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A New Book Co-authored by Gilbert Morris and Steve Laube

By Steve Laubeon March 20, 2023
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I’m very pleased that tomorrow, March 21, is the official publication date for my new book called Write Your First Novel. 

The purpose of this book is to help those who are starting their fiction-writing journey. It teaches the basics and may give some needed help to that struggling writer.

There is a fun backstory as to how this book came about. I quote from the preface:

Many years ago, I was a brand-new editor working for Bethany House Publishers. I had some English composition classes in college but no formal education on how to write fiction. And here I was, as green as one could be, tasked to edit a new novel. It quickly became evident that I needed to start teaching myself the art and craft of fiction.

One of the first books I read on the topic was by a best-selling author, Gilbert Morris. As I devoured the material, the lights kept turning on in my mind. It was quite enlightening (pun intended).

A few years later my boss, Carol Johnson, asked me to do the editorial work on a novel called Through a Glass Darkly written by . . . Gilbert Morris. Our friendship was forged in the fire of editorial scribblings, and he honored me by dedicating the book with these words: “To Steve Laube, who made this one possible.”

After Gilbert passed away, I began thinking of a way not only to continue his legacy but also to present some of my own thoughts that I’d developed over the past thirty years as a teacher at writers conferences and in acquisitions as an editor and a literary agent. Thus began the project you are now reading.

We have paired the best of Gilbert’s book with chapters of my own. The goal here is to help brand-new writers with the basics of the art and craft of fiction. We don’t claim to possess groundbreaking secrets; but inside this slim volume, you will find the foundational building blocks on which all good fiction rests.

By the end, you should have everything needed to write your first novel.

Of course, you can order your copy from Amazon (link), but as of this writing they have not discounted the paperback yet. However, the folks over at ShopTheWord.com have it on sale for 32% off (link). Christianbook.com also has it on sale, if you prefer (link). They also have a nice 10-page slideshow preview where you can see the table of contents and some early pages. (Amazon’s “Look Inside” feature won’t be enabled until the ebook is released.)

Since I’m asked the question so often, I added an appendix titled “What Makes Christian Fiction Christian.” Hope it will add to the conversation.

Below is the wonderful cover designed by Hannah Linder Designs. You’ll also note that Jerry B. Jenkins graciously wrote a foreword. In addition, I was honored to receive eighteen endorsements from some great writers.

I hope this book helps you on your journey!

 

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Category: Book of the Month, Personal

365 Days to Sing God’s Praise

By Dan Balowon January 1, 2023
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Happy New Year! Today marks the 250th anniversary of the first performance of “Amazing Grace,” written by pastor John Newton to accompany his sermon. It was originally written as poetry. The familiar melody was added in 1835, though the words were sung to various traditional tunes before that. At the time, Newton was parish priest of the Anglican church in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England. (If you …

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Category: Inspiration, Personal, Theology

All Wrapped Up

By Steve Laubeon December 19, 2022
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When I was a boy, my family had the tradition of opening our gifts on Christmas Eve. But another tradition was that there would be one more gift waiting for us the next morning, Christmas day, from “Santa.” I have a vivid memory, as a little boy, of being disappointed one Christmas Eve that the thing I wanted most was not among my unwrapped presents. However, I knew, I was just certain, that it …

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Category: Christian, Faith, Personal, SteveTag: Christian, Christmas, Faith

​My Christmas Prayer for You

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon December 15, 2022
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This will be my last blog before Christmas Day. The Christmas season is a lovely time to bless and remember our blog community and to let you know how much your thoughtful comments have brought insight and pleasure over the years. Thank you for being part of our community. I pray that as we move through Advent that you and your loved ones are blessed as we all await in glorious anticipation to …

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Three Fun Links

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon December 7, 2022
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Since we’re all busy preparing for Christmas, I thought you might enjoy a brief respite. Here is a fun link that is also useful to writers. What year was the word you want to use officially born, as in, first used in print? What words were born during your birth year? Have fun exploring! Time Traveler by Merriam-Webster: Words from 2021 I love Christmas hymns. My favorites are too numerous to list …

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Thankful to the Lord, Today and Every Day

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon November 23, 2022
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From the Book of Common Prayer 1979 of the Episcopal Church, USA   A Litany of Thanksgiving Let us give thanks to God our Father for all his gifts so freely bestowed upon us. For the beauty and wonder of your creation, in earth and sky and sea, We thank you, Lord. For all that is gracious in the lives of men and women, revealing the image of Christ, We thank you, Lord. For our daily food and …

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Money Problems?

By Steve Laubeon November 21, 2022
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Money is of significant importance to every one of us. Some writers live on the revenue generated by their efforts. We represent a number of clients who are the main breadwinners in their families. It is unfortunate that the role of the agent is regularly defined by the size of the deal. The film Jerry Maguire made the slick, money-centered agent into a cliche with his client shouting, “Show me …

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4 Ways to Be a Grateful Writer

By Bob Hostetleron November 16, 2022
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How great is it being a writer? Sure, there are downsides. Rejection. Revision. Poverty. And so on. But all in all, writers are a privileged bunch. We get to write! We get to “live and move and have our being” among words, sentences, magazines, blogs, and books. We know how to use semicolons and apostrophes (well; some of us’ do anyway). We sometimes even experience the joy of knowing someone has …

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Category: Personal, TheologyTag: thanksgiving

Veterans Day

By Steve Laubeon November 11, 2022
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Today is a special day in the United States where we honor our veterans. It is our opportunity to thank and celebrate all those who have served our country in military service. Thank you for your service! Last year Andrew Budek-Schmeisser posted these great words. They are perfect for this day: They did not have deferments,or parents in high places,yet death has still same permanence;do you recall …

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7 Favorite Writer Destinations

By Bob Hostetleron October 26, 2022
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I recently discovered online (is there any other way to discover things these days?) that there is a Writer’s Museum in Edinburgh. Say what? I have to go. After all, I’m a writer. Plus, it’s free, which is totally in my price range. Until I make that trip, however, I’ll have to reminisce about my favorite writerly destinations I’ve visited over the years—and I’ve had a lot of them. Years, that is. …

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