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Among a Writer’s Most Potent Words

March 6, 2019 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  18 Comments

blogger: Cynthia Ruchti

What are among a writer’s most potent words? Which ones will have an impact beyond what a writer can imagine?

Some might guess it’s the exquisite words: THE END.

But it’s actually the words that come after…

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How to Rescue a Writing Career

June 18, 2017 //  by Janet Grant//  22 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

Over the last seven years, all categories of authors have seen a dip in income and in sales figures. That includes those who consistently have significant sales; those who are mid-list; and those who are newbies. …

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Why an Editor’s Job is Hard

March 22, 2015 //  by Janet Grant//  36 Comments

Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant

What’s it really like to work as an editor at a publishing house? As is true for every job that’s complex and layered, until you experience it, you can’t really know.

But one aspect of being …

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A New Way to Give Away Books

February 7, 2014 //  by Rachel Kent//  16 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

I’m a member of NoiseTrade because one of my favorite bands, Jars of Clay, gave away an exclusive album on this site a few years ago. I now get the occasional email blast with updates and featured …

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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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Questions to Answer Before Creating a Proposal

April 25, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  23 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

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

This week I would like to focus on the Who, What, When, Where, Why (and How) questions you should answer for each project before creating a book proposal.…

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