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Harper Lee

The Imposter Syndrome

March 1, 2020 //  by Wendy Lawton//  19 Comments

“I can’t really call myself a writer, I haven’t yet been published.”

“I know I’ve written seventeen books, I just hope nobody ever finds out I never finished college.”

“My book has been on the bestseller list for three months …

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The Unpublished Writer

August 16, 2016 //  by Wendy Lawton//  76 Comments

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

A question asked of nearly every agent panel is, “What do you look for in a client?”

I’ve heard this question answered by hundreds of people, some agents, some not. Unfortunately their answers often bear little resemblance …

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Why I Don’t Want to Read Go Set a Watchman

July 26, 2015 //  by Janet Grant//  54 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

What a fuss has been made about the discovery of Harper Lee’s manuscript Go Set a Watchman and its publication!  I’m not eager to read it. Clearly, more than 1.1 million people don’t feel the same …

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The Writing Prompts Doors to Open

February 5, 2015 //  by Mary Keeley//  35 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Someone mentioned in a recent blog comment that they appreciate the variety of topics we blog about here. That’s our goal. We strive to offer a well-rounded blend of insights on new topics or a fresh slant …

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Choosing the Perfect Unpublished Client

April 10, 2012 //  by Wendy Lawton//  94 Comments

Note: Because the server was down most of yesterday, Wendy’s blog post will stretch over into Wednesday. You can catch Rachel Kent next Wednesday.

Blogger: Wendy Lawton

A question asked of nearly every agent panel is, “What do you look …

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Favorite Five: Novels

August 18, 2010 //  by Wendy Lawton//  11 Comments

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Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office

Yesterday we had such fun talking about our entertainment reading. And that’s not to say that some of those writers are not intellectual or literary– it’s just that those are …

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Sagging Middles

May 6, 2009 //  by Janet Grant//  14 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

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

Shakespeare wrote, “There’s many a slip twixt the cup and the lip.” How true when it comes to writing. You might start your manuscript off with a …

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