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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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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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The Unintended Consequences of the Phrase “Book Baby”

May 8, 2022 //  by Barb Roose//  13 Comments

In honor of Mother’s Day weekend, let’s discuss a popular, but loaded term in the writing world that means something good, but can have some unintended, negative consequences.

What’s the phrase? Book Baby

Perhaps you’ve heard the following examples:

I …

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Are you a flexible or focused writer? Or both?

March 28, 2019 //  by Rachel Kent//  6 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

At Books & Such, we love all types of writers. But today, I’d like to tell you about two specific types. Each one has its pros and cons.

The first is The Flexible Writer.

The Flexible …

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Tips to help you find a blog topic.

February 4, 2019 //  by Rachel Kent//  9 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

I don’t know about you, but I usually struggle with finding a blog topic. I am lucky to one of 5 bloggers on the Books & Such page. I know most of you run your own blogs …

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Let’s Put the C Back in CBA: Watching That Ego

October 19, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  6 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

“Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an …

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A Guide to Proposals: Lesson 4

November 18, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  30 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Your Platform and Marketing Section

I know I touched on this yesterday, but I’d like to take a more in-depth look at what it means to have a …

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A Guide to Proposals: Lesson 1

November 15, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  23 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

I hope you didn’t get too excited by the blog title. Unfortunately, we’re not talking about marriage proposals this week. (But wouldn’t that be fun?!) I’m not qualified …

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Genres

August 9, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  24 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent (formerly Rachel Zurakowski)

Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Hi, everyone! I’m back. 🙂 Last month Michelle (who is awesome) took over my week of blogging for me while I was on my honeymoon.…

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Wednesday in the Life of an Agent: Negotiating Contracts

June 16, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  7 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski

Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

Wednesdays are usually the days when I do a little bit of everything, with coffee in hand, of course! The email box and query box are full (always), …

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