A (Hope)ful Blog

Ageism in Publishing

How Much Marketing Do I Need to Do for My Book?

How Hard is it to Get a Book Traditionally Published?

So you wrote a book in 9 days (and got a contract)

15 Ways to Believe in Yourself Again

What Does the Book of Daniel Have to do with Teens?

BLAZE: The story of the name change

5 Truths for Every Christian Writer

Five Foolproof Ways to Catch a Literary Agent's Eye

Into the Den

Publishers and Agents Aren't "Chum"

"God Told Me to Write" Is Not Enough

How to Be Happy for Your Friends' Publishing Successes (When you Feel Left Behind)

10 Red Flags to Watch for in Editors

Editors, Stay in Your Lane

Why Are Publishers and Agents so Hard to Get a Hold Of?

What Happens if My Publisher Goes Under?

Lift Other Writers to Be Lifted Up

Why Do I Have to Read Books Published in the Last Five Years?

Traditionally Published Authors Have it Easy, Right?

What Agents Do When They Don't Send Out Your Work

Having been both a client and an agent, I completely understand the frustration of waiting. But agents don't sit on their hands, I promi

Author Guest Post: George Cargill

I'm more than thrilled to host author George Cargill as he talks about the publication journey of "In the Grip of God."

Interview with Michelle Medlock Adams

Join us and meet Michelle Medlock Adams, bestselling author, publisher representative, literary services manager, and bass fisher.

Why Authentic Content Lasts Longer

Although writers who latch onto trends may make a quick buck, their books may not last quite as long as books written by the heart.

20 Ways to Tackle Writer's Block

Thanks to a fantastic discussion on Writer's Chat, I wanted to make the resources readily available. Below you'll find twenty ways t

5 Writing Conference Pitching Tips

I've been on both ends of the desk for one-on-one writing conference pitches (agent and author). Here are some tips before you sit down

Five Foolproof Ways to Catch a Literary Agent's Eye

It's hard to get a literary agent's attention. How do you stand out in hundreds, thousands of emails?

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