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

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

// by Barb Roose// 2 Comments

// by Cynthia Ruchti// 1 Comment
Few of us are thrilled to keep our annual physical check-ups with our primary care physician, and sometimes that means a small issue goes unattended for too long and becomes a larger problem.

What are the career dangers of missing …
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// by Wendy Lawton// 9 Comments
I almost never address the issue of grammar because, sure as shootin’, I’ll make a handful of mistakes right here in front of you. But irregardless I’m feeling cranky so I’m going to list seven of my top cringeworthy examples …

// by Jen Babakhan// 5 Comments
I was recently scrolling through social media, and came upon a statement that stopped me in my tracks. “No one talks about the post-book release emotional slump that authors experience. Why is no one talking about this?” It made me …

// by Janet Grant// 2 Comments
I want to share a Lent reflection on peace with you. You know how, when you read something that moves you and causes you to ponder, you need to tell someone. You’re that someone for me today.

// by Debbie Alsdorf// 1 Comment
// by Rachel Kent// 2 Comments
Last week, we finished up our second writing intensive! It was a wonderful time and we were able to work in-depth with writers to help them grow toward publication. We were able to do some deep work on query …

// by Barb Roose// 6 Comments
If I had a dollar for every time an author told me they hated platform because it felt like self-promotion, well, then I’d have enough money to fund all of your exotic writing research trips.
The notion of self-promotion tends …

// by Cynthia Ruchti// 2 Comments

// by Wendy Lawton// 5 Comments
We’re excited here at Books & Such. 2026 marks our thirtieth anniversary as an agency. Yes, thirty wonderful years. Our press release shares a little more about our story.
Books & Such Literary Management Celebrates 30 Years Serving Authors and …
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