Blogger: Rachel Kent
There are many benefits to attending large writers’ conferences like ACFW, but smaller conferences have some great perks, too!
First is cost. The big conferences have to bring in a large faculty from all over to a …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
There are many benefits to attending large writers’ conferences like ACFW, but smaller conferences have some great perks, too!
First is cost. The big conferences have to bring in a large faculty from all over to a …
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
It’s a given that before a writer is published he needs to hone his writing skills but what else can a writer do while he’s waiting to get that first contract? How can he seize the day? …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
I just bought my plane tickets for my trip up to Seattle for the Northwest Christian Writers’ Renewal Conference in April! I’m excited to get to be a part of their conference this year. I went to …
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Blogger: Michelle Ule
Filling in for Wendy Lawton, who is traveling today.
I first stepped into the offices of Books & Such Literary Agency ten years ago this week. I’d agreed to come in to help Janet get the taxes …
A Decade of Reflection–on Writing and Literary Agency WorkRead More
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Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Last week I wrote a blog post about how an agent spends a typical day in the office. You can read it here.
Today I’m at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference as a faculty …
How can you connect with an agent at a writers conferences?Read More
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
The ACFW conference has come and gone, and I know many of you attended this year. I have heard glowing reports from my clients who were in attendance. There were many blogs written before the conference about …
Don’t drop the ball! Following up after a conferenceRead More
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
We often write about how to get ready for a conference and how to make the most of each day at the conference, but what about after the conference is over? There’s usually a natural letdown after …
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Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office; Santa Rosa, Calif.
I served on faculty at the ACFW conference last week, and I’m happy to report that it was a wonderful event with so many blessed moments. Today I’d …
Reflections on ACFW Conference: Pitching Your ProjectRead More
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Traveling home from the Pacific Northwest
Disclaimer: These observations are based largely on my own practices and those I’ve observed from the many agents I know and admire. But each agent is different (just like each
What Does It Mean When an Agent Informally Communicates with Me?Read More
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Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Meetings in the beautiful Pacific Northwest
Disclaimer: These observations are based largely on my own practices and those I’ve observed from the many agents I know and admire. But each agent is different (just like each
What Does It Mean When An Agent Never Gets Back to Me?Read More