A full-service literary agency that focuses on books for the Christian market.
“Once I sell my first book to a publishing house, it’s going to be easy to sell the rest of my manuscripts.”
We see this assumption expressed in the many emails we receive from writers who believe that the book …
Is it easy to get another book contract after the first?Read More
Blogger: Rachel Kent
When you get a publishing contract to sign, it’s important to read it because it’s a legal, binding document between you and the publisher. Even if your agent has already read the contract and thinks it looks …
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Agents tread where authors fear to go. That’s the observation I’ve made over the past two decades. Authors are more concerned about their relationships with publishers than agents are.
Not that we agents don’t care–we do. …
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
I cringe when I see authors sharing inappropriate or proprietary information on social media or with friends. I know many argue for having nothing to hide but in business (and as published authors, we are businesspeople) that …
Blogger: Rachel Kent
When you get a publishing contract to sign, it’s important to read it because it’s a legal, binding document between you and the publisher. Even if your agent has already read the contract and thinks it looks …
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
When I first became an agent sixteen years ago, I envisioned myself representing best-selling projects that would bring in hefty paychecks for the rest of my life. That meant I could sip refreshing drinks accessorized with …
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office, CA
So what’s another thing your agent does not want to hear? How about, “I need to see at least an xxx dollar advance for this book.” Or even the …
A Second Thing Your Agent Does Not Want to Hear. . .Read More
Blogger: Rachel Zurakowski
Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Wednesdays are usually the days when I do a little bit of everything, with coffee in hand, of course! The email box and query box are full (always), …
Wednesday in the Life of an Agent: Negotiating ContractsRead More
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Books & Such Central Valley Office
Weather: 74º and sunny
Yesterday I set up a worst case scenario about a stalled career. Here’s what I said: All your life you wanted to be a writer. You …
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Location: Books & Such Main Office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
When I became an agent thirteen years ago, contracts were three to six pages long and were pretty straightforward. Since then, publishing has become more complex and …
