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Q & A–A Novel Idea

June 4, 2013 //  by Wendy Lawton//  54 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

We’re always looking for fresh promotional ideas for books but, unfortunately, there’s very little “new under the sun.” That’s why I perked up when I discovered a brilliant multi-author project–The Trust Chronicles. I asked my client, Amanda …

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Backdoor to Literary Representation

March 5, 2013 //  by Wendy Lawton//  135 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

So. . . you need a literary agent. You know you’ve got a knock-em-dead manuscript but now you have to find an agent willing to represent you. You’ve done everything right. You’ve gone to the agency website …

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2012 Christy Award finalists: How many have you read?

July 18, 2012 //  by Rachel Kent//  31 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

As many of you know, Monday night the 2012 Christy Award winners were announced at the International Christian Retail Show in Orlando. My clients, Anne Elisabeth Stengl and Melanie Dickerson were both finalists in different categories. I’m …

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Why Do Readers Connect with You Online?

May 9, 2012 //  by Rachel Kent//  72 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Twitter and Facebook Tips

I think many authors need to be reminded why a reader connects with him or her beyond the book, especially through social media. I’ve recently seen such a focus by authors on promotion …

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Are Book Awards Important?

April 25, 2012 //  by Rachel Kent//  43 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Springtime is book awards time. Finalists are being named; winners are being announced. Does winning a contest or an award make a difference in a writer’s career?

My basic answer is: Yes, it does make a difference …

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One Writer’s Journey: Waiting

April 12, 2011 //  by Michelle Ule//  19 Comments

Blogger: Michelle Ule

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

One of the most frustrating aspects of the publishing life is all the waiting around you have to do. Over on my personal blog, I recently wrote about …

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Library Insider: How Has a Library Touched Your Life?

April 1, 2011 //  by Janet Grant//  20 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

First things first, let me announce the winner from yesterday’s contest, in which each person who made a comment was entered the win the drawing. The winner …

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Library Insider: Measuring Results

March 31, 2011 //  by Janet Grant//  16 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Let’s imagine several months from now that you’ve not only invested in the database from Library Insider, but you’ve also taken the Behind the Stacks training. You’ve …

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Library Insider: Half of the Equation

March 30, 2011 //  by Janet Grant//  6 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Now that you have a better understanding from yesterday’s blog of why Library Locator is, as far as we know, the most comprehensive database of acquisitions librarians, …

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Library Insider: Your Order, Please

March 29, 2011 //  by Janet Grant//  23 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

As I mentioned yesterday, Library Insider consists of two parts:

1) Library Locator, which enables you to connect with 2,500 acquisitions librarians in public libraries and library …

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