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Book Puns! – Fun Fridays – May 25, 2018

By Steve Laubeon May 25, 2018

Book Puns! Create a combination of a book title and author that together make a great pun. Below are a few that have recently circulated on social media. I’ve included some of my own. Your assignment is to post a new one in the comments below (please keep them appropriate). Enjoy!

How to Write Big Books by Warren Peace

What You Should Believe by I. Noah Tall

The Art of Archery by Beau N. Arrow

Irish Heart Surgery by Angie O’Plasty

I’ve Fallen and Can’t Get Up by Eileen Dover

Self-Esteem for Children by Wade Ago

I Ate the Sheriff by A. Robin Zombie

Jesus is Irrelevant by Hugh Bris

Yodeling for Dummies by O. Lea O’Leahy

Break a Leg by I. Wanaski

An Ophthalmologist’s Delight by Seymour Daily

Inside Voices by Heidi S. Soloud

Tighten Your Belt by Kim Ono

A Good Pizza Ruined by Ann Chovie

You Can Do It! by Immanual Kant

What is Inspirational Romance?

By Guest Bloggeron May 24, 2018

Our guest blogger today is Angela Breidenbach. She is a Montana author & Christian Authors Network president, is the host of Lit Up! on Toginet Radio and Apple Podcasts. Angela went back to college for genealogical studies w/specialties in English & Scottish Records. She’ll graduate in 2019 as a professional genealogist. Find her at: AngelaBreidenbach.com …

Category: Branding, Genre, Guest Post, Marketing, Romance, Romantic SuspenseTag: Christian, Genre, Romance

A Title Wave

By Bob Hostetleron May 23, 2018

Some writers find it hard to title their work; others have as much (or more) fun creating titles as they do writing articles, stories, or books. So, just for fun, I asked some of my colleagues and clients: “What title of a nonexistent, imaginary, unwritten, or unpublished work do you love? Or would you love to read if it were available?” For example, some of my “dream” titles are: No Grit, No …

Category: Book Proposals, Creativity, PitchTag: Book Titles, Creativity

Common Sense Publishing

By Dan Balowon May 22, 2018

I will often use humor as a defense mechanism. It helps maintain my sanity, to some extent. However, I’ve noticed a number of times what might be considered a weak attempt at humor is actually true. I guess the common statement about most humor having a kernel of truth in it, might be accurate after all. I’ll frequently respond to someone questioning why something is happening by stating, “Oh, you …

Category: Book Business, EconomicsTag: Book Business, Common Sense

Book Proposals: The Fiction Synopsis

By Steve Laubeon May 21, 2018

Attention all novelists! Every fiction book proposal must include a synopsis. Everyone who teaches on the book proposal says you need one. But why? Those two to three single-spaced pages of agony will never be seen by anyone else but editors and agents, so why? Why, oh why, must a novelist create a synopsis? I understand how difficult it is to write a synopsis. And yet, you need to do the work. …

Category: Book Proposals, Get PublishedTag: book proposals, synopsis

Fun Fridays – May 18, 2018

By Steve Laubeon May 18, 2018

In honor of our youngest daughter’s birthday this weekend… She and I have laughed at this audio many times. To the point of being able to quote it. I was excited to find it available on YouTube (our version is a CD). Listen and then you’ll understand this story: Years ago while in a very crowded elevator after watching a big event, I looked over at her and said, …

Category: Fun Fridays, Humor

Why I Read to the End

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon May 17, 2018

I am the world’s worst about abandoning novels I read for leisure. I’ll give a book a fair chance, but as soon as I find I don’t like it, I have no compunction about tossing it aside to pursue a different story. And believe me, as a literary agent, I have many books to consider. In any room we spend time in at home, several books stay within reach. Authors must earn my time and effort. So how does …

Category: Reading, Writing CraftTag: Reading, The Writing Life, Writing Craft

Publishers and Theology

By Dan Balowon May 15, 2018

One of the more complex aspects of publishing Christian-themed books is the publisher theological position or “grid” which covers whatever products they seek to publish. Just like all churches are not alike, Christian publishers are definitely not alike. Some may have groups or “imprints” focusing on a specific theological perspective, but for sure, theology is an issue in their decision-making …

Category: Book Business, Publishing History, TheologyTag: Book Business, Theology

Book Proposals: Due Date

By Steve Laubeon May 14, 2018

There is an important question that needs to be answered in your book proposal in the “Manuscript Status” section. When will your manuscript be ready? This information is important whether you are writing fiction or non-fiction. When Will Your Book be Done? Fiction: If you are a first time novelist, never before published, your answer should be “The manuscript is complete and …

Category: Book Proposals, Get PublishedTag: book proposals, Due Date