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If a Writer Makes Only One New Year’s Resolution

December 17, 2023 //  by Cynthia Ruchti//  14 Comments

If a writer makes only one New Year’s resolution, what could it be? A life-altering, career-shaping, path-guiding, joy-bringing resolution.

I have an idea. (And yes, it’s soon time to think about what you plan to do differently in the new …

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A Unique Angle

July 23, 2023 //  by Rachel Kent//  2 Comments

You are ready to put together your proposal for the book God has laid on your heart. You know you need to write it. But how should you approach the topic? What makes your take on the topic a unique …

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Are you a flexible or focused writer? Or both?

March 28, 2019 //  by Rachel Kent//  6 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

At Books & Such, we love all types of writers. But today, I’d like to tell you about two specific types. Each one has its pros and cons.

The first is The Flexible Writer.

The Flexible …

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Agents will look you up online. Are you ready?

February 19, 2016 //  by Rachel Kent//  35 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

When I like what I’m reading in a proposal and manuscript, the next step is to look up the author online. I’ll start with a Google search. On Google, I’m hoping to find out if the author …

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A Guide to Proposals: Lesson 1

November 15, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  23 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Kent

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

I hope you didn’t get too excited by the blog title. Unfortunately, we’re not talking about marriage proposals this week. (But wouldn’t that be fun?!) I’m not qualified …

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Highlighting Harrison Ford

May 19, 2010 //  by Rachel Kent//  15 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski

Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.

A multi-published writer mentioned in conversation with another author that she always makes the heroes in her books look like actor Harrison Ford. You know, the ruggedly handsome, …

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What Keeps You Going? Advice From the Experts

October 22, 2009 //  by Rachel Kent//  7 Comments

Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski

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

I asked some published authors to share with us what they do when they become discouraged in their writing. This happens to everybody, even those who are published!…

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