blogger: Cynthia Ruchti
What are among a writer’s most potent words? Which ones will have an impact beyond what a writer can imagine?
Some might guess it’s the exquisite words: THE END.
But it’s actually the words that come after…
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How to Rescue a Writing Career
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
Over the last seven years, all categories of authors have seen a dip in income and in sales figures. That includes those who consistently have significant sales; those who are mid-list; and those who are newbies. …
Why an Editor’s Job is Hard
Blogger: Janet Kobobel Grant
What’s it really like to work as an editor at a publishing house? As is true for every job that’s complex and layered, until you experience it, you can’t really know.
But one aspect of being …
A New Way to Give Away Books
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I’m a member of NoiseTrade because one of my favorite bands, Jars of Clay, gave away an exclusive album on this site a few years ago. I now get the occasional email blast with updates and featured …
What to do when an editor shows interest and other editors have the proposal
Blogger: Rachel Kent
This blog is in answer to a question we received from Kristen in Washington.
She asks: “Let’s suppose that three editors request a proposal at a writers conference. What in the world does a writer do if …
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Questions to Answer Before Creating a Proposal
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
This week I would like to focus on the Who, What, When, Where, Why (and How) questions you should answer for each project before creating a book proposal.…