A perfect example of how to write a poignant short story. Chevrolet’s new Christmas video is a wonderful way to start the Advent season.
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R Is for Reversion of Rights
You’ve published your book with a publisher. But it has been some time since it was published, and it feels like the publisher is no longer interested in promoting your book. Or the book is “old” enough that the publisher isn’t going to spend new money to sell copies but is simply keeping it available. Or the print edition of the book is no longer available, but it is still …
November 22, 1963
Today marks the sixtieth anniversary of the deaths of three well-known authors: US President John F. Kennedy (he wrote three books before becoming President), C.S. Lewis, and Aldous Huxley. JFK was 46 years old when he was assassinated. In the car driving through Dallas that day, Texas Governor John Connally’s wife turned around and said, “You certainly can’t say that the people of Dallas haven’t …
Cultivating Gratitude, Rest, and Contentment in Writing
As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time for content creators to pause, reflect, and cultivate gratitude. In our fast-paced world, where the demands of content creation often leave us in a constant state of hustle, the joy of gratitude can be easily overlooked. However, taking a moment to be thankful for the connections, opportunities, and …
T Is for Thank You
‘Tis the season in the U.S. to celebrate Thanksgiving and to take a moment to be thankful. Today I would like to thank you. To thank those of you who read our blog regularly either via an email subscription or RSS feed or visiting the site. I am grateful for the time you have invested in reading what we write. Ask any of us, and we will tell you the hours we spend in creating these posts and …
Fun Fridays – November 17, 2023
Writing is a solo creative venture. Or so it may seem. But sometimes, a collaborative effort can make the solo a chorus. Today’s video is an expression of that community effort. Four people playing one guitar. Brilliant! Who are some people in your life who make your creativity greater because of their contributions?
A Writer’s Prayer of Thanks for Bible Versions
God, thank you for the hundreds of Bible translations that are available to me, and for their forerunners throughout history, who have made your precious Word understandable and accessible, often at great personal cost. Thank you for the 72 Jewish elders recruited by Ptolemy II who translated the Old Testament from Hebrew into Greek. Thank you for William Tyndale, who gave his life to “write …
Gratitude for Christians on Social Media
Thankfulness is a gift we give ourselves. Why be Grateful? As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, now is an ideal time to revisit our reasons for gratitude. I’m thankful for the God we serve, a merciful God Who loves us no matter what mistakes we make and who rejoices in what we try to do to please Him. I’m grateful for the people in my life and that the Lord meets my needs and beyond. That’s …
From Podcast to Bestselling Book: How to Use Audio to Refine Your Book’s Message With Asheritah Ciuciu
Did you know I used to run a publishing company? When I was in college, I developed a business plan in my entrepreneurship class and launched it as a real business. The company was called Brook Audio, and we published public-domain audiobooks for homeschoolers. The plan for my company was based on my experience as a homeschooler and several observations about homeschoolers: I spent months …
F Is for Foreign Rights
(A version of this post was published in Spring 2022. It has been revised for today.) Those of us in the United States tend to frame the publishing universe within our borders in the English language. We can forget that publishing is a global concern. You may have heard of Penguin Random House (owned by Bertelsmann, a German company) because their various imprints dominate the best-seller list. …