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Our Service Philosophy

Content
To help the author develop and create the best book possible. Material that has both commercial appeal and long-term value.

Career
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.

Contract
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.
Recent Posts
Fun Fridays – July 1, 2022
Since many in the U.S. will be spending this weekend celebrating Independence Day at picnics and backyard barbecues, I thought it’d be fun to place an unforgettable jingle in your mind. And then a second video below that gives a behind-the-scenes look from the fellow who wrote it.
Enjoy!
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I’ve Put Off Writing This Blog Post Long Enough
I wear many hats (so to speak) as an author, blogger, game writer, speaker, literary agent, and man-about-town. People sometimes ask me how I get it all done. Usually I answer with something self-effacing, such as, “I’m just awesome that way.” But when pressed, I’ll attribute whatever productivity I have to careful organizing, scheduling, and—most importantly—maniacally avoiding procrastination. Yes, I know writers are creative folk who often frolic through time and space with nary a care. They can’t be bothered with such things as clocks and calendars. Those writers, with few exceptions, starve. The rest of us have to pay …
Query, Proposal, or Complete?
When seeking agency representation, how much information should you offer? Should you wade in with one toe, send enough information to tease the agent, or go all in with a proposal accompanied by a complete manuscript? First, a note: Before deciding on any form of communication, please refer to the agent’s posted guidelines. While my office will respond to a quick question, such as “Do you represent romance novels?” (Yes.), why not make your communications worthy? A quick visit to a website to find the answers to yes/no questions can save many people–including yourself!–needed time during the business day. Query. A …
Jelly Beans = One Day
I came across the below video and thought it a good reminder. It is sobering to watch. But it is important to occasionally step into topics of mortality and eternity. To think for a moment about the gift of today. This day, June 27th, 2022, is a gift from God. Contemplate the below sentence with which I ended a speech at the recent Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference. “The world will be different tomorrow because of the words you write today.” (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to …
Fun Fridays – June 24, 2022
This video is a vivid picture of all the roles a writer must fill if or when they self-publish. It can be done and done brilliantly. But it does take a lot of intentionality and expertise to excel in every part. I know many authors who do. Enjoy this 90-second video celebrating the Authorpreneur! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.) ShareTweet