Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
The Steve Laube Agency
Helping to Change the World Word by Word
Close your eyes and let the sound of this a capella rendition of “Ave Maria” wash over you. It may be the best four minutes you’ll spend in the arts today–unless you are writing your book (like you are supposed to be doing instead of watching Fun Friday videos).
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In early 2018, a corporate consulting firm, Grant Thornton, did a detailed analysis of Fortune 500 company websites, press releases, and social media. What they found was not surprising, but still proved how the use of business jargon (commonly used phrases) pervades the corporate world. What was the most commonly used phrase by Fortune 500 companies? “Best in class” Rounding out the top ten most …
Abba, Father, Lord God, thank you that I can type so fast, that the Internet makes research relatively easy (if dangerous), that I can work at home or in a coffee shop. Thank you that I can send manuscripts and galleys via email, that I can quickly search a document, that I can access, order, and download books online. Thank you that I can choose between screen and paper, digital or analog, old …
It is time for the annual giveaway over at The Christian Writers Institute (CWI). We love to see Christian writers learn, grow, and succeed in their craft. Again this year, CWI is offering a chance to win Lifetime Access to all the courses currently available on the site, a $2,500 value. This opportunity has been made possible through the generosity of Cec Murphey by creating “The Cecil Murphey …
Today is a fun day to celebrate that special someone in your life. My wife and I have been married for over 40 years now, and the video below is a tribute to her. No, she knows I do not and cannot dance; but videos like this make me feel like I can. Happy Valentine’s Day! Go-make someone-you-love-smile day.
21 Latin Phrases Every Writer Should Know Persona Non Grata “An unwelcome person” (lately defined, by some, as a literary agent). Habeas Corpus “You have the body” (the legal right to appear before a judge). Cogito Ergo Sum “I think, therefore I am.” For a writer it would be “Scribo ergo sum.” Deus Ex Machina “God from the Machine.” In a novel it basically means the author has written something …
Since we’re on the cusp of Valentine’s Day, this is a great time to read a Christian romance novel. Here are a few good reasons, in no particular order: The characters are living with Christ as the focus of their world. You know the ending will be sweet. The story will be uplifting. You can root for the characters and their romance. You are invested in the characters’ problems and how they will …
This week we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first edition of Reader’s Digest with one of their most popular jokes as voted by readers: A turtle is crossing the road when he’s mugged by two snails. When the police show up, they ask him what happened. The shaken turtle replies, “I don’t know. It all happened so fast.” Perfect. For those who browsed and read Reader’s Digest regularly, among …
Learn how you, as a Christian writer, can impact the world for Christ without having to publish a book first.
You can listen to this episode How to Expand Your Role as a Writer by Writing Sunday School Curriculum on Christian Publishing Show.
Learn how you, as a Christian writer, can impact the world for Christ without having to publish a book first.
You can listen to this episode How to Expand Your Role as a Writer by Writing Sunday School Curriculum on Christian Publishing Show.
