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Book Proposals Mean Business

March 27, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  31 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Last week I blogged on three criteria agents use to assess your readiness for representation (here). Today let’s focus on what goes into the first of these: your proposal. The following tips will be …

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What Makes You and Your Proposal Impressive?

March 20, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  63 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

The fact there is more competition for fewer publishing slots makes the goal of getting your book published by a traditional publisher more challenging. So let’s address that elephant in the room right off the bat. My …

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3 Attributes for a Successful Writing Career

March 13, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  54 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Magnificently written books that readers dive into and remember long after they turn the last page are the goal of all committed writers. But the road to that destination is almost always bumpy and loaded with detours …

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2 FAQs about the Road to Publication

March 6, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  48 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Publishing is a complex business, and there is no end to the questions that arise along a writer’s career journey. Many of those I’m asked fall into two categories. 

Why is involvement in social media so important? …

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What’s Changed and What’s Stayed the Same

March 5, 2014 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  49 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

I began blogging as an agent in January of 2008, and it’s remarkable to look back over my past posts and notice how much has changed in six years. When I started, I didn’t even have a …

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Permissions, Releases, and Copyright…Oh My!

February 20, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  51 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

The editor of a manuscript I received last week alerted me that the author had quoted a portion or the whole of two articles the author found on the Internet. This author did give the sources of …

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Why Do Agents Attend Writers Conferences?

February 14, 2014 //  by Rachel Kent//  54 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

I just bought my plane tickets for my trip up to Seattle for the Northwest Christian Writers’ Renewal Conference in April! I’m excited to get to be a part of their conference this year. I went to …

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Sometimes a Good Laugh Is What’s Needed

February 13, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  58 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

When was the last time your day…or week…was turned completely upside down? I mean…totally. That was my experience this week, and it was a good reminder to be patient and hang onto (okay, clutch tightly) a peaceful …

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Think Outside the Box in 2014

January 9, 2014 //  by Mary Keeley//  37 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

As 2014 commences there is evidence the operative word in the publishing industry continues to be change. Publishers, authors, and agents must be willing to adapt. With change comes opportunity for those who are willing to take …

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New Year’s Goal: “Think Negative”

January 7, 2014 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  64 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

I’m an optimist by nature — I usually expect things will all work out. But for the new year, I plan to maintain a more realistic mindset by “thinking negative.” What do I mean by that?

When …

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