Time Management & How to Become More Creative as an Author
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Who Gets Paid in Publishing?
The economics of publishing is a bit of a mystery if you are just coming into the business. With all the talk about indie publishing vs. traditional publishing and the talk about how writers can get rich if they follow a certain plan, I got to thinking. Maybe we should do a quick look at the economics of publishing to see if anyone is making off like a bandit. Sorry for you non-numbers people, but …
Fun Fridays – March 15, 2019
In case you were wondering, today is the 199th birthday of the state of Maine. It is also the birth date of Saint Nicholas (270 A.D.) But that was merely to get your attention. Today’s video reveals something every writer needs so they can spend more time writing and less time on social media.
Why Won’t You Open My Email?
You’ve worked hard on your proposal and know it shines. But what if it is never opened or, at least, not opened promptly? So. So. Busy. Think of your recipient’s IN box. Here is what a few email subject lines may look like upon the first open on a random Monday morning: Romance novel submission Drones and Love: YA Science Fiction Book Oops! You left items in your cart. Don’t let them get away! New …
6 Juicy Tidbits of Writing and Publishing Wisdom
In the course of a work day, literary agents dispense many juicy tidbits of writing and publishing advice to their clients (and even to many nonclients they meet or with whom they talk or email). Few, if any, dispense as much high-octane wisdom as Steve Laube, who insists that I say things like that. But every great once-in-a-while I get in a juicy tidbit of writing and publishing wisdom, and much …
015 Behind the Publishing Curtain: Director of Operations
Publishing is a mysterious process for a lot of writers, even authors who have been at this for a long time. So from time to time, we bring in publishing professionals to tell us about what they do. Today we are going behind the curtain on the role of Director of Operations. Joining us today is Bradley Isbell. He is the director of Operations for Iron Stream Media and you can catch him doing …
Fun Fridays – March 8, 2019
Sorry. This video sketch has been around for 10 years, but it still makes me laugh! Ever met someone like this at a gathering? “What do you do?” “I’m a writer.” Conversation goes downhill from there… !HAH!
Loving Ideology
Since we all experience life, we tend to gravitate toward those causes that have impacted us. Or you may feel affected by the idea of wanting to stop an injustice because your heart is moved. Stopping harmful behavior is a worthy goal. And since Jesus told stories, many authors want to tell stories to encourage readers from destructive activity. However, the parables Jesus told were meant to teach …
Does Your Company or Church Need an Intellectual Property Policy?
Suppose you’re a pastor on staff at a church. Or a reporter for your hometown newspaper. Or you’re employed by a Christian ministry. Or volunteer at a neighborhood agency. And suppose you spend time writing stuff for your church, employer, ministry, or agency. When you do, who owns what you write? Maybe you’ve never had to ask that question; but if you’re a writer, maybe you should. If you and …
015 Behind the Publishing Curtain: Director of Operations
Publishing is a mysterious process for a lot of writers, even authors who have been at this for a long time. So from time to time, we bring in publishing professionals to tell us about what they do. Today we are going behind the curtain on the role of Director of Operations. Joining us today […]
You can listen to this episode 015 Behind the Publishing Curtain: Director of Operations on Christian …