Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
The Steve Laube Agency
Helping to Change the World Word by Word
“If you give a man a fish, he will be hungry tomorrow. If you teach a man to fish, he will be richer forever.”
If you teach a fish to play soccer . . . (Can you finish this sentence and make it into a proverb?)
Enjoy today’s rather unusual video.
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My guess a sketch from Monty Python’s Flying Circus from 50 years ago is unexpected for this space today. A man enters an “Argument Clinic”: Man: Is this the right room for an argument? Other Man: I’ve told you once. Man: No you haven’t! Other Man: Yes I have. M: When? O: Just now. M: No you didn’t! O: Yes I did! M: You didn’t! O: I did! M: You didn’t! O: I’m …
Somewhere shy of a billion years ago, I met Steve Laube at a writers conference. He and I were both teaching and presenting and meeting with writers. (He was an editor at the time, and I was a big deal.) He liked me; I tolerated him. For the next few years (or more), our friendship continued and deepened; and eventually I asked him to be my literary agent. He agreed. Of course, he did. He’s made …
Learn how Christian authors can organically incorporate their worldview without writing preachy novels that fall flat.
You can listen to this episode World-Building and Worldview: How Good Theology Can Make Your Book More Interesting With L.G. (Laura) McCary on Christian Publishing Show.
Last week I highlighted some things that tend to annoy a literary agent. Let’s flip that around and reflect on a few things that get our attention. Another drum roll please: 1. Follow the guidelines on an agency’s website. (Those are there for a reason. It helps sift, at one level, those who are wanting to be professionals and those who aren’t. Note they are …
A guitar has six strings. Right? Okay, there are 12 string guitars too. But 14? Watch this artist on display. The video is only a minute long; but if you’ve ever tried to play the guitar, you might be left breathless. (If you cannot see the video in your email newsletter, click through to the site to view it.)
Since Valentine’s Day is near, we have plenty of time to read romance novels before the big hearts, flowers, and candy day arrives! Here are some excellent reasons to read terrific Christian romance novels before and after February 14: Christian romance novels emphasize the couple’s relationship with the Lord. Many secular stories never reveal the characters’ spiritual lives. Readers can reach the …
Successful books always come from a writer’s inspired, creative mind and heart. Every time we attempt to make publishing a science, making it more about business nuts and bolts, rather than art, serendipitous creativity seems to find a way around the science, nuts, and bolts. Effective and wise business planning is important, but Christian publishing’s guiding principle should be Proverbs …
This article is written in jest, but with decades of truth behind it. No, we agents are not infallible and aren’t always right. We try not to sound arrogant or snooty. We genuinely would like to see you succeed, whether we are your agent or not! Our hope is you learn from what others have done or done incorrectly. Drum roll please: 1. Call a week after sending your proposal to ask what we …
Cleanse your palate today with a video of a wonderful barbershop quartet. For you singers out there, you know how difficult this creative piece is to perform–but delightful in every way. (If unable to view this in your email newsletter, please visit the website itself.)
