Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
The Steve Laube Agency
Helping to Change the World Word by Word
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If you are looking to be published, yes, DO enter contests. But a contest win may not result in your book’s publication by a traditional publisher. Today I hope to help you become less frustrated and more understanding regarding some reasons why. First of all, contests’ criteria don’t reflect all the requirements of publishers, nor should they. Most contests judge on such factors as grammar, …
If you are currently without representation, signing with a fantastic agent is an excellent resolution to make! Here are some ideas to consider as you prepare to approach agents: Visit agency websites. Ask yourself: Does the agency have a website, such as www.stevelaube.com? Does the website appear professional? Is it easy to navigate? On the sites that list their clients such as we do, do you see …
For the next few weeks, we will be releasing some “best of” episodes while I spend time with our new baby Thomas Gregory Umstattd, III. “Tommy” was born weighing 8 pounds, 14 ounces and he and my wife are both home and doing well. Why we are posting re-runs for the next few weeks. I need more sleep! Episode Notes This episode originally aired in 2018. Today I would like to …
Thank You, Lord, for Your willingness to leave Heaven to be with us for a short time, to share Your wisdom and love. May we walk with You always, for Your plans for us are forever right and good, even when they may not seem that way to the world. May we never let go of Your hand; and may we stay close to You in heart, mind, and spirit. _________ Today I am sharing the Psalms readings from the Book …
In the course of a normal work week—if any of my work weeks can be called “normal”—I get asked a question or two. Or fifty. And, while there are no stupid questions, or so I was told by my second-grade teacher, Mrs. Hoffmann, some questions prompt more illuminating answers than others do. So I’ve picked a few that clients and others have asked recently, along with my answers (cleaned up a bit, …
Have you ever been frustrated while looking for an agent or editor? In today’s episode, I talk about where to find good editors and agents using the Christian Writers Market Guide. Why are agents and editors so hard to find for many authors? It’s because many authors: don’t know where to start. don’t know who to call. don’t know who to trust. The cool …
Have you ever been frustrated while looking for an agent or editor? In today’s episode, I talk about where to find good editors and agents using the Christian Writers Market Guide. Why are agents and editors so hard to find for many authors? It’s because many authors: don’t know where to start. don’t know who to call. don’t know who to trust. The cool …
An oldie, but a goodie! Silent monks “singing” Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.” Makes me smile every time I see it.
