So many metaphors for the writing life are expressed in this endearing video.
Care to supply one of your own?
Four Questions About Publicity
by Steve Laube
Publicity is the art of telling the world about you and your book. We recently received a few questions about publicity via the green button you see in the right hand column of our blog (yes, it really works).
1.) When should a writer hire a publicist?
I think an author should wait to see what their publisher will provide in this area. If you do hire a publicist make sure …
Fun Fridays – July 26, 2019
We laugh at cat videos and dog videos. But what about birds? Today we rectify that oversight. Enjoy some fun with little birdies!
Oxymorons
Oxymorons can be fun. Two words that can have contradictory meaning are put together to create a new phrase. Or it can be expanded to mean two separate thoughts or ideas that are in direct conflict with each other but when combined create something new.
For example, if you've ever worked in a cubicle you can see the humor in the description "office space."
Fun Fridays – July 19, 2019
Watch and laugh again at the classic Tim Conway sketch “The Dentist.” It never gets old.
Dealing with Bad Publishing News
Remember the media principle of “if it bleeds it leads,” which means bad news or salacious headlines are designed to grab our attention. When authors are constantly barraged by bad news, it can be demotivating at the very least. I’m sure sales for your book could be better. I’m with you. Instead, you might consider the number that have sold. If it is only 100 copies, put …
Fun Fridays – July 12, 2019
This is a long video, nearly 15 minutes. But it is worth it. Ever wondered what the real interpretation of body language is like? Learn from a former FBI agent whose job it was to catch spies. If you’ve ever used any of the tropes he debunks in the first three minutes in your writing, you might want to revise your material.
Top Podcasts for Christian Writers
Podcasts can be one of the best sources of information on how to become a better writer and succeed in publishing. Here is a list of some great podcasts for Christian authors. If you know of a Christian publishing podcast not mentioned here, please let us know in the comments; and we will update the list. The descriptions below are the official iTunes summaries for each show. We will be adding …
Fun Fridays – July 5, 2019
In the U.S., this is a long weekend because of yesterday’s July 4th celebration. For those who like to be adventurous in their time off, enjoy this video of “Captain Risky.” An insurance company in Australia made this hilarious video of a stuntman who never gets it quite right.