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Fun Fridays – July 27, 2018

By Steve Laubeon July 27, 2018

The original “Cup” song done by Rich Mullins in 1987.

(Some think the original is Anna Kendrick’s “Cup”…the below is video proof otherwise.)

Lyrics below the video:

A more modern rendition:

“It’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine
Faith without works baby
It just ain’t happenin’
One is your left hand one is your right
It’ll take two strong arms to hold on tight
Some folks cut off their nose just to spite their face
I think you need some works to show for your alleged faith

Well there’s a difference you know
‘tween having faith and playing make believe
One will make you grow the other one just make you sleep
Talk about it
But I really think you oughtta take a leap off of the ship
Before you claim to walk on water
Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing
It’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine

Promotion: Faithful or Self-full?

By Steve Laubeon July 23, 2018

"What's the difference between promotion and self-promotion? How do we promote ourselves/our books so that we honor God, respect others, and use common sense?"
The constant tension between marketing and ministry has plagued the Christian author, speaker, bookseller and publisher forever. Why? Because Jesus threw the money changers out of the temple. Because we are commanded to die to self and to …

Category: Book Business, Career, MarketingTag: Agents, Book Business, Editors, Get Published, Marketing, Writing Craft

Fun Fridays – July 20, 2018

By Steve Laubeon July 20, 2018

I want one of these machines in my office. A burger bot! The interview with the inventor is not the best, but at least you can hear his vision for the product. I do not want this next machine in my office. Salad by robot. Now you know my meal of choice… The featured image above is from http://creator.rest/ where you can see more about the burger bot machine.

Category: Fun Fridays

The Ultimate Sound Bite

By Steve Laubeon July 16, 2018

Can you boil the essence of your novel or non-fiction book idea into twenty-five words or less?

This is one of the keys to creating a marketing hook that makes your idea sellable in today's crowded market.

You have less than a minute to make that hook work.

It is also called creating the "elevator pitch" or the "Hollywood pitch." The goal is get the marketing department to exclaim, "We …

Category: Book Proposals, Marketing, Pitch, Platform, Writing CraftTag: book proposal, Marketing, pitch, Pitching, Proposals, Rejection

Fun Fridays – July 13, 2018

By Steve Laubeon July 13, 2018

This is a video of an author who, after extreme effort, finally gets published. “Your mission, should you decide to accept it…” Perfect video for Friday the 13th!

Category: Fun Fridays

Writers Beware! Protect Yourself

By Steve Laubeon July 9, 2018

The writing profession starts off as a private venture. Creating ideas and stories in the privacy of your own home. But those of you who become serious about the work and slowly become more visible the issue of personal protection needs to be addressed.

I cannot emphasize this enough.

Category: Book Business, Career, The Writing LifeTag: Book Business, Contracts, Internet Usage, Writing Craft

Fun Fridays – July 6, 2018

By Steve Laubeon July 6, 2018

A behind the scenes look at the fireworks display you recently watched!

Category: Fun Fridays

Happy 4th of July

By Steve Laubeon July 4, 2018

Happy birthday U.S.A.! Enjoy this incredible young voice:

Category: Fun Fridays

Best Advice for New Authors – For Working with Their Publisher

By Steve Laubeon July 2, 2018

The idea to write this post came from a conversation this past week with a client who turned their manuscript in to the publisher a week early. The editor was thrilled! Thus began a short exchange on what every writer should endeavor to do in their career. This may seem simple but is important to reiterate. Do your best work. Always. No shortcuts. No “mailing it in.” No “sending …

Category: Book Business, Career, The Publishing Life, The Writing LifeTag: Book Business, Career, The Writing Life

Counting Cash – Fun Fridays – June 29, 2018

By Steve Laubeon June 29, 2018

A video of authors counting the entirety of their annual income in cash. Just kidding! Actually a video showing 70 people from 70 different countries showing how they count money. Who knew?

Category: Fun Fridays, Money