Agents
Write My Passion or Write What Sells?
Blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
Should I write what sells or should I–can I, please–write my passion?
It’s a question many writers ask. They may have been told that their creative passion–what they’re most excited about writing–is something readers …
Strength in Numbers
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
We often talk about how important it is to have writing cohorts, a faith community and even a strong friendship base as a writer. Too often our work is solitary. We need people around us, even if …
I Can’t Tell You That, Says the Agent
Blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
Agents and editors sometimes–okay, often–either think or say, “I can’t tell you that.” It has nothing to do with secret, clandestine, coded attempts to frustrate authors. Momma–and God–always have reasons behind what they say or expect …
Refining a Proposal
Never-Fail Formula for Writing a Book That Won’t Become a Bestseller
Blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
(Updated)
Maybe it’s not discussed often enough in writers’ circles. We talk about what we can do to ready our work for a publisher’s eyes. We list ways to draw readers’ attention with our novels or nonfiction.…
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Questions Fourth-Grade Aspiring Writers Ask
What Makes an Agent Crazy? When Clients Leave Badly.
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
If you read a recent post of mine on crazy-making behavior, I talked about agents who poach clients from other agents. But another crazy-making scenario is when clients leave an agent badly.
Every client an agent …
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Fewer Words for Greater Impact
Blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
Fewer words for greater impact?
Those who write devotions are often held to a tough task–tell a complete story with a soul-stirring point and clear takeaway for the reader with a minimum of words.
Fruit Loops for Writers
Blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
Fruit loops? Not the cereal. The cycle.
Whether or not you adhere to the premise that the Bible is practical for daily life–pick a subject, any subject–I personally see a strong correlation between what it teaches and …