Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I just returned from ICRS (International Christian Retail Show) in Orlando where I had the opportunity to pitch several of my clients’ projects in person. This is one of my favorite parts of agenting. Instant feedback. As …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I just returned from ICRS (International Christian Retail Show) in Orlando where I had the opportunity to pitch several of my clients’ projects in person. This is one of my favorite parts of agenting. Instant feedback. As …
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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
You think you’ve got it bad because you don’t have an agent? I’ll tell you someone who is worse off: A person with a bad agent.
You’ve been told an agent is the most effective way …
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Blogger: Michelle Ule, filling in for Wendy Lawton while she and Janet Kobobel Grant attend meetings and Book Expo of America, in New York City.
More on Queries 101! Yesterday I gave you five pointers for writing good queries. Today …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Karen Whiting is a veteran author, and over the years she has developed an extensive network of marketing relationships and ideas. I asked her to share some of the efforts she undertakes to promote her books. Here’s …
What You Can Learn from a Veteran Author about Promoting Your Books (Part 1)Read More
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Blogger: Michelle Ule
Janet Grant is on vacation today, and I’m filling in with a perennial topic–how do you prepare the book comparisons section when writing a proposal?
Book proposals generally include an author bio, a list of publishing credits …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
The long-awaited letter arrives in that dual creased self-addressed, stamped envelope you remember tucking into the proposal and sample chapters you sent an agent many months ago. When your query resulted in an invitation to send that …
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Blogger: Michelle Ule
What Writers Can Learn From Kodak
Part 2 of 2
Rachelle Gardner’s excellent blogs earlier this week raised a question in my mind: How does a writer know what readers want and thereby remain marketable?
1. Keep …
How to Keep Up with What Readers Want Without Going DaffyRead More
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, Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, Illinois
Yesterday I talked about writers conferences and their importance to your writing career. Once you’ve identified the one(s) you plan to attend, follow these action steps to prepare for …
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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
If you don’t know what a QR code is, scroll down to the end of this post to take a peek. QR (which stands for “quick response”) …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, Illinois
A killer title for your book can make the difference between an editor taking a serious look at your proposal or not at all. It’s the all-important first impression. If …