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The Value of the Backlist

September 13, 2020 //  by Wendy Lawton//  17 Comments

We often hear people in the publishing industry talk about backlist vs. frontlist. Today I want to talk about the value of the backlist in building an author’s career..

First a couple of definitions. The terms, backlist and frontlist came …

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7 Keys to Planning Your Career Path

June 13, 2017 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  19 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

Most people who have successful careers are asked at some point, “How did you get here? What steps did you take to end up on top?”

People in some careers are able to answer definitively and recount …

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When You’re Missing the Mark

February 25, 2015 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  24 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

Recently a blog reader wrote and asked: I was wondering, what if I get an agent and she tries to sell two or three of my novels, all in the same genre, and nothing sells. What would …

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Seven Strategies for Redeeming the Numbers

May 11, 2011 //  by Wendy Lawton//  22 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, CA

First published: February 12,2009

On Monday we talked about book advances and how important it is to “earn out” advances. Tuesday’s blog addressed the sometimes-depressing subject of sales numbers. …

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A Fifth Thing Your Agent Does Not Want to Hear. . .

February 11, 2011 //  by Wendy Lawton//  12 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, CA

So what’s the fifth thing your agent does not want to hear? “I’m taking a writing break. It’s time for a sabbatical.”

Can you hear the agent groans from …

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The Inside Track: Prepared for the Long Haul

January 13, 2011 //  by Wendy Lawton//  38 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, CA

This week I’ve been talking about the things I look for in a new client. Things like being knowledgeable and invested. And writing books that have commercial appeal. And …

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Thursday in the Life of an Agent: Phone Calls and Career Counsel

June 17, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  5 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski

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

Thursdays are often spent making phone calls to editors, clients, and potential clients.

I always have at least one phone conversation with a potential client before I’ll represent …

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