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REMINDER: Register for the Free Webinar: Ask a Literary Agent: Q&A With Steve Laube – May 13

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REMINDER, in case you missed last week’s announcement.

Thomas Umstattd Jr. and I are presenting a live webinar to answer the most pressing questions writers have and to share a little about my new book, Sacred Margins, which Amazon is already shipping to customers. Please don’t miss out on the FREE webinar.

Date: Wednesday, May 13–this Wednesday
Time: 5 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Thomas Umstattd Jr. is the host. He is the head of Author Media and has some of the most popular podcasts in our industry, including Novel Marketing, which just celebrated its 500th episode!

Register now and post your questions.

If you cannot attend live, the webinar will be recorded and available for free to all registered participants. But if you don’t register, you won’t have access.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Will there be a replay?
Yes. Everyone who registers will receive access to the recording.
Can I submit questions in advance?
Yes. You’ll receive a link to the seminar when you register. Go there and click the question mark in the sidebar to post your question. Steve and Thomas will prioritize advance questions to cover as much ground as possible.
Do I need to buy the book to attend?
No. The webinar is free and open to all registered attendees. But if you want to delve deeper into the writer’s spiritual life, please order Sacred Margins.
Who is this webinar for?
Any Christian writer who wants to learn from one of the most experienced agents in the industry. Published authors, aspiring authors, and curious readers are all welcome.
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What Do Publishers Want?

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For those authors desiring to publish with a traditional book publisher, the ever-present question will be, “What do they want?” We maintain detailed overviews of Christian publishers for agency use that are constantly updated, and you would be surprised by how often updates are needed. It is better to answer today’s question with things that are consistent across all publishers and editors, …

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Letters I Hate Writing and Letters I Love Writing

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At my office, we make every effort to respond to serious queries and proposals. Now, maybe the manufacturer of metal pins based in another country is serious, but we send those emails to the trash bin. Or more accurately, the image of a trash bin on the computer. At least that trash bin doesn’t require Hefty citrus-scented trash bags and is in no danger of attracting hungry bears. And by the way, …

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Ask a Literary Agent: Writing Q&A With Steve Laube – Free Webinar, May 13th

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Thomas Umstattd, Jr. and I have periodically come together to discuss various topics related to the book world. We are going to do it again! I don’t want you to miss out on the FREE webinar. Date: Wednesday, May 13 Time: 5 p.m. (Eastern Time) We are planning an hour or more of conversation on the questions most pressing to writers and a little about my new book, Sacred Margins, which …

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Monday Moments – May 4, 2026

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Today’s moment is the third in a series of brief meditations I’ve created based on my new book, Sacred Margins: On the Spiritual Life of a Writer. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. The transcript of the video is below. If you cannot see the video, click through to our website or to YouTube, where you can view it. The book itself will be released on May 19th in paperback, ebook, and …

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The Inciting Incident (Part Three)

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We’ve covered a lot of ground in this series. You now know what the inciting incident is. You know what it must do. So, let’s wrap up this series by talking about what goes wrong—and how to get it right in your manuscript. The Four Biggest Mistakes Writers Make with the Inciting Incident Mistake #1: Confusing the Hook with the Inciting Incident This is one of the most common mistakes I …

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5 Questions Your Proposal Must Answer: Question 3

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How Is Your Book Different (And Is It Different Enough)? Originality is often misunderstood. Your book does not need to say something no one has ever said before. In most categories, that would be nearly impossible. (“There is nothing new under the sun,” Ecclesiastes 1:9). However, it must say something in a way that feels unique, timely, or even timeless. Publishers evaluate proposals within a …

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Fun Fridays – April 24, 2026

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Today’s video is quite unusual. Watch an artist who uses a hammer on glass to create portraits. You have to see it to believe it. I am constantly amazed by the outrageous creativity of the human mind. Whether one will acknowledge it or not, we are made in the image of God. And, therefore, to quote Tolkien, we can become sub-creators in our art. To quote David Downing, from his excellent …

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