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Happy Valentine’s Day

By Steve Laubeon February 14, 2022
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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.

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Category: Humor

21 Latin Phrases Every Writer Should Know

By Steve Laubeon February 11, 2022
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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 …

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Category: Fun Fridays, HumorTag: Humor, Latin, Trivia

Ten Reasons to Read a Christian Romance Novel

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon February 10, 2022
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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 …

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Category: Craft, Creativity

Reader’s Digest Centennial

By Dan Balowon February 9, 2022
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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 …

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Category: Publishing History

How to Expand Your Role as a Writer by Writing Sunday School Curriculum

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 8, 2022
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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.

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Category: The Writing Life

How to Expand Your Role as a Writer by Writing Sunday School Curriculum

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 8, 2022
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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.

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Category: The Writing Life

C Is for Noncompete

By Steve Laubeon February 7, 2022
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by Steve Laube

Both Tamela and Karen wanted “C” to stand for coffee or chocolate since both seen to be must-haves for any writer. Instead I’m going to fudge a little (pun intended) and write about the “non-Compete” clause in your contract. This clause has become the latest playground for negotiations.

Here is a simple version of a non-compete clause:

The Author will not publish or …

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Category: Contracts, Publishing A-ZTag: book contracts, non-compete, Publishing A-Z

Fun Fridays – February 4, 2022

By Steve Laubeon February 4, 2022
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Comedian and writer Phil Callaway has a few things you shouldn’t say to an author. Can you come up with some others? Enjoy! By the way, his radio show can be found at laughagain.org. (If you cannot see the embedded video in your newsletter email, please click the headline and go directly to our site to view it.)

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Spend It All

By Bob Hostetleron February 3, 2022
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If you’re anything like me (I extend my sympathies), the dawn of a new year brings with it a chance for reflection and re-vision. I like the hyphenated version of that word; I think it conveys the meaning a little better than revision. Re-vision suggests to me the casting of a new vision, new direction, new emphasis, new focus. So, as I reflect and re-vision, I would like for my 2022 to be a year …

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Category: Creativity, Inspiration

A Dozen Things to Do While You Wait

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon February 2, 2022
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Have you just submitted your New Year’s Resolution manuscript and now you’re waiting for a response? Do you feel adrift? Are you unsure what to do? Then it’s time to launch another ship! Years ago, I recall reading an article (probably in a writers magazine, and I apologize to the author and magazine for being unable to give proper citation now) suggesting that authors think of each project as a …

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Category: Career, Common Questoins, The Writing Life
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