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The Feather Duster
You might think my purchase of a feather duster has nothing to do with writing, but I found a correlation. Relationships. That is why I bought my feather duster from Fly Lady (website here). Fly Lady has an excellent housecleaning system that I am too free-spirited to follow. However, I have been receiving her emails for years. I know she is not my friend. She is running a business. However, her …
A Critique Partner Checklist
In a recent post on this site, I said that if you want to write for publication, you should get in the habit of submitting your work for critique, specifically, to someone (or several someones) with an analytical eye. And I promised to explain more about that in my next blog post. So, here we are. Many blog posts ago, I told the story (here) of how I discovered my “perfect critique partner,” …
How to Write Split Time With Rachel Hauck
Due to a mixup, last week’s episode initially appeared as today’s episode. This is the correct episode for today. Our guest today is a New York Times bestselling author who’s novel Once Upon A Prince (affiliate link), was made into an original Hallmark movie. She writes from a quarantine location in sunny central Florida. Links: Website: RachelHauck.com Instagram: @RachelHauck Twitter: …
Inside or Outside the Box?
Some writers get frustrated by writing category stories, meaning stories that demand a precise formula. Some people even have the unmitigated nerve to criticize authors writing these stories as somehow not as talented as people who write books with fewer restrictions. I think both types of authors possess abundant talent, but today I will focus on writers targeting the genre market. A genuine …
Your Comparisons Section Is Your Friend
An essential part of a good book proposal is a “book comparisons” section. It’s usually only a few paragraphs or so in which you compare your idea to successful, fairly recent books in the marketplace. Many writers hate the comparison section. And no, hate is not too strong a word. For some, the comparison section (or “comps,” as the cool kids call it) ranks near the top of the list, along with …
How to Write Split Time With Rachel Hauck
Our guest today is a New York Times bestselling author whose novel Once Upon a Prince (affiliate link), was made into an original Hallmark movie. She writes from a quarantined location in sunny, central Florida. Links: Website: RachelHauck.com Instagram: @RachelHauck Twitter: @RachelHauck Facebook @RachelHauck Sponsor: Christian Writers Institute With the extension of the tax day, […]
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Industry Update for Authors During the Pandemic
[A variation of today’s post was sent to our clients last week, but by request I was asked to update it and make these thoughts available to everyone.] __________ I hope this note finds you well among this global scourge which has affected us and our loved ones. As you hunker in your bunker for awhile, you may have wondered about the state of the publishing industry. Editorial For now things …
Fun Fridays – April 3, 2020
Today’s video made me laugh. Hope you enjoy it too. Thank you Tamela for sharing it with me! [If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.]
Ask Us First
Now more than ever, people are using social media to share their opinions and their anxieties. Sharing can be therapeutic and helpful. We all need to know we are not alone during this stressful time. Yet, in the matter of business concerns, social media can cause undue and unwarranted anxiety. When we represent you as an author, part of our job as your literary agent is to answer your questions. …