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Fun Fridays – March 24, 2023

By Steve Laubeon March 24, 2023
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Podcasts are a wonderful source of information and a newer way to help build an author’s platform. But you need the right equipment. That microphone needs to work.

Today’s video sketch is called “The Worst Mic Ever.” Considering it features Tim Conway, you must watch to enjoy the hilarity.

(If you are unable to view the video in your emailed newsletter, click through to our website and enjoy.)

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Voices of Hope: Why Young Writers Are Important

By Dan Balowon March 22, 2023
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In the last month, I suggested some writers who might be worthwhile for the Christian publishing world to give attention. Those with a military or missionary season in their lives could be helpful to the Church today since they both lived a good piece of their lives in positions where personal preference, comfort, and fulfillment were far down on their priority lists. Submission, courage, …

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Category: The Writing Life, Trends

A New Book Co-authored by Gilbert Morris and Steve Laube

By Steve Laubeon March 20, 2023
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I’m very pleased that tomorrow, March 21, is the official publication date for my new book called Write Your First Novel.  The purpose of this book is to help those who are starting their fiction-writing journey. It teaches the basics and may give some needed help to that struggling writer. There is a fun backstory as to how this book came about. I quote from the preface: Many years ago, I …

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Category: Book of the Month, Personal

Fun Fridays – March 17, 2023

By Steve Laubeon March 17, 2023
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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, please enjoy the splendiferous voices of Swedish Chef, Beaker, and Animal (aka The Muppets) as they sing a stupefying rendition of “Danny Boy.” A thank you to Kim Moore for recommending it and for writing, “While writing can be joyous, sometimes it can also be a little sad; but you are not alone when you have friends who understand and will …

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Must I Kill All My Little Darlings? (A Writer’s Prayer)

By Bob Hostetleron March 16, 2023
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They are waiting for me, all my little darlings. I have labored over them as if in the pangs of childbirth. I have nurtured them, weighed and coddled them, smiled at them and played with them. They have grown and multiplied, and though at times they are recalcitrant, I have loved them. How many must go? Which ones are weak, superfluous, misplaced, unclear, redundant? You know, Lord. I approach …

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Category: The Writing Life

You’re One of a Kind

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon March 15, 2023
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A ham hock doesn’t usually come up in conversation for me, but recently I had an enjoyable exchange with creative people when we mentioned ham hock. One person suggested a character named Ham Hock would be the county champion greased pig rider. Another said her hero named Ham Hock would be a good ol’ boy courting a big city girl who returned to the farm. As a lover of romance novels, I said I …

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How to Advance Christ’s Kingdom Through Your Writing

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on March 14, 2023
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Learn how and why Bible study is important for authors and how it improves your book as well as readers' lives.
You can listen to this episode How to Advance Christ’s Kingdom Through Your Writing on Christian Publishing Show.

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The Landmine of Fair Use

By Steve Laubeon March 13, 2023
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A couple of weeks ago, I wrote on “The Cost of Permissions vs. Fair Use” which raised more questions. Therefore, I dug up a post I did on similar concerns. I replay it here to help you navigate these issues. Remember, I’m not an intellectual property attorney; I can only point to current best practices. Steve, What are the standard fair use rules for quotes of other published …

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Category: Book Business, Contracts, Copyright, Legal IssuesTag: Copyright, fair use

Fun Fridays – March 10, 2023

By Steve Laubeon March 10, 2023
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For today’s Fun Friday, we are celebrating something early. National Pi Day is 3.14. (Get it?) This means next Tuesday is the official Pi day. This creative musician has created a song based on the numbers of Pi, assigning a key to each digit. Brilliant. And even more fun are the explanatory notes you get to read while you listen. Enjoy! (If you cannot see the video in your email newsletter, …

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Book Birthdays: 2023 Edition

By Dan Balowon March 9, 2023
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Significant books are published every year. Here’s a personally curated list that I hope sparks some good memories and honors the works of the past. Crazy Love, by Francis Chan (2008) – 15 years Blue Like Jazz, by Donald Miller (2003) – 20 years The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel (1998) – 25 years A Voice in the Wind, by Francine Rivers (1993) – 30 years Trusting God, by Jerry Bridges (1988) – 35 …

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