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Bland on Facebook?

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon March 2, 2017
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Recently I posted a photo of roses my husband had given me.

One of my daughters said, “Mommy, you know you’re desperate to be noncontroversial when you post a picture of roses.” She has also observed that part of my workday is posting “noncontroversial” updates on Facebook.

Guilty as charged.

But why? Why not be exciting on Facebook? Here’s why:

  • I try to represent my faith with my words. I’m far from perfect either online or in real life, but I can try. Posting a status certain to cause controversy can be a Christian act, but that is not the purpose of my Facebook activity.
  • I might embarrass myself!
  • I might embarrass you, my client. When I post on social media, I believe I represent more than myself (see #1). I represent my clients. I also represent The Steve Laube Agency. True, I’m talking about my personal Facebook page, but most of my Facebook friends see me as a literary agent and friend. I don’t want to risk my opinion being misconstrued as the opinion of my writers or the agency, even if the opinion is popular.
  • I want my Facebook page to brighten lives. Many people say that fighting on Facebook has annoyed and distressed them to the point of unfriending people. I prefer to be a day brightener, not an agitator.
  • No matter how innocuous the post, it might offend. If I post a mild gripe about businesses (such as the Post Office), invariably, someone who works there protests. And I can see why. With almost 5,000 friends, I find it difficult to post anything without causing someone distress. But I hope my Facebook friends can see my heart, and not take offense in case they disagree with me.
  • I recognize the power of words. For better or worse, once words escape our mouths or keyboards, it’s hard to retract them. At least with social media, we can be thoughtful and careful before posting.
  • I appreciate my Facebook friends. I enjoy interacting with my Facebook friends and usually learn from them whenever I post a question or comment. I want them to enjoy my posts, too!

Your turn:

Do you find “noncontroversial” Facebook posts too bland, preferring the excitement of verbal sparring?

Have you ever unfriended someone for posting opinions you didn’t like?

What type of posts do you enjoy?

What type of posts do you generally share?

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Category: Career, Marketing, Social Media, The Writing LifeTag: Facebook, Social Media, The Writing Life

Go Ahead: Take an Online Break

By Karen Ballon March 1, 2017
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Wow, what great sites you all shared. Thanks so much for letting us in on your online breaks. So here are the places I like to go when I need a break. Some are great for just a few minutes, some give a nice long break. But they’re all great fun! (click the headlines below) History in the Headlines: Writers This is the History Channel’s collection of fascinating stories about writers throughout …

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Category: Creativity, The Writing LifeTag: Creativity, The Writing Life

Amnesia: The Key to Success

By Dan Balowon February 28, 2017
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At some point, anyone involved in motivational or inspirational communication will touch on the necessity of leaving the past behind and moving on from a painful experience or time of life in order to grow personally or professionally. Millions of people spend billions of dollars each year on counselors helping them overcome past issues in their lives. For Christians, leaving a past behind through …

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Category: Encouragement, Faith, Inspiration, The Writing Life, TheologyTag: Failure, Inspiration, Success, The Writing Life

Family Christian Stores Closes All Locations

By Steve Laubeon February 27, 2017
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Last Thursday Family Christian Stores (FCS) announced they will be closing all 240 locations in 36 states, liquidating their inventory, and laying off over 3,000 employees. It is a sad day for Christian retail. In this case, the only surprise is that it came so soon after their previous bankruptcy reorganization. In February 2015 FCS suddenly declared bankruptcy and it was not until June of that …

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Category: Book Business, Economics, Legal Issues, Publishing History, Publishing NewsTag: Book Business, Economics, Family Christian, Publishing News

Fun Fridays – February 24, 2017

By Steve Laubeon February 24, 2017
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Creativity comes in all forms. Taking the familiar and making it something beautiful and new. Brilliant.

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Category: Fun Fridays

I May Not See Your Facebook Post

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon February 23, 2017
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Posting on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media is a fun part of my day. I enjoy seeing updates and comments, and sharing with a broad range of people. I read updates, but I miss a lot. Like many other publishing professionals, I’m in contact with far too many people on social media than anyone can keep up with. Ever-changing algorithms… I’ve noticed that Facebook algorithms have changed. I …

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Category: Agents, Communication, Social MediaTag: Agents, Social Media

Do Your Book a Favor: Take a Break

By Karen Ballon February 22, 2017
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Ever had one of those days? You know, you sit there, staring at the screen, fingers on the keyboard, and… It’s. Just. Not. Happening. Yeah, you have. All writers hit those days from time to time. I’ve learned, when that happens to me, that the best thing I can do is take a break. Now, I realize we can’t always just shut off the computer and walk away for awhile, so how about the next best thing? …

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Category: The Writing LifeTag: The Writing Life

Is Your Writing Controlled by Fate?

By Dan Balowon February 21, 2017
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I was going to title this blog post something along the lines of “Calvinist vs. Arminian Authors,” or “Predestination vs. Free Will in Publishing,” but these titles inferred an entirely different angle than I intended. Every author believes their book, if published and promoted enough has the potential to sell well. No author writes a book feeling deeply it will sell 349 copies. Someone messed up …

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Category: Book Business, Book Proposals, MarketingTag: Book Business, book proposals

Fun Fridays – February 17, 2017

By Steve Laubeon February 17, 2017
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Don’t blame me for this one: HT: Deborah Raney    

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Easily Entertained

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon February 16, 2017
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Recently my husband, daughter, and I had dinner with my parents at King’s Barbeque in Petersburg, Virginia. My paternal grandfather discovered this restaurant in the 1950s and it is still one of our family’s favorite places. Since it was near Christmas, they displayed a unique decoration – a pig wearing a Santa hat. Amused, I took pictures with my cell phone. I heard voices. “That’s a first!” I …

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Category: Creativity, Humor, PersonalTag: Characters, Creativity
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