It’s not far into childhood before we learn the “Ready, Set, Go!” game. Parents, arms extended, could simply say, “Jump!” and the toddler would happily respond. But even the rhythm and anticipation of “Ready” (not yet), “Set” (not quite), and …
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If Wishes were Horses. . .
Ever wonder what a literary agent wishes for? Let me tell you a few things I wish for on the last star of the morning or when I blow out the candles on the birthday cake.
Wish #1: That …
When a Tulip is Called a Rose–What IS Traditional Publishing?
Let’s call things what they really are, shall we? No euphemisms or mislabeling, okay? What exactly is–and isn’t–traditional publishing?
I’ve noted an uptick in new publishing entities entering the market lately that describe themselves as “traditional publishers.” But when you …
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Three Key Elements for Telling Your Hard Story
Every story matters. Some of us have had hard pages in the stories of our life. God has been faithful and as a result we may want to share the hard parts with the hope of encouraging others. I would …
Tips for Improving your Query Letter
If you are submitting query letters into the sea of literary agents and editors and you aren’t getting any bites, the reason could be one of these below. Also, it’s important to keep in mind that your query is one …
Seeing God in Your Writing Journey
Do you believe in coincidences when it comes to your writing journey?
I don’t.
I don’t believe that “a-ha” moments or life-changing connections happen by chance. Today’s blog is an encouraging reminder that wherever you in your writing journey, you …
Speaking and Writing
Work vs. Rest
It’s ironic that on the day we honor labor, I’m beginning a week of vacation. Well, not really vacation since I’m going nowhere. It’s important to recognize when we need a rest from labor. Our creative souls starve for adequate …
Changes in Literary Agency Life since 2004
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Sitting in for Janet Grant.
Changes at a Literary Agency since 2004
I’ve been working for Books & Such since January 2004.
(It’s now called Books and Such Literary Management).
I initially signed on to help with …
Eight Ways to Start Writing Your Passion
Many writers have a mental file folder of ideas they would love to write about. And, though there are lots of ideas, those thoughts and words get trapped somewhere and never written. Most have trouble knowing where to start and …