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Platform vs. Writing Ability
As a literary agent, I routinely get asked which is more important platform or the quality of the writing? For writers who are looking to get published, this is an important question to debate. It may be the most important question. The correct answer is not as easy as it may seem. The winner of...
From an Editor’s Point-of-View
Anna Floit, owner of The Peacock Quill, (sweetly named in honor of her grandmother) started with Tyndall Publishers, worked with Thomas Nelson (who is now with Harper Collins), and has continued to build her career with big name publishers and authors, as well as writers ready to indie publish....
5 More Things I've Learned as a New Literary Agent… (Part 2)
Every day as a new literary agent, I have wonderful, exhilarating, and often very humorous interactions with people, editors, manuscripts, and prospective clients. These first few months at Hartline Literary Agency have provided me with an ever-growing wealth of insight that I hope will help...
3 Things I've Learned As A New Literary Agent… (Part 1)
A couple of months ago, I began the new and exciting adventure of becoming a literary agent with Hartline Literary Agency. The last few months have brought a whirlwind of information, learning, emails, reading manuscript submissions, and signing clients. In just a matter of days, my inbox became...
Book Launch: Promise of Deer Run – Elaine Cooper
I will never forget my childhood friend named DeDe. She was smart and had a great sense of humor. But that is not the main reason I remember DeDe. She is the one friend in elementary school who taught me about being a friend to the friendless. There was a girl in our class—I’ll call her...
7 Ways “THE FORCE AWAKENS” Is Good For Authors
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has made a staggering sum of money since opening 6 months ago. It has been a boon to the movie industry, but it should also serve as an encouragement to writers everywhere. I’ve compiled a list of how The Force Awakens should encourage writers everywhere. Science...
After the Writers Conference
Today's Blab was a fun reunion. We met Randy Tramp (@Randy77) through live streaming, got to meet in person at the Florida Christian Writers Conference, and now came full-circle with him being a guest on our show. Tidbits from today's show: Write thank you notes to the publishing professionals you...
Beat Those Writing Deadlines Using Your Brain
Do you wish you could beat writing deadlines, the smart way, by using your brain? Well, now you can! If you have ever struggled to beat deadlines, or struggled to hold yourself accountable to deadlines that you set yourself, be relieved. Modern research has provided some powerful insight to human...
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