Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
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Helping to Change the World Word by Word
Attention to detail. You’ve heard it as an important principle in writing authentic fiction and nonfiction. But who makes sure a movie pays attention to that detail? The script supervisor.
Today’s video is a seven-minute education for a job that few appreciate. Our eyes will even pass over that name in the film credits.
An editor will play this role with your book!
In 33 countries, not including the U.S., there is a program in place called the Public Lending Right (or PLR). As the PLR website states, “Public Lending Right is the right of authors and other rights holders to receive payment for the free public use of their works in libraries.” In other words, when someone checks a book out of the library, a certain amount is eventually paid to the author of …
While the music on this video is amazing, it has a very fun feature. The best tambourine player in the world! After awhile I couldn’t help but smile and then laugh. Hope he brightens your day. Question: If this video is a metaphor of the publishing life and the author is the main singer, then who is the tambourine player? The editor? The agent? The marketing director? The reader? Feel free …
The regularly scheduled post for today, Monday January 21st, did not go out to our newsletter subscribers as planned. Instead a fragment of a future scheduled post went out instead. Therefore today’s post has been moved to next Monday while we solve our technical glitch. Technology is great, when it works… Steve The Steve Laube Agency
This clever, tongue-in-cheek video is a great lesson for what should be our “word” for 2019: humility.
Are you tired of being told by a publisher “We simply don’t do books like that”? or “Yours is certainly out of the box, but is not what we are looking for at this time”? What’s the Deal with Boxes? In general all books are sold under a category. Be it a fiction genre (historical, suspense, romance) or a topical non-fiction category (marriage, parenting, finance, theology). When you are told your …
Walmart created a fun ad about their curbside pickup service. Features some rather memorable vehicles. Enjoy! HT: Ronie Kendig
It is a good thing to periodically take a look at the past, especially as a way to count our blessings. Here are some thoughts on the last twelve months. The Industry The publishing industry continues to pursue the best content possible. Market forces continue to press for the need to find those titles that will bring a return on their investment. Books continue to sell at an incredible pace. In …
Enjoy the unique performance of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” by Straight No Chaser. The video is their performance from twenty years ago! May you have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! [Our blog will take a two-week break and resume on January 7.]
Hope you had a blessed Christmas!
The last four weeks I have posted what was, in actuality, an Advent series. Note the key words in each post:
Wait
Prepare
Expect
Give
The Christmas season is one that is full of family, fun, food, and friends. But under it all is the foundation of our joy. The answer to our greatest longing. Of course, saying there is an answer assumes there is a …
