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

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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//  4 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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Working Through Overwhelm

November 18, 2024 //  by Jen Babakhan//  6 Comments

‘Tis the season of the writers conference, both in-person and virtual. Perhaps you’ve just attended one, and you feel as if a mountain of useful information has been placed in your lap. You’re thrilled to have it, it’s what you …

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The Importance of Community

November 10, 2024 //  by Debbie Alsdorf//  3 Comments

unbelievable writerWhen I first started writing, it was all inspiration without any instruction or information. None of my personal friends were writers. As a result no one could relate to my growing passion to pen thoughts, lessons and feelings. Though I …

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The Reader-Writer Bond

November 10, 2024 //  by Janet Grant//  3 Comments

When a reader picks her next book, she unwittingly creates a bond with the author. And when a writer decides to create a book, he unwittingly forms a bond with the reader. This reader-writer bond is powerful–and meaningful to both …

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Moving Beyond Fear of Rejection

November 3, 2024 //  by Rachel Kent//  3 Comments

I participated in an online conference over the weekend and really enjoyed the panel I was part of. The other agents were so knowledgeable and the questions asked were excellent.

One question we were asked was what advice do we …

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Why You Must Prioritize Transformation Over Tragedy

October 28, 2024 //  by Barb Roose//  2 Comments

What interests a reader more: a dramatic story about loss, betrayal or hardship OR a story about overcoming the odds or rising up from the ashes to reach new heights?

For everyone who immediately says, BOTH, I don’t disagree with …

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