During our weekly Books & Such staff meeting last Friday, I mentioned that there are two books that should be considered a must-read for all of our clients. I confessed that for thirteen or fourteen years I reread these books …
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Food for Thought
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
First, let me apologize for abandoning you last week. I no sooner posted my blog than I was taken ill and found myself face down in my pillow for 24 hours. Many thanks to my cohort, Janet …
How Do We Create a Bestseller?
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Who hasn’t picked up a New York Times bestselling book and thought, “Why is this book—or this author—a bestseller? If you are a writer your next thought might come out sounding a little whiney, “My book is …
Planning Multi-Author Projects
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Books that include a collection of stories by different authors seem to be becoming increasingly popular. How are these projects planned? Who corrals all of the authors to …
The Writing Journey: Why the Battles of The Titans Matter to You
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, IL
We’re aware technology has been changing the landscape of publishing, but have you noticed the rate of acceleration? Don’t think you’ve figured out your options and can settle in comfortably. …
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Breaking the Rules
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers’ Conference, Philadelphia, PA
When a writer creates a book that’s outside the boundaries established for a genre, the book can lose its place in the market. But this can be a