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Dear Abby…Is it Silly to Dream of Traditional Publishing?

April 16, 2023 //  by Barb Roose//  6 Comments

Dear Abby,

As soon as I finished Selection by Keira Cass when I was in the 8th grade, I knew that I was destined to be a romance writer. A delicious euphoria spreads throughout my heart when I sit …

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Why Write a Book Review?

August 8, 2019 //  by Michelle Ule//  9 Comments

Blogger: Michelle Ule

Sitting in for the traveling Rachelle Gardner.

Why do writers always want readers to write a book review?

What difference does it make?

A lot.

Here are four reasons why you’ll do a writer a favor if

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Be Encouraged and Encourage Others Too

October 28, 2016 //  by Rachel Kent//  20 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Every writer is on a journey and most author journeys are full of ups and downs. For you to have come to the place that you call yourself a writer, read publishing blogs, and let other people …

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Why Attend a Writer’s Conference?

March 22, 2016 //  by Michelle Ule//  14 Comments

Blogger: Michelle Ule

Filling in for Rachel, Janet and Wendy over the next three days as they attend, and I write about, the Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference.

Why Should You Attend a Writer’s Conference?

Writing can be a lonely …

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What has built your confidence as a writer?

November 21, 2014 //  by Rachel Kent//  88 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

Every writer is on a journey and most author journeys are full of ups and downs. For you to have come to the place that you call yourself a writer, read publishing blogs, and let other people …

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What motivates you?

October 31, 2012 //  by Rachel Kent//  60 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

We’ve talked before about setting goals as a motivation tool, but I am curious to find out this week what your biggest motivator is. What pushes you to write or work when you don’t feel like it?…

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Let’s Put the C Back in CBA: Friday Free-for-All Bible Verses

October 21, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  10 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

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

Recently, these verses have been coming to mind a lot for me:

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be …

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Celebrating Three Years! The Best Parts of Agenting

October 20, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  12 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

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

Yesterday we discussed hard parts of agenting; now we can focus on the good ones! Here’s a list of three of my favorite parts of the job:…

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Friday Free-For-All

April 23, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  13 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski

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

Little bits of encouragement picked up along the way can be lifelines to authors during the difficult and depressing moments that sometimes threaten the writing journey.

What is …

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