Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
The Steve Laube Agency
Helping to Change the World Word by Word
Collecting autographs can be fun but often a daunting challenge if you are a bit shy about asking.
Even more fun as an author to be asked!
Today’s video is an incredible story of a man who traveled the world and collected 50,000 signatures … in one large book. Wow!
Question for the crowd. Look carefully at today’s picture. Would you rather live by the sea and commute to work in the city below? or Would you rather live in the city and commute to work by the sea? Leave your comments below. In case you are wondering, this is in Greece. Fira, Santorini.
It is a healthy exercise to reflect on the previous year’s events. The culture around us is ever-changing and ever-sliding into darkness and debauchery. But the goodness of God remains unchanged despite attempts to proclaim otherwise. The following is an attempt to review some things in the industry, our agency, and a few other areas. The Industry The longer I’ve been in this industry, the …
May you have a wonderful week leading up to Christmas Day. May His peace and joy be integral to your daily life now and forevermore. _________________ No new posts for the next two weeks. We all are taking a short break for the holidays. Back in the saddle starting January 6th!
Today’s video is a marvelous a cappella version of “Angels We Have Heard on High.” Turn up the volume, close your eyes, and let the beauty wash over you.
If you are thinking about attending a Christian writers conference in 2025, I’d like to encourage you to consider Write to Publish (WTP), held in June in Wheaton, Illinois. This conference has been in operation for over 50 years. Our agent Dan Balow (who lives in Wheaton) continues his directorship responsibility for WTP and has put together a stellar group of faculty members. Registration for the …
This came out in 2011 and is still one of my favorite commercials of the Christmas season.
A little fun to help to set the mood for the Christmas season. Sung by the choir of Clare College, Cambridge. Conducted by Graham Ross.
A critical key to landing a book deal is the presentation of your idea in such a way that the editor or agent is completely sold on the concept. In musical terms, perfect pitch is the rare talent to name or pick out a note without having any reference point. This is illustrated by this youtube video where they clear your mind, then give you a tone, and ask you to name the note; most people fail …
Enjoy today’s “ruff” draft of a short story. (It wasn’t my pun so don’t blame me for your groan of despair.)
