Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
The Steve Laube Agency
Helping to Change the World Word by Word
In case you were wondering, today is the 199th birthday of the state of Maine. It is also the birth date of Saint Nicholas (270 A.D.) But that was merely to get your attention.
Today’s video reveals something every writer needs so they can spend more time writing and less time on social media.
You’ve worked hard on your proposal and know it shines. But what if it is never opened or, at least, not opened promptly? So. So. Busy. Think of your recipient’s IN box. Here is what a few email subject lines may look like upon the first open on a random Monday morning: Romance novel submission Drones and Love: YA Science Fiction Book Oops! You left items in your cart. Don’t let them get away! New …
In the course of a work day, literary agents dispense many juicy tidbits of writing and publishing advice to their clients (and even to many nonclients they meet or with whom they talk or email). Few, if any, dispense as much high-octane wisdom as Steve Laube, who insists that I say things like that. But every great once-in-a-while I get in a juicy tidbit of writing and publishing wisdom, and much …
Publishing is a mysterious process for a lot of writers, even authors who have been at this for a long time. So from time to time, we bring in publishing professionals to tell us about what they do. Today we are going behind the curtain on the role of Director of Operations. Joining us today is Bradley Isbell. He is the director of Operations for Iron Stream Media and you can catch him doing …
Sorry. This video sketch has been around for 10 years, but it still makes me laugh! Ever met someone like this at a gathering? “What do you do?” “I’m a writer.” Conversation goes downhill from there… !HAH!
Since we all experience life, we tend to gravitate toward those causes that have impacted us. Or you may feel affected by the idea of wanting to stop an injustice because your heart is moved. Stopping harmful behavior is a worthy goal. And since Jesus told stories, many authors want to tell stories to encourage readers from destructive activity. However, the parables Jesus told were meant to teach …
Suppose you’re a pastor on staff at a church. Or a reporter for your hometown newspaper. Or you’re employed by a Christian ministry. Or volunteer at a neighborhood agency. And suppose you spend time writing stuff for your church, employer, ministry, or agency. When you do, who owns what you write? Maybe you’ve never had to ask that question; but if you’re a writer, maybe you should. If you and …
Publishing is a mysterious process for a lot of writers, even authors who have been at this for a long time. So from time to time, we bring in publishing professionals to tell us about what they do. Today we are going behind the curtain on the role of Director of Operations. Joining us today […]
You can listen to this episode 015 Behind the Publishing Curtain: Director of Operations on Christian …
L.D. asked some etiquette questions that may be of help to everyone: – How long do you wait before following up with an editor/agent once you’ve sent your requested manuscript to the editor/agent? – If you’ve already sent the proposal to the editor and they’re preparing to present it to the editorial board, but you have an article published from a highly respected …
Most of you have the “privilege” of experiencing snow in your backyard every winter. But not here in Phoenix and Tucson. Last week our state was “blessed” with snow. My daughter and husband live in Tucson and were rather startled by the white blanket over their city. See her in the photo below. She also sent us the one above. Even the Tucson police were confused. Enjoy …
