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Critique Groups and Their Place in Your Writing Career

April 10, 2013 //  by Mary Keeley//  72 Comments

Blogger: Mary Keeley

A commenter on last week’s blog asked about the importance of belonging to a critique group. This biblical advice is a good place to begin:

“Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success” (Proverbs …

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Taking Advantage of the Times: Online Connections

March 17, 2011 //  by Rachel Kent//  20 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

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

Another huge benefit for writers from the advancing technology is the ability to connect with other writers through online writers’ groups: ACFW, RWA, The Writer’s View and many …

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Workarounds–Meet the Contestant

September 15, 2010 //  by Wendy Lawton//  1 Comment

Blogger:  Wendy Lawton

Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office

Problem: Catching the attention of an agent and getting him to ask for a proposal or manuscript.

Traditional Solution: Write a smashing query letter, send it to multiple agents and …

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While U Wait: Connect with Colleagues

June 11, 2010 //  by Wendy Lawton//  12 Comments

Blogger:  Wendy Lawton

Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office

Weather: 88º and sunny

So while you are waiting we’ve had you perfecting your craft, building your inventory, setting up your infrastructure and pre-marketing. Now comes one of the most …

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