Dreams chase us as writers.
We have vision to write words that will help others and the big dream that those words will actually be published one day. But when days turn to weeks, months and years, the insecurity and …
Writer's Conferences
Cheap Grace
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I’ve been back and forth more times than the airport shuttle on whether I should comment on this topic. We, as Christians and especially as women, are taught to forgive and smooth things over, especially things that …
To Pitch or Not to Pitch
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
With a number of writers conferences on the horizon, I want to explore the question uppermost in many writers’ minds: to pitch or not to pitch?
What is pitching for a writer? There are scores of classes …
Shhh! It’s a Conference Secret
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
It’s conference season and I’ve decided to share one of the best-kept conference secrets.
Here’s the secret: An appointment with an editor or agent is not the best way to connect.
Every time I go to a …
Books & Such Retreat
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
As this blog goes live the agents and a good portion of the clients of Books & Such Literary Management are attending the fifth biennial retreat at the gorgeous Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa on Cannery Row …
Accepting Manuscript Feedback
Blogger: Rachel Kent
While I was at the Mount Hermon conference, I briefly met with an author to listen to a pitch. Based on the short introduction to the manuscript, I had a few words of advice on how the …
When Publishing Trophies Become Meaningless
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Publishing trophies come in three forms: signed contracts, making a best-seller list, and winning a writing award. But, with all the changes in the publishing industry, these trophies are beginning to look like kids’ sports trophies–if …
Elevator Pitches
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I’m not going to tell you how to craft a compelling elevator pitch today. I’m going to focus instead on the problem with elevator pitches.
What is an elevator pitch? According to Eileen Pincus’ “The Perfect (Elevator) …
Writers’ Conference Follow-Up
Blogger: Rachel Kent
The ACFW conference has come and gone, and I know many of you attended this year. I have heard glowing reports from my clients who were in attendance. For any conference, there are things you can do …
Conference Recap
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Recently back from the annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference (ACFW), my heart is full, as is the case for most of you who attended, from what I’ve heard. The warm camaraderie with others who understand this …