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  • I understand where you and your agent are coming from, but for me, at least, I like th...nywhere, to anyone. I figure it's better to find ways to capitalize on the new model rather than clinging to the...
  • I'm thinking pickles, partly because they seem to be popping up everywhere. They're kind of a neat outgrowth along the Farmers' Market/canning and preserving axis, plu...
  • Lisa, I missed your question all together the first time reading your post. Sorry! Where as I've read in many YA novels the mention of bands, name brands, etc., I've a...

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  • Hi Terri, Yes, it is a necessary evil, unfortunately. Branding works both ways. You got brands that scream luxury, if not quality (e.g. Tiffany & Co.) and you got brands that you know are cheap (e.g. Goodwill) and sometimes poorly produced.
  • I think this is such a fascinating topic, particularly in an era where authors are not only expected to be the public faces (or brands, ack!) behind their books, but t...
  • @Ramey - Good! :) I've heard of authors who go so far as to make their mission statement their mantra and they remind themselves of it every day. It keeps them writing...