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To help the author develop and create the best book possible. Material that has both commercial appeal and long-term value.
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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.
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Recent Posts
Fun Fridays – August 28, 2026
Rumors that this is photographic evidence of the antics of a certain literary agent are unfounded. But someone did take the photo.
Stopping the “It Depends” Response to Questions
I’ve made a very late New Year’s resolution. I am no longer going to respond to every question about book publishing with the noncommittal and vague “It depends.” There’s really only one response to just about every question, and it always comes down to competition in the publishing world. Why are agents so difficult to connect with? Competition. This agency receives several thousand proposals each year from aspiring authors; and among the five agents, we offer representation to less than 1%. Why are traditional publishers so hard to crack? Competition. Most of the books they publish each year are from …
Make Every Scene Matter (Part 2): Three Questions Every Scene Must Answer
In the last post, we looked at the purpose of a scene. We learned that a scene should: earn its place move the story forward reveal character increase tension change the reader’s understanding or set up and pay off something important. So, how do we make that happen? Before revising a scene, ask yourself these three basic questions: What does the character want? What stands in the way? What changes by the end? If you can answer those questions, your scene probably has direction. If you can’t, the scene may have issues. Let’s look at the first question. It’s fairly …
The Art of Persuasive Writing Series (2 of 7): Start With the Reader, Not Your Idea
I see a lot of good nonfiction writing that falters at the same point. It happens when the writer begins with what they want to say, rather than with an awareness of the audience who will be reading it. Think of it from the reader’s perspective. Imagine you are the reader. You approach a piece of writing with your framework already in place. That framework, unique to you, has been formed over time through experience, reading, and reflection. It includes some beliefs already determined, some conclusions that remain tentative, and questions left unresolved. None of these disappear when you begin …
Fun Fridays – August 21, 2026
This video has been around for nearly fifteen years. Very funny back then. Is it still funny now? Unfortunately, many online stores have yet to solve their checkout experience. What is your most aggravating online checkout experience? Please don’t reveal the store. That is something for their customer service site. ShareTweet