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The Agents of Books & Such Literary Management Muse About Books, Publishing, and Life

Spiritual Warfare and the Ministry of the Christian Writer

November 13, 2022 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  23 Comments

“What kind of books do you write?” my neighbor asked. I told her a little of what I’ve written, smirking she said,”Oh, you’re a Christian author.”

Afterwards I kept thinking of those two words, Christian author. I remembered  penning words …

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How to get your manuscript into shape after NANOWRIMO.

November 7, 2022 //  by Rachel Kent//  3 Comments

Are you participating in NANOWRIMO this year? I know at least one of my clients is. I hope you are all doing well with meeting your daily goals!

As you work toward finishing your manuscript, it’s important to think about …

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What’s Trending, Timeless, or Tender?

October 31, 2022 //  by Barb Roose//  13 Comments

Is your query or manuscript still marketable or do you need to shift gears to a new topic or update your existing one?  

It’s not unusual for me to hear a pitch from someone who has been working on a …

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Ready, Set, Send

October 23, 2022 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  13 Comments

It’s not far into childhood before we learn the “Ready, Set, Go!” game. Parents, arms extended, could simply say, “Jump!” and the toddler would happily respond. But even the rhythm and anticipation of “Ready” (not yet), “Set” (not quite), and …

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If Wishes were Horses. . .

October 16, 2022 //  by Wendy Lawton//  27 Comments

Ever wonder what a literary agent wishes for? Let me tell you a few things I wish for on the last star of the morning or when I blow out the candles on the birthday cake.

Wish #1: That …

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When a Tulip is Called a Rose–What IS Traditional Publishing?

October 9, 2022 //  by Janet Grant//  16 Comments

Let’s call things what they really are, shall we? No euphemisms or mislabeling, okay? What exactly is–and isn’t–traditional publishing?

I’ve noted an uptick in new publishing entities entering the market lately that describe themselves as “traditional publishers.” But when you …

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Three Key Elements for Telling Your Hard Story

October 2, 2022 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  9 Comments

Every story matters. Some of us have had hard pages in the stories of our life.  God has been faithful and as a result we may want to share the hard parts with the hope of encouraging others.  I would …

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Tips for Improving your Query Letter

September 26, 2022 //  by Rachel Kent//  5 Comments

If you are submitting query letters into the sea of literary agents and editors and you aren’t getting any bites, the reason could be one of these below. Also, it’s important to keep in mind that your query is one …

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Seeing God in Your Writing Journey

September 18, 2022 //  by Barb Roose//  14 Comments

Do you believe in coincidences when it comes to your writing journey?

I don’t.

I don’t believe that “a-ha” moments or life-changing connections happen by chance. Today’s blog is an encouraging reminder that wherever you in your writing journey, you …

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Speaking and Writing

September 11, 2022 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  18 Comments

speaking and writingSpeaking and writing. They seem closely related, don’t they? And yes, they often are. A speaking ministry can lead to published books, and authors often find the need to polish their speaking skills to help connect with audiences who will …

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