If a writer makes only one New Year’s resolution, what could it be? A life-altering, career-shaping, path-guiding, joy-bringing resolution.
I have an idea. (And yes, it’s soon time to think about what you plan to do differently in the new …
The Agents of Books & Such Literary Management Muse About Books, Publishing, and Life
// by Cynthia Ruchti// 14 Comments
If a writer makes only one New Year’s resolution, what could it be? A life-altering, career-shaping, path-guiding, joy-bringing resolution.
I have an idea. (And yes, it’s soon time to think about what you plan to do differently in the new …
// by Wendy Lawton// 4 Comments
With Christmas around the corner I thought I’d suggest some gifts for the writer in your life, gifts to suggest to others as something to get for you, or some gifts to give to yourself.
We can all use …
// by Janet Grant// 15 Comments
Most book lovers find the question, What good is a library, silly. “For research and for checking out books,” is the answer to that question, of course.
I couldn’t agree more. The day my mother escorted me to the library …
// by Debbie Alsdorf// 3 Comments
// by Rachel Kent// 2 Comments
As Thanksgiving approaches, I thought it would be nice for us to share some of our favorite Bible verses about being thankful and giving thanks. Sometimes it is hard to be thankful to God when we can’t see the big …
// by Barb Roose// 10 Comments
One of the common frustrations that I hear from pre-published writers working to build their platform is, “If I don’t have a book, what do I talk about?”
I’m excited to share one of my favorite Instagram accounts with you. …
Winning on Instagram Without Talking About Your BookRead More
// by Cynthia Ruchti// 11 Comments
Did you know that one of the keywords that pops up more frequently than many other felt needs is community? Relatable, shared-value, safe community is a heart-longing, even if unexpressed or resisted.
A high percentage of writers are introverts, …
// by Wendy Lawton// 6 Comments
I’m thinking it’s time for some brutal truth, but don’t fear– there will be lots of encouraging ideas toward the end.
How many of us, when telling someone the story of a life-changing challenge, have been told, “You should write …
// by Janet Grant// 7 Comments
wWriters talk to writers. Pretty much all the time. They share what each step of the publishing experience is like for them. Other writers listen. And the more renowned an author, the closer newer writers lean in. I’m sure newbies …
Your Publishing Experience Is Not Everyone’s ExperienceRead More
// by Debbie Alsdorf// 1 Comment
You want to write a book, but where do you start? It’s helpful to have a vision for the subject you want to address, but that isn’t enough to see your project from beginning to end.
What do you like …