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

Don’t Quit: Faithfulness When the Outcome is Unclear

January 11, 2026 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  3 Comments

Every calendar year I start the days off with fresh intention and renewed goals. I make outlines, set deadlines and forge into the next chapter of life with limitless hope. But give it a few days and something happens. My …

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Goal Setting in the New Year

January 4, 2026 //  by Rachel Kent//  1 Comment

This year, I decided to set a large dollar number for my annual project sales goal. I am not sure I’ll be able to hit this goal, but I wanted to set a goal to push myself to greater heights. …

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Celebrating Your Writing Year: Why Every Writer Should Reflect and Rejoice!

December 28, 2025 //  by Barb Roose//  2 Comments

Did you write words with a dream of sharing your words with the world? If so, congratulations. You were a writer this year.

Today, I invite you to celebrate your writing year with me. For many, celebration seems frivolous. Why …

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joy to your writing world

Writing When You’re Not Writing

December 21, 2025 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  1 Comment

 

If you’re writing this week, it’s either because you’re on a tight deadline, you’re stranded on a solitary island in the South Pacific and it just happens to have wifi, or you finished all your shopping and meal prep …

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Heaven and Nature Sing— Infusing Natural Phenomena in Fiction

December 14, 2025 //  by Wendy Lawton//  6 Comments

I have been fascinated by “magical” natural phenomena since discovering that God has hidden ever so many miraculous things on this earth for the curious to find.  I hadn’t thought of the power of including some of these wonders in …

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Should Writers Query Literary Agents During the Holidays?

December 7, 2025 //  by Jen Babakhan//  4 Comments

One of the questions I see most in online spaces among writers is some iteration of, “Is it worth my time to query literary agents during the holidays—are they even reading queries?” I can’t speak for all literary agents, but …

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Advent Anticipation

November 30, 2025 //  by Janet Grant//  1 Comment

On November 30 we enter into the season of Advent. I grew up in a Lutheran church so Advent anticipation is an integral part of awaiting Christ’s birth for me.

Advent marks the beginning of the church’s spiritual year. That …

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Gratitude and the Writing Life

November 23, 2025 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  3 Comments

This year is quickly wrapping up and the holidays are already upon us. How did that happen so fast?  Some are closing out the year with great joy and reason for celebration while others are struggling with disappointment. With Thanksgiving …

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Six tips to help you build your e-newsletter list.

November 17, 2025 //  by Rachel Kent//  4 Comments

One of the best ways to reach your true readers and fans is through your email newsletter. Only those who want to hear from you will sign up for a newsletter, so these people are the most invested in your …

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Distraction Detox: How to Keep Writing When Everything Else Looks Easier!

November 9, 2025 //  by Barb Roose//  5 Comments

What’s the best motivation to clean your house?
Answer: Give yourself a book deadline.

If you’re a writer, you likely laughed and groaned at the same time—because it’s true. As soon as you sit down to write, everything around you …

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