A full-service literary agency that focuses on books for the Christian market.
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Blogger: Michelle Ule
Location: Beautiful Sonoma County, California
The news has been full of depressing stories lately, from natural disasters to fiscal errors to grim prognoses for the future. And the publishing world is no better.
It can get downright …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Ever been overwhelmed by marketing your book? Perhaps you’re short on extra cash to spend on marketing. Well, I have some ideas for you! I’m going to spend …
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Blogger: The real Michelle Ule
Location: Not in London, try Santa Rosa, California
The first call came while I was making dinner on a hectic Saturday night with the adorable grandtoddlers and my ailing husband. “Michelle,” asked the wife of …
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Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, IL
In my grandparents’ day, news and information passed efficiently in “over the fence” conversations with a neighbor, in local groups, or at church. This contributed to a strong sense of …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, CA
During the last century, in order to be published, an author would have to type his manuscript with a carbon copy, or in the pre-carbon copy days re-type his …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office; Santa Rosa, Calif.
Another huge benefit for writers from the advancing technology is the ability to connect with other writers through online writers’ groups: ACFW, RWA, The Writer’s View and many …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
The internet is not only a powerful research tool, but it also provides a nearly instant connection with the entire world. Isn’t that a marketer’s dream? The question …
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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
How often have we been told that we need to know the answer to this imperative question: “Who is your reader?” Writers surprisingly often fail to ask …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Databases and Fans
It’s exciting to receive fan letters though it’s often impossible to respond to each one individually. An author should acknowledge and thank the fans, even …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office
Problem: Catching the attention of an agent and getting him to ask for a proposal or manuscript.
Traditional Solution: Write a smashing query letter, send it to multiple agents and …