Today’s video could be a satire on our modern educational system. But that wouldn’t be fun!
Instead, laugh along with this clever comedy sketch about the ABCs.
Wake Up Your Boring Verbs
I’m curious what our readers think about the infographic posted below from grammarcheck.net. Please comment below. I tend to think there is a time and place for “boring” verbs, but the danger is letting your work feel or read “flat.” I first wrote the below sentences and then arbitrarily replaced the “boring” verbs with ones from the list. Better? Worse? …
Fun Fridays – March 24, 2023
Podcasts are a wonderful source of information and a newer way to help build an author’s platform. But you need the right equipment. That microphone needs to work. Today’s video sketch is called “The Worst Mic Ever.” Considering it features Tim Conway, you must watch to enjoy the hilarity. (If you are unable to view the video in your emailed newsletter, click through to our …
A New Book Co-authored by Gilbert Morris and Steve Laube
I’m very pleased that tomorrow, March 21, is the official publication date for my new book called Write Your First Novel. The purpose of this book is to help those who are starting their fiction-writing journey. It teaches the basics and may give some needed help to that struggling writer. There is a fun backstory as to how this book came about. I quote from the preface: Many years ago, I …
Fun Fridays – March 17, 2023
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, please enjoy the splendiferous voices of Swedish Chef, Beaker, and Animal (aka The Muppets) as they sing a stupefying rendition of “Danny Boy.” A thank you to Kim Moore for recommending it and for writing, “While writing can be joyous, sometimes it can also be a little sad; but you are not alone when you have friends who understand and will …
The Landmine of Fair Use
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote on “The Cost of Permissions vs. Fair Use” which raised more questions. Therefore, I dug up a post I did on similar concerns. I replay it here to help you navigate these issues. Remember, I’m not an intellectual property attorney; I can only point to current best practices. Steve, What are the standard fair use rules for quotes of other published …
Fun Fridays – March 10, 2023
For today’s Fun Friday, we are celebrating something early. National Pi Day is 3.14. (Get it?) This means next Tuesday is the official Pi day. This creative musician has created a song based on the numbers of Pi, assigning a key to each digit. Brilliant. And even more fun are the explanatory notes you get to read while you listen. Enjoy! (If you cannot see the video in your email newsletter, …
Q&A With Brett Harris from The Author Conservatory
I absolutely believe in the need to train the current and next generations of writers. Our world is in desperate need for Christ-infused content that can challenge and counter a broken culture. One person who is doing this every day is Brett Harris. Today, I’m delighted to present an interview with Brett. He is the bestselling author of Do Hard Things and co-founder of The Young Writer’s …
Fun Fridays – March 3, 2023
This is a mesmerizing video. It is a scene where a writer corrects their editor, no matter how many corrections are made. “No! I’m a perfect, inerrant writer! Don’t change a word!” After you watch this 34-second video, comment below. (If you cannot see the video in your email newsletter, please click through to the site to view it.)
The Cost of Permissions vs. Fair Use
Every book contract has a clause that reads something along these lines: If permission from others is required for publication of any material contained in the Work or for exercise of any of the rights conferred by this Agreement, Author shall obtain such permissions at Author’s expense, in a form acceptable to Publisher, and shall deliver such permissions to the Publisher as part of the complete …