Something fun to watch today…featuring man’s best friend!
Imagine choreographing this and then hoping that all the actors cooperate!
A little like organizing a large writers conference! (?)
Your Author Photo
A number of questions were raised when I wrote about the “bio” portion of a book proposal and suggested that you include an author photo. Here are some practical considerations. Make it Look Professional Quality photographers will tell you that background, lighting, how you look at the camera, and what you are wearing have a great influence on how the photo appears. I once saw an …
Fun Fridays – April 27, 2018
To those of you with an April birthday, “Happy Birthday!” Today’s video is a fun interpretation of the song if it had been composed by some of the world’s greatest classical musicians. Enjoy!
Writing Your Book Proposal Bio
I suspect that the last time you considered buying a non-fiction book you took a look at who the author was. It is a normal and natural thing. The same goes for your book proposal. The “About the Author” section of a non-fiction book proposal answers the question, “Who are you? And what right do you have to write about this topic?” It is not a place to recite your resume or Curriculum Vitae. Think …
Fun Fridays – April 20, 2018
He can clap 721 times in 60 seconds. A world record. When I need applause for finishing my blog I’ll hire him.
Never Assume Biblical Literacy
It wasn’t long ago that a reference to a Biblical character or a Bible verse would be widely understood without explanation. That is no longer true. Researcher George Gallup said “We revere the Bible, but we don’t read it.” This was recently illustrated in our local newspaper in an article about a football player named Shadrach. “It is a name his mom found in the Old Testament, the Babylonian god …
Fun Fridays – April 13, 2018
This video is the perfect illustration of the futility of an author trying to chase the market and catch it.
Books Change Lives
I have to let you read this story. An author recently wrote this to me: I’d like to share something with you that I’m not sure a lot of authors get to share. Two months ago, I noticed my novels on my youngest daughter’s nightstand and found her reading them every night. I didn’t want to scare her off from reading them by asking questions, so I just let her read. A couple …
Fun Fridays – April 6, 2018
Hard to imagine in these days of the printing press that at one time a book was handcrafted. In addition, some were illuminated or adorned with elaborate artwork. Today’s video is a six minute presentation on the craft of hand-printed illuminated manuscripts. Enjoy!
40 Days with One Composition
For the last few years I’ve used the forty days of Lent as an auditory discipline. I try to listen to one collection of music during the entire season. This year’s choice was Franz Joseph Haydn’s “The Seven Last Words of our Savior on the Cross.” I listened to the string arrangement performed by the Callino Quartet. First performed in a somber setting on Good Friday …