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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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Creating a Memorable Reading Experience

September 30, 2018 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  24 Comments

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memorable reading experience Cynthia

Dinner with friends at a foodie-worthy restaurant. What could be better?

The lessons it taught about creating a memorable reading experience.

 

While visiting Nashville recently, two friends and I were privileged to enjoy what might well …

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5 Questions Smart Writers Ask

July 26, 2017 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  44 Comments

5 Questions Smart Writers Ask

blogger: Cynthia Ruchti

 

Writers ask questions. It’s what we do.

Questions Writers AskNonfiction authors ask interview questions, research questions, who, what, when, where, why, and how.

Novelists ask, “What if…?”

All writers serious about improving their …

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Engaging Our Culture–Part 2

December 8, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  18 Comments

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As promised in last week’s blog post today I’ll give you Michael Boyle’s last four charges on engaging our culture. The gulf between a Christian worldview and the prevalent views on life, culture, and biblical truth seems …

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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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Engagement

May 19, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  31 Comments

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When you read the title of today’s post, Engagement, did your thoughts turn immediately to your audience? No wonder if you did; we stress the importance of engaging your readers frequently on this blog. The topic of …

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Necessary Adjustments with A Forward View

April 14, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  52 Comments

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Following a recent conversation with industry professionals, I’ve been reflecting on the shifting journey in publishing through the years. Nothing earthly stays the same for long in either life or business. We find ourselves continually tweaking goals, …

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Love Learning

March 31, 2016 //  by Mary Keeley//  35 Comments

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Our brain sensors are always taking in information. Experts say that every brain is wired differently. Imagine that. I don’t even know how to wire an electrical outlet. How well we process the information filtering through our …

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Get Me Rewrite! 4 Tips to Start.

February 25, 2016 //  by Michelle Ule//  52 Comments

Blogger: Michelle Ule
Sitting in for the traveling Mary Keeley.

You don’t have to be a writer very long before you discover the need to rewrite your work.

The realization may come from a beta reader, a friend, your own …

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