Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
The Steve Laube Agency
Helping to Change the World Word by Word
Since many of you have been experiencing an extra dose of winter this month, I thought this video about the symmetry of the snowflake is fascinating.
As you watch the video, consider the magnificence of God’s handiwork. Awe-inspiring. Worthy of worship.
Hey, fellow wordsmiths! Let’s talk about something we all seem to struggle with: those self-imposed deadlines that we believe will catapult us into the publishing stratosphere. I get it; we’re hungry, we’re driven, and we’ve got stories burning within us. But, my friends, there’s a fine line between ambition and self-sabotage. So, grab your favorite writing beverage …
It is always a good idea to reflect on the previous year. As those who follow Jesus Christ, we are pressed because the lost world around us is being crushed by the enemy called sin. And yet we should still count our blessings (and as the hymn reads, “name them one by one”). The goodness of God remains unchanged despite attempts to proclaim otherwise. The following is an attempt to review some …
You’ve heard or read the adage “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten,” right? Or something similar. So, here you are, in a brand spanking new year: 2024. Can you believe it? With the dawn of the new year, then, let me ask: In your writing, what will you do differently in 2024? Put another way: What will you do more or differently than what you’ve …
[Due to an unfortunate technological malfunction, this post did not go out correctly late last year. The content answers a common question, so we are reposting it again for those who missed it the first time around.] As a novelist, making a solid connection with your readers is better than building thousands of followers, if half may be bots. Make readers excited about you and your book. Buyers of …
Learn how to keep your book from being boring and unbelievable and discover why a clear moral system is critical in writing a timeless story.
We are taking a short break. Resuming on January 8th. Happy New Year! The Steve Laube Agency
Enjoy this Christmas Fun Friday guest post written by Frank Ball a number of years ago. Frank is a great friend to all writers, having mentored hundreds of them over the years. (Visit his personal website here.) With his permission I changed the title a little and the opening line to fit today’s theme. ‘Twas the Night Before Deadline ‘Twas the night before deadline, when all …
‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Well, not if you’re a mom-writer caught in the whirlwind of holiday chaos while trying to meet deadlines, market your latest book, and wear more hats than Santa himself. It’s easy to get swept up in the never-ending to-do list; but what if I told you that it’s okay to give yourself the gift of simply being a mom, especially during this …
