Books & Such Literary Management The Podcast

Books & Such Literary Management

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Episodes 13

Avg. Duration 23m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (17)

Since May 2025

Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Books & Such Podcast. We're helping you read between the lines of publishing. Our experienced literary agents invite you into their world for a discussion that pulls back the curtain on how agents think and what we're looking for. Each episode, we'll discuss a hot topic you've always wondered about. If you're pursuing or considering Christian publishing, the Books & Such podcast is for you. As literary agents, we'll help you maximize your knowledge and equip you to confidently take the next steps in your writing journey.

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Recent Episodes

S1E13 Inside the Publisher's Chair - A Conversation with Mark Rice, Kregel Publications (Part 1)

May 06, 2026 31m

What does a publisher actually do? And what does it take for a book—or an author—to get a "yes"? This week, host Barb Roose sits down with Mark Rice, publisher and senior marketing director at Kregel…

S1E12 The Do's and Don'ts of Being a Professional Author

Apr 01, 2026 25m

Want to be taken seriously as an author? In this episode, the Books & Such agents share three essential do's and don'ts that separate hobby writers from true professionals—and what it really…

S1E11 5 Reasons Agents Won't Read Your Whole Query (And How to Fix Them)

Mar 04, 2026 22m

Ever wonder why your query received a form rejection… or no response at all? In this candid and surprisingly fun conversation, Books & Such agents pull back the curtain on what really happens…

S1E10 Should You Give Up On Traditional Publishing?

Feb 04, 2026 25m

In this episode, the Books & Such agents tackle one of the most emotionally loaded questions in a writer's journey: Should I give up on traditional publishing? Join Books & Such Literary…

S1E9 Publishing in 2026: Janet Grant on Trends, Calling, and the Future of Christian Publishing

Jan 07, 2026 22m

In this episode of the Books & Such Literary Podcast, host Jen Babakhan sits down with agency founder and publishing veteran Janet Grant to talk about where publishing is headed in 2026. With…

S1E8 The Best Investments for Authors: Websites, Coaching, Social Media & More

Dec 03, 2025 23m

In this episode of the Books & Such podcast, our agents dive into a question almost every writer wrestles with: What should I actually spend money on as an author? Should you hire an editor? When…

S1E7 What NOT to Say as a Writer (and Why It Matters for Your Career)

Nov 05, 2025 24m

In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why venting about editors, authors, or agents can hurt your reputation How to respond to publishing frustrations with maturity and grace What editors and…

S1E6 Ask the Agents: Real Answers to Real Writer Questions

Oct 08, 2025 24m

Have you ever wished you could ask a literary agent your toughest writing and publishing questions? In this episode, Books & Such agents, Jen Babakkan, Barb Roose, and Cynthia Ruchti answer…

S1E5 From Inbox to Impact: Building a Newsletter Readers Love

Sep 03, 2025 17m

Episode Summary: Newsletters can feel intimidating—but they don't have to. In this episode of the Books & Such Literary Management Podcast, Jen Babakkan, Barb Roose, Debbie Alsdorf, and Cynthia…

Panic Free Platform Building

Aug 06, 2025 21m

Does the word platform make you panic? You're not alone. In this encouraging and insightful roundtable episode, agents from Books & Such Literary Management—Jen Babakan, Barb Roose, Debbie…

S1E3 Becoming the Writer You Want to Be

Jul 02, 2025 22m

Do you ever wonder what it really takes to become the writer you're meant to be? In this insightful episode of the Books & Such Literary Management Podcast, host Jen Babakhan is joined by fellow…

S1E1 Query Like a Pro: What Literary Agents Actually Look For

Jun 04, 2025 19m

Welcome to our Books & Such podcast! We're so glad that you're here with us. According to literaryagent.com, the average literary agent can read 11,000 queries before finding a project that…

S1E1 Welcome to the Books & Such Podcast

May 30, 2025 1m

Welcome to the Books & Such Podcast! This mini welcome episode gives you the inside scoop on what our new podcast is all about. You'll hear our podcast intro featuring our four hosts as well as…

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Books & Such Literary Management The Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 23m.

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