Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Last week I came across an interesting post on a Christian fiction discussion group. The writer opened with “I am in the process of writing a disturbing book. The Lord laid it on my heart that our …
// by Wendy Lawton// 78 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Last week I came across an interesting post on a Christian fiction discussion group. The writer opened with “I am in the process of writing a disturbing book. The Lord laid it on my heart that our …
// by Rachel Kent// 22 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Many authors seem to think that deadlines are flexible dates. They’ll come to their agent asking for the agent to get an extension the day before the book is due without any doubt that the extension will …
// by Michelle Ule// 52 Comments
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Sitting in for the traveling Mary Keeley.
The realization may come from a beta reader, a friend, your own …
// by Mary Keeley// 48 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Julian Fellowes continues to amaze me. Loyal viewers are as engaged in Downton Abbey’s final season episodes as they were during the first season. No doubt the historian that was hired to advise and ensure the authenticity …
// by Wendy Lawton// 71 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
You’ve heard that it’s a women’s prerogative to change her mind. As an agent I’m going to claim the same prerogative. As I look back on some of the things I stated categorically about the craft of …
// by Mary Keeley// 28 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
You just crossed the last “t” and dotted the last “i” and now your current book draft is finished. Many a brand new writer wants to think they’re almost at the finish line, but if you’re a …
// by Michelle Ule// 29 Comments
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Filling in today for the traveling Wendy Lawton
I mean, a real writer?
I find it helpful to look at definitions. Here’s how Merriam-Webster defines writer:
…1. Someone whose work is to write
// by Michelle Ule// 18 Comments
Blogger: Michelle Ule
Filling in for Rachel who is caught up in technology issues today.
I’ve been writing for Books & Such’s blog since we began in 2009. I’ve written twice a …
// by Mary Keeley// 27 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
The Books & Such offices are closed over the Christmas holidays, but we’re re-posting some popular blogs from the past. This one is from a year ago. Enjoy commenting among yourselves. A blessed 2016 to all of …
// by Mary Keeley// 39 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Conversations with several clients in the last couple of weeks had one thing in common. All of them were waiting for feedback from their beta readers. Music to my ears. I highly recommend participating in a critique …