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By Steve Laubeon June 28, 2011

A $30 iPad…for kids? – take a look at the new anaPad. Have to admire the entrepreneur, even when the idea seems a little odd.

Twitter Profile Mistakes – Excellent advice for writers who tweet.

Andrew Wylie in the Wall Street Journal Magazine – See what this uberagent has to say about the future of publishing. Especially note his thoughts on the global market.

Would James Joyce have used an iPad? – An interesting look at a “classic” writer and what tools he might have used today.

Top Ten Misused English Words – A great list. Any words you would add? (Calvary vs. Cavalry…)

Take a gander at this fascinating infographic comparing Walmart and Amazon.

Via: Online MBA

Fun Fridays – June 24, 2011

By Steve Laubeon June 24, 2011

Steven Sharp Nelson playing eight cellos. Watch and enjoy.

His album "Sacred Cell0" is one of my all time favorites.

Category: Fun Fridays, SteveTag: Cello

Print: A Thing of the Past?

By Karen Ballon June 22, 2011

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Remember the musical Oklahoma? Gordon MacRae singing to, of all people, Rod Steiger: "Poor Jud is daid, poor Jud Fry is daid..."

Well, the way folks have been talking lately, I'm waiting for the new musical, "Digital World," where a Gordon MacRae-esque editor will stand next to a book and sing out, "Poor print is daid, poor print books is daid, they're lookin' oh, so tattered …

Category: Book Business, Get Published, Publishing A-Z, TrendsTag: Print, publishing, Trends

The Fear of Rejection

By Steve Laubeon June 20, 2011

Randy Ingermanson recently interviewed author Mary DeMuth in his "Advanced Fiction Writing E-Zine" and the topic of rejection surfaced. I thought it was very insightful and, with permission, am posting their conversation.

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My friend Mary DeMuth recently published an e-book with the title The 11 Secrets of Getting Published.

Given that the price is only $2.99, I assumed the …

Category: Book Business, Get Published, Rejection, Writing CraftTag: Book Business, Get Published, Rejection, Writing Craft

Writing that Sings

By Karen Ballon June 10, 2011

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As I've started the work of being an agent and building a client list, I've had a number of folks in different venues ask me what I'm interested in representing. So thought I'd address that here.

First and foremost, you need to know that I'm looking for books that share God's truth. I want to work with authors whose books will change lives. Who bring the depth and wealth of their own spiritual …

Category: Agency, KarenTag: Agents, Karen, Marketing, Pitching, Proposals, Trends

Happy to be Here!

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon June 7, 2011

HAPPY TO BE HERE!

I am thrilled to be a part of The Steve Laube Agency and to post my first blog entry. I have been asked lots of questions about my new venture. I'll answer a few here.

Will you continue to represent Christian romance novels?
Yes, I will! Steve was familiar with my client list when I joined the agency and we both believe Christian fiction is a vital part of …

Category: Agency, Get Published, Tamela, TrendsTag: Agents, Book Business, Tamela, Trends, Writing Craft

The Passing of a Friend

By Steve Laubeon June 4, 2011

My friend Bill Reynolds, known as “Mr. Bible,” has passed away. In his career as a Bible salesman he sold over one million copies! He was one of the first sales reps to ever sell to me when I first started in the industry as a bookseller with The Berean Christian Stores. He was always cheerful and took a sincere interest in my life and development as a Christian, a father, and a …

Category: Book Business, PersonalTag: Bible, Book Business, Books, Personal

More Great News for the Agency!

By Steve Laubeon May 24, 2011

In the final step of our current expansion we are excited to announce that Karen Ball is joining The Steve Laube Agency as a new literary agent for the firm.

Karen is one of the most widely respected editors in the publishing business. For nearly 30 years she has built and led successful fiction lines for Tyndale, Multnomah, Zondervan, and, most recently, the B&H Publishing Group. She’s …

Category: Agency, Book BusinessTag: Agents, News

A New Agent Joins Us!

By Steve Laubeon May 17, 2011

We are thrilled to announce that Tamela Hancock Murray is joining The Steve Laube Agency as a new literary agent for the firm. For the last ten years she has been with the Hartline Literary Agency representing a number of successful authors.

She interned on Capitol Hill and at the U.S. Department of State before graduating with honors in Journalism from Lynchburg College in Virginia. Tamela …

Category: Agency, Book BusinessTag: Agents, Book Business