Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Labor Day weekend feels like an oxymoron to me. I know the idea behind the holiday is to give us laborers rest, but does it really translate that way for most of us?
In recent years, …
Life
3 Reasons to Keep Business Secrets
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Recently I noted an agent crowing on Facebook about a major concession a publisher had given. That agent named the publisher and the concession. As I read the FB entry, I asked myself,
What did the …
My Favorite Client
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
A couple weeks ago I was reading comments on Rachelle Gardner’s Blog, 13 Things You May Not Know about Agents and came across a comment by Stephanie M. that said, “What you might not know about writers: …
The Organized Writer— Tip of the Day
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
If you’ve read my blog posts for any amount of time you’ve probably guessed I’m a productivity junkie. I can’t help it, I love systems and I relish order. For a change of pace today, I thought …
Why Do Readers Connect with You Online?
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 …
Big Buts of the Bible
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Before dipping into the Bible and its big buts, today is another kind of big: the Big Announcement about who won the Kindle Fire for subscribing to our blog. We feel honored that you would devote …
Should You Sign with the First Agent Who Asks You and Other Great Publishing Questions
Blogger: Rachel Kent
The staff for the upcoming Write! Canada conference requested an interview with me, and I was happy to oblige them. 🙂 Since some interesting topics crop up in the conversation, and I figured you might like to …
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How to Become Business Savvy Without Losing Your Creative Soul
Blogger: Michelle Ule
What Writers Can Learn from Kodak
Part 1 of 2
Rachelle Gardner started her blogging with Books & Such Literary Agency with a bang this week. Owing to technical difficulties, some of you may have missed her …
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Five Words: Savor
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Back in the Central California Books & Such Office
I’m back home, fondly remembering my time away and savoring my return home. That’s your final word for this week– savor.
I thought a lot about that
Five Words: Listen
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Round Top, Texas
This last fall my husband and I went to a prayer retreat that had one purpose– to help us learn to listen. I was shocked to discover how powerful listening is. I’ve been