Steve Laube

Why C.S. Lewis Matters Today

By Steve Laubeon November 22, 2013

Today marks the 50th anniversary of C.S. Lewis’ death (and also the 50th anniversary of death of both John F. Kennedy and Aldous Huxley). After a half a century it is Lewis’ legacy that continues to grow.

It is worth the time to watch this 24 minute documentary about Lewis. (It was written by one of our clients, Devin Brown.) It includes comments and observations from people like Tim and Kathy Keller, Chuck Colson, Doug Gresham, and Eric Metaxas.

Starting at the 8:30 mark is a section called “Rediscovering Christian Imagination.” (the section is only 5 1/2 minutes in length) We in the publishing industry should have this reminder placed before us on a regular basis.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egYTTe4w0tk

Happy 85th Birthday Mickey Mouse!

By Steve Laubeon November 18, 2013

by Steve Laube

On this day in 1928 the film "Steamboat Willie" made its debut. The main cartoon character (almost named Mortimer!) was featured and Mickey Mouse was born.

You might ask, "So what? Other than fun trivia, what does this mean to me as a writer?" Actually the success of Mickey Mouse and the Disney empire cuts to the heart of today's copyright laws which affect you and your work. …

Category: Book Business, Copyright, Legal Issues, SteveTag: Book Business, Copyright, Legal

Fun Fridays – November 15, 2013

By Steve Laubeon November 15, 2013

Book domino fun! A new world record. SUBLIME!

Below this video is another domino record. Words are hard to describe.

Category: Fun Fridays, Steve

Your Writing Team: Accountability Partners (Part One)

By Steve Laubeon November 13, 2013

by Karen Ball Okay, everyone out there who has:

tried, over and over, to be accountable to someone or something, and failed…
started any number of wonderful endeavors, only to have the energy/motivation/time commitment fizzle out…
set a word count, then revised…and revised…and revised…and…yeah, you get the idea…
given yourself a deadline to finish your …

Category: Career, Craft, Creativity, Writing CraftTag: Career, writing team. accountability

A Weekend with C.S. Lewis and Friends

By Steve Laubeon November 11, 2013

by Steve Laube

This past weekend I had the privilege, once again, to attend and participate in the C.S. Lewis Foundation’s Fall retreat in Houston.

Not a typical writers conference it focuses on the extraordinary contribution of Lewis and his fellow Inklings and ultimately a celebration of the Arts in light of the incarnation of Christ. The speakers were extraordinary. They included:
Devin …

Category: Conferences, Get Published, Personal, SteveTag: C.S. Lewis, Conferences, Get Published

Fun Fridays – November 8, 2013

By Steve Laubeon November 8, 2013

Two reactions to today's video.
First. "Are you insane? Football on concrete?"
Second. "Oh to be young again."

Category: Fun Fridays, Steve

Fun Fridays – November 1, 2013

By Steve Laubeon November 1, 2013

This is the kind of half-time show I'd much rather see during the Super Bowl.

Make sure to watch until the end. It is truly incredible.

Category: Fun Fridays, Steve

Fun Fridays – October 25, 2013

By Steve Laubeon October 25, 2013

Too cool. Playing a piano and a cello on the Great Wall of China!
The music is a combination of the song "Oogway Ascends" from the "Kung Fu Panda" film soundtrack and Frederick Chopin’s Prelude Op. 28 No. 20 in C minor. (The music really builds starting at the 1:07 mark.)

Creative genius.

[I apologize in advance for any ads that may pop up. I cannot control how YouTube monetizes these …

Category: Fun Fridays, Steve