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Fun Fridays – March 27, 2026
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Leave a CommentThe Five-Year Test
When I review a proposal from a new or experienced author, I use several informal “tests” to evaluate whether the concept might be of interest to publishers. Remember, the agent’s role is to find books that might interest publishers. What we like doesn’t really matter. I’ve learned to like book proposals that sell. But that’s just me. Some of my ad hoc “tests” are: Editor Test: Can I think of specific acquiring editors who might like to see this? (If not, that’s a problem.) Theology Test: “If you are saying something that no one else is saying, you are probably …
The Inciting Incident (Part Two)
We’re still talking about the inciting incident. Last month, I gave you three rules it must do for your story. As promised, here are the last two rules. The inciting incident must create a point of no return. This event, this moment must be irreversible. This happens when: a secret is revealed a crime is committed or witnessed a moral line is crossed a promise is made a divine calling is heard someone dies someone enters a new world or realm and so on Examples Psychological / Emotional The Masterpiece (Francine Rivers): Grace agrees to work for Roman. *This single decision …
Deadlines Born – Deadlines Made
Deadlines. The bane of every writer’s existence. “A necessary evil.” “My nemesis.” I talked to an author who changed the internal time clock on his computer just so he could have three extra hours, claiming he was writing on the West coast (USA) instead of where his office was (East coast USA). Writing Without a Deadline (Deadlines Born) Not everyone, however, is writing under a deadline. How does an unpublished or uncontracted author write without a deadline? This takes discipline. An unnatural discipline for some creatives. I’ve heard of authors using their friends as accountability partners. Or their spouse (be careful …
Fun Fridays – March 20, 2026
It’s springtime somewhere. The rabbits are eating your garden. Today, let them make you laugh. Or at least read these to your kids or grandkids. At least they will appreciate the puns! Funny Punny Bunnies What do you get when you cross a rabbit with a leaf blower? A hare dryer! What kind of books do rabbits read? Ones with hoppy endings. Where do rabbits work? At IHOP restaurants! I bought a bunny because everyone needs a friend who is all ears. What do you call rabbits that live at the North Pole? Cold. What do you get when you pour hot …