Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Hi. My name is Wendy, and I’m an optimist. There. I confessed. On the whole, I think that’s a good thing for an agent, especially since I happen to be a good sales person, and my optimism …
Productivity
How do you write your manuscript?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
We received a question via email from John in Canada. He asks: “I have read that writing with a pen is “better” than typing when it comes to this mysterious quality feature. But the old fashioned technique …
What motivates you?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
We’ve talked before about setting goals as a motivation tool, but I am curious to find out this week what your biggest motivator is. What pushes you to write or work when you don’t feel like it?…
Uber-late manuscripts and what they cost you
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Books & Such agents and staff are on a writers’ retreat with our clients at the Monterey Plaza Hotel this week and lavishing them with attention. (See photo below showing our clients on the hotel’s terrace …
Five Places Writers Find Ideas
Blogger: Michelle Ule
I continue to fill in for Janet this week. She developed a severe sinus infection and has been working to get well.
Some authors seem to have no problem with coming up with new book ideas; others …
When the Cupboard is Bare
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Remember that old nursery rhyme, Old Mother Hubbard? She went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone but when she got there the cupboard was bare and so her poor dog had none. It’s …
The Value of a Word Census
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Note: I’m substitute blogging for Wendy today, who is out of the office on a medical leave while she’s recovering from surgery. She’s mending well.
How do I love “that?” Let me count the ways.
I love …
Four Basic Steps for Research
Blogger: Michelle Ule, writing for Janet who is at the International Christian Retailers Show this week.
I have a novel sitting on the sidelines, about a third done, while I work on other projects. The novel takes place eighteen months …
Where Do You Get Your Book Ideas?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I would like to know where you get your book ideas. Here are some of the scenarios I’ve heard, but please weigh in with yours.
1) Dreams–I have three clients who have written books that they …
How important is social media? and other questions.
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I was interviewed before the Northwest Christian Writers’ Renewal Conference by writer Kirk Kraft. This blog was posted on the NCWA site originally, but Kirk was kind enough to give me permission to post it here. I …
How important is social media? and other questions.Read More