by Tamela Hancock Murray @Tamela_Murray When I review proposals, one element often missing is publishing history. How do I know this? I own a computer. With a Keyboard. And a Search Engine. Guess What? So do All The Editors. [tweet_box design="default" float="none" inject="@Tamela_Murray on @BRMCWC #writing #pubtips"]Why Your Publishing History Is Important to Agents…

by Cindy Sproles @cindydevoted My high school journalism teacher once told me, “You’re a naive soul. Always looking for the best in others. Beware of naysayers. They will crush you.” It’s not the first time I’ve been accused of naivety nor the first time I’ve been disappointed in others, so…

by Brad Bloom @Faithfitnessmag It’s not Christmas yet. Have you watched the Hallmark Channel this month? In honor of “Christmas in July,” they're airing reruns of their Christmas shows – complete with advertisements for Christmas ornaments. I was recently at Wal-Mart, and they already had the seasonal school supplies section…

by Tamela Hancock Murray @Tamela_Murray Since I’ve been an agent a long time, I don’t need to write a blog post like this to butter up the publishers I work with. They already know me. But I think it's always a good idea to show gratitude. Let's think about what publishers…

by Cherrilynn Bisbano @bisbanowrites Thirty seconds can determine destination. An Olympian will not win a race if he’s thirty seconds behind. He must practice day and night, eat healthy, and forego a personal life to increase his chances of obtaining a medal. Large corporations pay millions to purchase a thirty-second commercial…

By Cherrilynn Bisbano, @bisbanowrites   It’s been two weeks since your agent sent your proposal to publishers. You’re pulling your hair out as you watch your email —nothing. Your stomach is in knots, “What if they hate my book?” “Did I correct all the typo’s?” “Did my agent send it…