.…
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I was having lunch with a writer friend of mine, and she didn’t seem like she was in the best place emotionally. “I’m starting to question whether this is really my calling,” she said.
“Why?” I asked.…
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Got a terrific non-fiction project you’re trying to sell? Wondering if you have what it takes? Here are some signs of potential future success as a non-fiction author:
1. Established platform. (A tribe of dedicated fans and …
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I could be wrong, but I believe we’re moving into an era in which high quality, intensive pre-publication editing is going to be harder and harder to come by. While many publishers are still doing a tremendous …
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
One of the most common pieces of advice given to new writers is: Develop a thick skin.
You’d think this would be even more of a requirement for an agent. It’s good advice for anyone who’s visible …
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Books & Such agents and staff are on a writers’ retreat with our clients at the Monterey Plaza Hotel this week and lavishing them with attention. We’ll be re-posting blogs that received a goodly number of visitors …
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
One of the things I often discuss with my clients is their writing and publishing schedule—making sure their manuscript due dates are spread out enough so they can meet their deadlines. This requires honesty and self-awareness from …
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
I’ve written about pseudonyms on my blog before. They have a long history in literature and the arts, and even nowadays on the Internet, many people choose to comment on blogs or maintain their Twitter presence …
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Sometimes it’s hard to believe how difficult it can be to write about yourself in a bio—after all, you’re a writer! But I understand it’s not as simple as that, so here are a few tips to …
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
Next week I’m headed out to the ACFW conference (American Christian Fiction Writers) and I’m sure I’ll see some of you there! Rachel’s post yesterday gave some great advice about talking to agents and editors at conferences: …
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Blogger: Rachelle Gardner
1. Be creative any way you can. Cook new recipes. Paint a picture. Design a garden. Compose a song. Build something with Legos. Organize the garage.
2. Pay attention. Observe the mannerisms of people …