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CBA

What is a “Christian” Book?

October 3, 2021 //  by Wendy Lawton//  13 Comments

“What we want is not more little books about Christianity, but more little books by  Christians on other subjects– with their Christianity latent.”  -C. S. Lewis

That’s a quote I’ve always loved. It’s more than a quote, it’s a challenge.…

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An Embarrassment of Riches

March 7, 2021 //  by Wendy Lawton//  17 Comments

An embarrassment of riches. You remember the supply and demand concept from your Econ 1A class, right? Scarcity and abundance drive each market. So, what has this to do with writing? Let me explain.

The Christian publishing industry has changed …

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Walking the CBA/ABA Tightrope

February 28, 2018 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  30 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

I frequently receive questions from writers about whether their novel is a better fit for the Christian market (CBA) or the general market (ABA).  The nature of their story, the language, and some of the content might …

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The Value of Christian Books

September 27, 2016 //  by Rachelle Gardner//  35 Comments

Blogger: Rachelle Gardner

As an agent in CBA, I frequently hear authors say things like, “I don’t want my book to be exclusively in CBA. I want it to cross over.” I think this comes from a desire to not …

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Keeping the C in CBA

February 20, 2015 //  by Rachel Kent//  33 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

This post is an updated post based on one I wrote four years ago. New situations have come and gone, and I think this blog can serve as a good reminder for all of us in the …

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Latent Christianity

September 9, 2014 //  by Wendy Lawton//  92 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

“What we want is not more little books about Christianity, but more little books by  Christians on other subjects– with their Christianity latent.”  -C. S. Lewis

That’s a quote I’ve always loved. It’s more than a quote, …

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False Promises

August 26, 2014 //  by Wendy Lawton//  90 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Once in a while we will lose a client due to false promises or false praise offered by another agent or industry professional. It’s easy to fall for these and other false promises:

  • You shouldn’t be wasting
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Will Readers Attend a Book Convention? Would You?

June 16, 2014 //  by Janet Grant//  35 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

The problem of connecting readers with books continues to nag at publishing, but two book trade shows are trying to aid making “matches.” Organizers for the general market’s national convention for industry professionals (BEA) have tried …

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25 Questions to Ask Your Potential Agent

September 24, 2013 //  by Wendy Lawton//  51 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Hopefully you’ll have numerous opportunities to interview potential agents. Let’s look at three of those scenarios and consider some of the questions you might want to ask.http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-images-woman-holding-question-mark-flag-image14522749

Scenario #1— You are an unpublished, unknown writer but …

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The Connected Agent

August 28, 2012 //  by Wendy Lawton//  47 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

We often talk about what to look for when seeking an agent. These last few days I’ve come to the realization that it’s important to have what I’m calling a connected agent. Let me explain what I …

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