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Three Things for a Writer to Consider

March 30, 2025 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  5 Comments

As a literary agent my goal is to champion the writers that I represent.  A  champion is committed to  guide the writers journey even if that looks different than they thought it would. With that in mind, here are three …

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Never-fail formula

Five Tips to Becoming a Better Writer

June 23, 2024 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  9 Comments

Writing is about putting one word after another, in such a way that the reader will be drawn into the text. But as with all endeavors, becoming a better writer comes with frustrations. Here are five things that I have …

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Five Things I Wish I Knew Earlier

March 31, 2024 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  7 Comments

unbelievable writer

Twenty five years ago I signed my first official publishing contract. I knew very little about publishing and even less about what to expect personally. I was in my early forties, a ministry leader in a large mega-church when contacted …

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My 2023 Favorite Read

January 14, 2024 //  by Janet Grant//  11 Comments

As has been my tradition for several years, I enjoy starting out the new year with reflections on my favorite read in the year before. The books (or book, as is the case this year) don’t have to be releases …

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A Brutally Honest Blog

October 28, 2023 //  by Wendy Lawton//  6 Comments

I’m thinking it’s time for some brutal truth, but don’t fear– there will be lots of encouraging ideas toward the end.

How many of us, when telling someone the story of a life-changing challenge, have been told, “You should write …

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table of contents invites readers in

Nonfiction Book Structure: The Table of Contents

May 7, 2023 //  by Janet Grant//  6 Comments

table of contents invites readers inAs I mentioned in my most recent blog, a strong structure invites the reader into your book. Your table of contents is a big selling point–not only for readers but also for agents and editors. I like to think of …

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Spiritual Warfare and the Ministry of the Christian Writer

November 13, 2022 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  25 Comments

“What kind of books do you write?” my neighbor asked. I told her a little of what I’ve written, smirking she said,”Oh, you’re a Christian author.”

Afterwards I kept thinking of those two words, Christian author. I remembered  penning words …

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Small Changes

November 21, 2021 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  16 Comments

 

small changesDon’t small changes sound like they should naturally connect to small impact? Listed here are ten small changes with surprisingly potent impact on both nonfiction and fiction.

AND

And is a useful word. It can, however, become as unsightly …

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8 Ways to Make Your Book More Accessible

May 5, 2021 //  by Janet Grant//  9 Comments

While an author hopes that the text of his or her book is all that’s needed to clearly communicate with the reader, in actuality, sometimes ancillary parts of a book can add much to the reader’s engagement with your book. …

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A Writing Contest and Some Hints on How to Win

April 14, 2021 //  by Janet Grant//  40 Comments

I’m interrupting our normal blog schedule to insert an important announcement: Our agency is sponsoring a writing contest, and we want YOU to enter!

The Writing Contest Why

We’re celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, which signifies 25 years of …

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