Blogger: Mary Keeley
Someone mentioned in a recent blog comment that they appreciate the variety of topics we blog about here. That’s our goal. We strive to offer a well-rounded blend of insights on new topics or a fresh slant …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Someone mentioned in a recent blog comment that they appreciate the variety of topics we blog about here. That’s our goal. We strive to offer a well-rounded blend of insights on new topics or a fresh slant …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
As a print book reader (who tried using a Kindle and didn’t like it) all of the talk about print books disappearing caused me pain! I love my books and my bookshelves and I’m not ready to …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Authors, published and unpublished, must take charge of all areas of their career, and at the top of the list is growing, and then maintaining, a loyal audience. The earlier you begin the better because a substantial …
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Blogger: Janet Grant
All of our agents have slipped out of the office to spend the holidays with their families. We’ve picked from previous posts “The Best of” for your reading pleasure and pondering. Our office opens on January 5, …
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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
This past week I participated in a number of marketing phone calls that included, among other participants, my client, the publishing house marketing director, the publicist, and the social media marketer. Each call was to discuss …
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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Do you ever wonder why publishers seem to binge buy? Suddenly suspense is big, and it’s what all the editors want to talk about at writers conferences. But historicals are out.
How can an entire, standard …
Publishing’s Dysfunctional Buying Habits: A ParableRead More
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I’m away at our agency’s bi-annual client retreat and won’t be able to respond to your comments today. But I hope this topic on how to create a professional persona for industry professionals will generate lots of …
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Last week my husband brought home a movie he thought I would enjoy. Gene Shalit called the movie “unforgettable.” We settled in to enjoy this “passionate and heartwarming story,” but not even the impressive cast could overcome the disappointment we …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
I try to keep up with publishing trends in order to advise clients knowledgeably and report new developments to all of you. For some time news updates have been sobering. But we won’t rehash. Today is a …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
We talk a lot about the importance of writers promoting your books and advise that this becomes your full-time job when it releases. Equally important is timing book promotions to reap the greatest return for your effort. …