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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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The Benefits of Bookstores

March 12, 2020 //  by Rachel Kent//  5 Comments

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Last weekend, I took my kids to a release party for a new book at our local Barnes & Noble. I had seen the advertisement for the release party in the e-newsletter I am subscribed to. My …

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An Agent’s Favorite Words

January 16, 2020 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  6 Comments

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An agent’s favorite words?

A joke used to make its way through the family circle whenever someone took out a checkbook (remember those?) to repay another family member for borrowed money or for his/her portion of a …

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Are You a Patron of the Arts?

November 25, 2019 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  19 Comments

blogger: Cynthia Ruchti

patron of arts artistOver the centuries, a “patron of the arts” referred to (usually) the very wealthy and/or influential who commissioned artists, supported young or budding artists until they could support themselves, advocated for art of all kinds, and served …

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Why Write a Book Review?

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

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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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4 Qualities of a Strong Author Legacy

June 1, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  21 Comments

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I’m on the road today and won’t be able to respond to your comments. Almost two years ago I posted a blog about a client, Marion Stroud, after she went home to heaven. She passed away on …

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Holy Week Commemoration

April 12, 2017 //  by Mary Keeley//  20 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

Thursday of Holy Week—Maundy Thursday—is the day that ushers in the most important days in history. On this day Christians prepare our hearts for what tomorrow through Sunday signifies for us. I can think of nothing more …

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Build Your Platform, Grow Your Audience

October 20, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  10 Comments

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I am traveling from the Books & Such bi-annual retreat for clients today and won’t be able to respond to your comments. Today’s blog was originally posted over a year ago and ignited a great conversation. I …

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From Contract to Production with Your Agent

September 29, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  15 Comments

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Publisher mistakes happen. Oversights occur. Disagreements with your editor may happen. A terrible cover. Any one of these can have a detrimental, sometimes devastating, effect on the production schedule. It is so important to keep your agent …

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The Average Advance

September 12, 2016 //  by Wendy Lawton//  30 Comments

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One question I get over and over from writers is, “What would you say is the average advance a writer can expect to receive for a book?” I’ve answered that question a number of times in blog …

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