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What to do when an editor shows interest and other editors have the proposal

January 23, 2013 //  by Rachel Kent//  22 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

This blog is in answer to a question we received from Kristen in Washington.

She asks: “Let’s suppose that three editors request a proposal at a writers conference. What in the world does a writer do if …

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The Rhythm of the Publishing Year

June 26, 2012 //  by Wendy Lawton//  30 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

Ever since I became an agent, I’ve been trying to figure out the rhythm of this industry. Every industry has “seasons” and because we agents are always trying to second-guess things, we are ever vigilant in gathering …

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Reflections on ACFW: Hallway Pitches

September 29, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  12 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

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

On Saturday, after a long day of appointments, I was waiting outside of the appointment rooms to introduce myself to an editor I had never met face-to-face. I …

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Assumptions of an Unpublished Writer: Requested Submissions

July 19, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  20 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

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

Today’s assumption is: Because my manuscript was requested, I should expect to hear back from the editor/agent immediately because he or she has been waiting around to read …

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The “Why” and “How” Question

April 29, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  7 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

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

I want today to feel like a Friday free-for-all, so opening this comment section up for you after I describe what I see as the most important “why” …

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What Good Is an Editor, Anyway? Part 4

March 3, 2011 //  by Janet Grant//  9 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

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

The final aspect of what an in-house editor brings to the table is…

–Understanding the interplay between the publisher, the author, the agent.

This is a delicate …

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What Good Is an Editor, Anyway? Part 3

March 2, 2011 //  by Janet Grant//  18 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

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

Beth Adams’s quote in my post yesterday about how editing is her favorite part of the process touched on an aspect of being an in-house editor that …

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Friday Free-For-All: Conference Tips

February 18, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  11 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

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

My last word of conference advice for this week is:

Make the most of the connections you make during a conference.

You are going to meet writers who …

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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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Tuesday in the Life of an Agent: Pitching Projects

June 15, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  24 Comments

Author: Rachel Zurakowski

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

Tuesday morning started out much like Monday morning, but I managed to get a shower. Things are looking up!

With coffee in hand, I arrive in the office …

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