This hilarious Carol Burnett sketch takes on a whole new meaning these days!
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A Partnership
At our agency, we’re your partners, not your dictators. An author can argue that there’s no point in hiring an agent if you don’t agree with their strategy. To avoid disagreement over where your work is submitted, discuss all your plans with your agent, not only when you decide to work together but throughout your career. We provide counsel based on our knowledge and experience. That’s a good …
10 Writerly Things to Do in Quarantine
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant quarantine and “stay-at-home” orders have wreaked havoc (both excellent words, by the way) in the lives and routines of many. Writers may be in a better position than some, as we tend to self-quarantine even when there aren’t health reasons to do so. Still, these extraordinary times present challenges—but they also offer opportunities. What’s a writer to do …
How to Write Faster with Tricia Goyer
To walk us through this process, we have a special guest. She is a USA Today bestselling author, has published seventy-five books in both fiction and nonfiction, and is a two-time Carol Award winner. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a wife and mother of 10 children. Tricia Goyer, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show! Links: TriciaGoyer.com Tricia on Facebook Tricia on …
How to Write Faster with Tricia Goyer
To walk us through this process, we have a special guest. She is a USA Today bestselling author, has published seventy-five books in both fiction and nonfiction, and is a two-time Carol Award winner. And if that wasn’t enough, she’s also a wife and mother of 10 children. Tricia Goyer, welcome to the Christian Publishing […]
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How Can You Manage So Many Clients?
by Steve Laube
I am frequently asked this question. It is perfectly understandable as many agencies carry a sizeable list of clients. A prospective client or even an existing one wonders, “Will this agent or agency have time for me?”
We post a list of our clients on the web site because we are honored to work with so many gifted people. Not every agency makes their client list public. It …
Fun Fridays – March 20, 2020
I dare say today’s video may bring a little jealousy to those who wish to “hunker down” a little more than they already are! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.)
How to Increase Your Snob Appeal by Reading Through the Pandemic
Stuck in the house? No one gets any points of virtue for suffering since we are all suffering and must press on. But we can all use this time of misery to fortify our characters. Here are some ideas: Keep writing. You can say, “I was able to accomplish polishing my book because of the pandemic.” How many of your friends in the real world (as defined by those who don’t attend writers conferences) …
My Most Common Advice These Days
I’ve been a published writer for more than forty years, an author for twenty-seven, and a literary agent for two-and-a-half years (not to mention a freelance book editor and a staff magazine editor at various points over the years, but I just did mention it, didn’t I?). So, whether via email or in person, I’m occasionally put in a position to offer advice. I’m usually surprised and amazed that few …
How to Prepare for Your Next Writers Conference
We have a special guest today to help you prepare a one-sheet like a pro for your next conference. She is an agent with Books & Such Literary Management, representing fiction and nonfiction. Having worked in publishing since 1995, she has been on the inside of two publishing houses in sales, marketing, and editorial. She’s been an agent for 12 years and currently represents an impressive list …