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Fun Fridays – February 18, 2021

By Steve Laubeon February 18, 2022
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Close your eyes and let the sound of this a capella rendition of “Ave Maria” wash over you. It may be the best four minutes you’ll spend in the arts today–unless you are writing your book (like you are supposed to be doing instead of watching Fun Friday videos).

(If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.)

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A Big Giveaway for Writers at The Christian Writers Institute

By Steve Laubeon February 15, 2022
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It is time for the annual giveaway over at The Christian Writers Institute (CWI). We love to see Christian writers learn, grow, and succeed in their craft. Again this year, CWI is offering a chance to win Lifetime Access to all the courses currently available on the site, a $2,500 value. This opportunity has been made possible through the generosity of Cec Murphey by creating “The Cecil Murphey …

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Category: Christian Writers Institute, Get PublishedTag: Christian Writers Institute, Get Published, Giveaway

Happy Valentine’s Day

By Steve Laubeon February 14, 2022
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Today is a fun day to celebrate that special someone in your life. My wife and I have been married for over 40 years now, and the video below is a tribute to her. No, she knows I do not and cannot dance; but videos like this make me feel like I can. Happy Valentine’s Day! Go-make someone-you-love-smile day.

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21 Latin Phrases Every Writer Should Know

By Steve Laubeon February 11, 2022
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21 Latin Phrases Every Writer Should Know Persona Non Grata “An unwelcome person” (lately defined, by some, as a literary agent). Habeas Corpus “You have the body” (the legal right to appear before a judge). Cogito Ergo Sum “I think, therefore I am.” For a writer it would be “Scribo ergo sum.” Deus Ex Machina “God from the Machine.” In a novel it basically means the author has written something …

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Category: Fun Fridays, HumorTag: Humor, Latin, Trivia

C Is for Noncompete

By Steve Laubeon February 7, 2022
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by Steve Laube

Both Tamela and Karen wanted “C” to stand for coffee or chocolate since both seen to be must-haves for any writer. Instead I’m going to fudge a little (pun intended) and write about the “non-Compete” clause in your contract. This clause has become the latest playground for negotiations.

Here is a simple version of a non-compete clause:

The Author will not publish or …

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Category: Contracts, Publishing A-ZTag: book contracts, non-compete, Publishing A-Z

Fun Fridays – February 4, 2022

By Steve Laubeon February 4, 2022
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Comedian and writer Phil Callaway has a few things you shouldn’t say to an author. Can you come up with some others? Enjoy! By the way, his radio show can be found at laughagain.org. (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.)

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Edgy Christian Fiction

By Steve Laubeon January 31, 2022
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A number of years ago the question of what is appropriate to include in Christian fiction was asked, and I wrote much of what is below as a reply. Recently, this issue jumped back into conversations with the release of the film Redeeming Love, based on the bestselling novel of the same title by Francine Rivers. (Some reviews of the movie, not the book, that wrestle with the debate can be found …

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Category: Craft, Creativity, Language, Writing CraftTag: Craft, Creativity, Edgy, Language

Fun Fridays – January 28, 2022

By Steve Laubeon January 28, 2022
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The talent of this married couple is incredible. Lang Lang and his wife, Gina Alice Redlinger, play Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5. Imagine them practicing separately each day–for hours! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.) HT: Trissina Kear

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Fun Fridays – January 21, 2022

By Steve Laubeon January 21, 2022
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While this performance is now two years old it still holds a lot of power. Enjoy. (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.)

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Fun Fridays – January 14, 2022

By Steve Laubeon January 14, 2022
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To start the new year, let’s enjoy an acapella rendition of the “Pink Panther” theme! (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.)

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