This is definitely a guy thing. A fist-bump parody.
But guys? Seriously DON’T be this guy.
News You Can Use – Sept. 27, 2011
Why You Still Don’t Have a Literary Agent – A good post about query letters by Jeff Rivera
The Best Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received – by Donald Miller (author of Blue Like Jazz)
The Power of a Book Bargain – Atlantic Magazine explores the effect of ebook pricing on the prices of all books. Do you agree or disagree? Sounds like fodder for a future blog post.
Ten Questions a Writer Should …
ACFW 2011 Report
This past weekend nearly 700 novelists, editors, agents, and industry professionals gathers in St. Louis for the 10th annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference.
It is always invigorating to be with so many highly creative people and to be a part of the discovery and development of tomorrow's bestselling authors.
I had over 30 one-on-one appointments and editor meetings, taught …
Fun Fridays – Sept. 23, 2011
We should do this at the next ACFW Conference! We could break the record.
News You Can Use – Sept. 20, 2011
Are There Different Genres of Fantasy? – You bet there are. If want to write in that category become familiar with the difference.
The Positive Side of a Writer’s Frustration – A good way to make gold out of ashes.
10 Things a Writer Can Learn From Rocky Balboa –Besides saying “Yo Adrian” whenever someone mentions Rocky.
The Next Four Industries that will be Transformed by the Internet – …
Save Your Inbox!
Like you, I have a love-hate relationship with email.
I love it because it allows for quick and easy communication.
I hate it because the flood in the inbox can be overwhelming.
(I also get irritated with that hyphen! email or e-mail?)
A "solution" may be at hand! Some pretty smart folks have created "The Email Charter." Please do yourself a favor, click this link to The Email Charter, …
Fun Fridays – Sept. 16, 2011
I'm sorry but this made me laugh. How many of you can relate?
Video your own story. You may end up in "Fun Fridays!"
News You Can Use – Sept. 13, 2011
How Fiction Changed After 9/11 – The Economist explores the topic.
How Long Does Your Shared Link Stay Viable? – This fascinating study by bit.ly shows that if people don’t see your link within three hours, they never will. Sobering isn’t it?
Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Publishers – Darby Rae presents some sound advice.
Are You Wasting Time Checking the Amazon Rankings? – BookBuzzer …
News You Can Use – Sept. 6, 2011
Trends in Publishing– A clear assessment of where things seem to be headed by Giuseppe Granieri.
Improve the Speed of Your Reading – Try it out! It is amazing how fast you really can read literally one word at a time.
The Secret Language of Pronouns – A Scientific American article about how men and women use pronouns differently. Agree or disagree?
Publish America’s Shady History – …
Nameless Waterfalls
by Steve Laube During a recent vacation we visited a place in Alaska called the Tracy Arm Fjord. The picture above was one that I took during that visit. As we past through these amazing waters it was bitter cold (note the icebergs in the water), in the early morning around 6 a.m., and with a chilly wind to accompany us. But rather than be frozen by the weather I was mesmerized by the number of …