The other day I received an email from a potential client asking me if I would have an answer for him about representation quickly because he was counting on his book releasing from a traditional publisher this year. He felt …
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Three Things to Do When Your Publishing Path Hits a Dead End
A few weeks ago, my family celebrated my sister and brother-in-law’s 50th birthdays at Cedar Point, also known as America’s Roller Coast in Sandusky, Ohio. Famous for jaw-dropping, stomach-lurching roller coasters, Cedar Point draws visitors from around the world. I …
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Still Unpublished? Let’s Do Something About That!
What do popcorn kernels, song lyrics, and gum have in common? They get stuck, especially in places where we don’t want them to stick.
If you’re an unpublished, aspiring writer, “stuck” might be the word you use to describe the …
A Behind the Scenes Look at A New Literary Agent’s First Sale
As a new agent, there are new experiences around every corner. Some have been expected, and others have been lovely surprises. I recently had the new experience of making my first sale (woohoo!), and I learned even more about my …
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“Nobody wants my manuscript! What do I do?”
It is really disappointing to face rejection and sometimes it is rejection after rejection until there are no agents or publishers left to pitch to. When you seemingly hit the end of the road, what do you do?
There are …
Self or Trad: What Do They Share in Common?
Self or Trad: What do they share in common? Great question.
We’ve seen an undeniably radical increase in writers choosing self-publishing. Why? Innovations in technology, access to higher quality materials and options, and the shrinking of traditional publishing slots that …
Planting Seeds: Five Suggestions to Prepare Your Author Website for 2025
It’s early December, but I’ve noticed that while we’re locked and loaded on preparing for Christmas, the fitness industry is ramping up its advertising for the inevitable January obsession with getting in shape and kale. While I am a fitness …
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Publishing Timeline
The other day I received an email from a potential client asking me if I would have an answer for him about representation quickly because he was counting on his book releasing from a traditional publisher this year. He felt …
Five Things I Wish I Knew Earlier
Twenty five years ago I signed my first official publishing contract. I knew very little about publishing and even less about what to expect personally. I was in my early forties, a ministry leader in a large mega-church when contacted …
After the Ink Dries: Three First-Time Authors Share Their Publisher Journeys After the Contract is Signed
What is it really like after an author finally signs that first contract? Does someone from the publishing company give a newly-contracted author a cigar and robe for writing and a golden key to lasting platform success? All of that …