To help the author develop and create the best book possible. Material that has both commercial appeal and long-term value.
To help the author determine the next best step in their writing career. Giving counsel regarding the subtleties of the marketplace as well as the realities of the publishing community.
To help the author secure the best possible contract. One that partners with the best strategic publisher and one that is mutually beneficial for all parties involved.
Today’s hilarious “informative safety video” is what a pandemic-sensitive church service might look like. Safety first! It was created by Bethany Baptist Church, located near Pontypridd in the South Wales Valleys.
HT: Pat Laube
The “Your Questions Answered” Series __________ How long should a writer wait after sending an agent a query email, bio, and book synopsis? Two weeks ago I sent these to an agent who was recommended to me. So how long do I wait and/or what should I do next? First, …
Several weeks ago, I asked my awesome clients to share a few awesome words about their awesome writing spaces. (Some of them said I overuse the word “awesome,” but they’re just being picky.) It’s a subject that fascinates me and sometimes inspires a change or two to my own writing …
Here are the show notes for the most recent episode of the Christian Publishing Show. You can listen to this episode here. Readers in other countries read American books. American readers also read books by authors from other countries. For American authors, the most important country to think about …
A common question we agents get is “How to you know?” Or as Bob Hostetler put it, “When you know, how do you know?” The answer is extremely subjective. And each agent, just like a consumer, will see an idea or read a book differently. After thinking about this question, I …