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News You Can Use – Sept. 27, 2011

By Steve Laubeon September 27, 2011
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Why You Still Don’t Have a Literary Agent – A good post about query letters by Jeff Rivera

The Best Writing Advice I’ve Ever Received – by Donald Miller (author of Blue Like Jazz)

The Power of a Book Bargain – Atlantic Magazine explores the effect of ebook pricing on the prices of all books. Do you agree or disagree? Sounds like fodder for a future blog post.

Ten Questions a Writer Should Ask BEFORE Quitting Their Day Job – from Writer’s Digest

33 Tips for Bloggers – Good stuff!

Changing Our English Language – Infographic (If you can’t see it, click through to the blog for the image.)

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Category: News You Can Use, SteveTag: Get Published, News

ACFW 2011 Report

By Steve Laubeon September 26, 2011
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This past weekend nearly 700 novelists, editors, agents, and industry professionals gathers in St. Louis for the 10th annual American Christian Fiction Writers conference.

It is always invigorating to be with so many highly creative people and to be a part of the discovery and development of tomorrow's bestselling authors.

I had over 30 one-on-one appointments and editor meetings, taught …

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Category: Conferences, Get Published, SteveTag: convention

Fun Fridays – Sept. 23, 2011

By Steve Laubeon September 23, 2011
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We should do this at the next ACFW Conference! We could break the record.

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One-Sheets versus Queries

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon September 22, 2011
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A recent post inspired an excellent question. "Is a one-sheet the same as a query?"

Yes and no. There is some overlap, but the differences are significant.

A one-sheet gives writers a document for talking points about a project at a conference. The one-sheet can help authors be sure they convey the information they want to the editor or agent without forgetting anything critical. In turn, …

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Category: Book Proposals, Get Published, TamelaTag: Pitching, query, Tamela, Writing Craft

What Makes a Christian Book “Christian”? (Part One)

By Karen Ballon September 21, 2011
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I had this discussion over a year ago on my blog, but thought it would be a good discussion for all of you, too. In some ways, publishing is in a state of unbelievable flux. In others, it's utterly grounded and unshakeable. Good and bad on both sides.

But here’s what I find fascinating--and a bit worrisome. There’s a seemingless endless debate on what makes a Christian book Christian? Is it the …

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Category: Karen, TheologyTag: Book Business, Ideas, Karen, Theology, Trends, Writing Craft

News You Can Use – Sept. 20, 2011

By Steve Laubeon September 20, 2011
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Are There Different Genres of Fantasy? – You bet there are. If want to write in that category become familiar with the difference.

The Positive Side of a Writer’s Frustration – A good way to make gold out of ashes.

10 Things a Writer Can Learn From Rocky Balboa –Besides saying “Yo Adrian” whenever someone mentions Rocky.

The Next Four Industries that will be Transformed by the Internet – …

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Category: News You Can Use, SteveTag: News, Publishing News, Trends

Save Your Inbox!

By Steve Laubeon September 19, 2011
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Like you, I have a love-hate relationship with email.
I love it because it allows for quick and easy communication.
I hate it because the flood in the inbox can be overwhelming.

(I also get irritated with that hyphen! email or e-mail?)

A "solution" may be at hand! Some pretty smart folks have created "The Email Charter." Please do yourself a favor, click this link to The Email Charter, …

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Category: Book Business, News You Can Use, Steve, TrendsTag: Book Business, News, Trends

Fun Fridays – Sept. 16, 2011

By Steve Laubeon September 16, 2011
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I'm sorry but this made me laugh. How many of you can relate?

Video your own story. You may end up in "Fun Fridays!"

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Category: SteveTag: Humor

News You Can Use – Sept. 13, 2011

By Steve Laubeon September 13, 2011
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How Fiction Changed After 9/11 – The Economist explores the topic.

How Long Does Your Shared Link Stay Viable? – This fascinating study by bit.ly shows that if people don’t see your link within three hours, they never will. Sobering isn’t it?

Seven Deadly Sins of Self-Publishers – Darby Rae presents some sound advice.

Are You Wasting Time Checking the Amazon Rankings? – BookBuzzer …

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Category: News You Can Use, SteveTag: Book Business, Publishing News, Trends, Writing Craft

Fun Fridays – Sept. 9, 2011

By Steve Laubeon September 9, 2011
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This one has been around for awhile but it still makes me laugh every time. It is the perfect parody of the author/editor brainstorming session. At the end the author sounds like one who has just attended a writers conference and received a variety of advice!

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Category: SteveTag: Humor, Pitching, Rejection
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