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Between the Lines

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

How to Make Sure Self-Publishing Doesn’t Dead-End Your Publishing Dreams

January 26, 2025 //  by Barb Roose//  10 Comments

Walking into church this weekend, I connected with a friend I hadn’t seen in years. We hugged, and a big smile flashed across her face when we stepped apart. She reported that her book was almost complete after …

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Self or Trad: What Do They Share in Common?

January 19, 2025 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  11 Comments

Self or Trad: What do they share in common? Great question.

We’ve seen an undeniably radical increase in writers choosing self-publishing. Why? Innovations in technology, access to higher quality materials and options, and the shrinking of traditional publishing slots that …

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What is the Perfect Time to Submit?

January 12, 2025 //  by Wendy Lawton//  5 Comments

Ever since I became an agent, I’ve been trying to figure out the rhythm of this industry— the perfect time to submit proposals. Every industry has “seasons” and because we agents are always trying to second-guess things, we are ever …

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What Does an Agent Do Besides Sell Your Project?

January 5, 2025 //  by Jen Babakhan//  7 Comments

It’s a fresh year, and perhaps you’re asking yourself questions many writers ask: Do I really need an agent? What do they even do for authors, after the book contract is signed? Here at Books & Such, we partner with …

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Favorite Book in 2024

December 29, 2024 //  by Janet Grant//  7 Comments

For several years running I’ve written a post about my reading experiences through the year. I offer up what I consider to be my favorite book. For 2024, I didn’t have many contenders.

Oh, I’ve read several books I enjoyed …

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Finding Baby Jesus

December 22, 2024 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  4 Comments

A few years back while surveying all the goodies at a garage sale, I found a beautiful nativity. It was a handmade gold leafed work of art. As I picked up each piece amazed at the details, I noticed it …

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Is it easy to get another book contract after the first?

December 16, 2024 //  by Rachel Kent//  2 Comments

“Once I sell my first book to a publishing house, it’s going to be easy to sell the rest of my manuscripts.”

We see this assumption expressed in the many emails we receive from writers who believe that the book …

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Planting Seeds: Five Suggestions to Prepare Your Author Website for 2025

December 8, 2024 //  by Barb Roose//  5 Comments

It’s early December, but I’ve noticed that while we’re locked and loaded on preparing for Christmas, the fitness industry is ramping up its advertising for the inevitable January obsession with getting in shape and kale. While I am a fitness …

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Not What You Think

December 2, 2024 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  6 Comments

Some elements of an author’s proposal are not what you’d think. They seem like a good thing, but may make the opposite impression from the one you’re looking for.

“I’m in the process of having a professional website created/updated.”

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We Wish You a Blessed Thanksgiving!

November 25, 2024 //  by Jen Babakhan//  2 Comments

Here at Books and Such Literary Management, we want you to know that we are so thankful for our dear writer (and reader) friends! May you have a lovely week celebrating with your loved ones!

 

With Gratitude,

The Books …

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