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News You Can Use – Feb.5, 2013

By Steve Laubeon February 5, 2013
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Shocking Copyright Grab by School System – Anything a student writes as part of a class is owned, forever, by the school? So if a kid invents the idea of a better FedEx as part of a school project the school owns the idea. Or if he writes the first pages of what becomes later, the next “Harry Potter,” the school owns the idea. (?!) Unbelievable.

Christian Writers Guild Adds Publishing Division – The linked Publishers Weekly article quote me accurately. This is a logical next step in the services the Guild provides. Not sure why so many in the writing community are up in arms over it. If someone wants to pay for all services from editing to printing at least CWG is an honorable company that will do what they say they will do.

10 Tips for Looking Professional Online – If you are new to this industry please read this article by Burcu Akyol. I guarantee that an agent or an editor will look you up online as part of their evaluation of your proposal.

Become a Storyteller – A half hour interview with Eugene Peterson from 2007 that is worth every minute, whether you write fiction or non-fiction. Highly recommended.

150,000 Animal Sounds Now Online – Cornell University’s ornithology department went live with all this incredible audio and video. Click here for what I sound like when I’m negotiating (American Alligator – third one down).

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Fun Friday’s – February 1, 2013

By Steve Laubeon February 1, 2013
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A delightful Disney animated short film (8.5 minutes long) that has been nominated for an Oscar.
Note that not a single word is spoken and yet volumes are being said.
Enjoy!

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News You Can Use – Jan. 29, 2013

By Steve Laubeon January 29, 2013
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Barnes & Noble to Shut Down 200 Stores in Next Ten Years - This article will take you to the Wall Street Journal article (may need registration to view) where the CEO of Barnes & Noble's retail group Mitchell Klipper declared their intent to downsize. I heard the screams of the faithful. I heard the cackle of glee from the doomsayers. But then read behind the numbers. No CEO can truly …

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Fun Fridays – Jan 25, 2013

By Steve Laubeon January 25, 2013
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The music...the audience...the joy of the performers....
Hope you have a big smile on your face.

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News You Can Use – Jan. 22, 2013

By Steve Laubeon January 22, 2013
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Why Online Book Discovery is Broken (and how to fix it) – Fascinating article by Laura Hazard Owen. This is the first time I’ve heard someone describe it as “broken.” Instead we keep hearing that “discoverability” is the main feature of the online book selling process.

Create a QR Code Campaign to Market Your Book – I have to admit, the picture leading this post got my attention. Brilliant. …

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Fun Fridays – Jan. 18, 2013

By Steve Laubeon January 18, 2013
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Please watch this wonderful and inspirational video. While it isn't "funny" it made me smile.

Below is a trailer for "Landfill Harmonic" an upcoming feature-length documentary about a remarkable orchestra from a remote village in Paraguay, where its young musicians play with instruments made from trash.

Landfill Harmonic movie teaser from Landfill Harmonic on Vimeo.

Unrelated to the …

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News You Can Use – Jan. 15, 2013

By Steve Laubeon January 15, 2013
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Successful Query Letters for Agents – A fascinating collection of 23 links to actual query letters that sold a book….organized by genre!

Goodreads vs Facebook Ads – an Experiment – A fascinating article by Angela Quarles on two marketing outlets available to every author.

Of Books and Bedbugs – This story is full of the “ick” factor. The article is called “It was a Dark and Itchy Night.” …

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News You Can Use – Jan. 8, 2013

By Steve Laubeon January 8, 2013
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Innaccurate BookScan Numbers and the Plight of the Author – Colleen Doran digs into the sales numbers listed in Amazon’s Author Central. These are based on the National BookScan service used as a bible by major publishers to determine the success of failure of your backlist titles if done by another publisher. We have LONG argued that the Nielson BookScan service does not reflect the majority of …

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The Writing Book for Your Year

By Steve Laubeon January 7, 2013
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Note the title of this post did not say “of the year” but “for your year.” It is rare for me to recommend books on writing because there are so many good ones out there, but this one is an exception.

The spiritual foundation of the writer is critical to surviving and even thriving in the call as an artist.  Acceptable Words: Prayers for the Writer (published by Eerdmans) …

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News You Can Use – Jan. 1, 2013

By Steve Laubeon January 1, 2013
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Amazon is Ripe for Disruption – Interesting article from Forbes Magazine by Suw Charman-Anderson.

Authors Who Say “I Don’t Have Enough Time for Promotion” Are Doomed to Fail – Toni Shannon encourages authors to become disciplined for success.

Can an Old-Fashioned Non-Interactive Author Survive in the Social Age? – A great counterpart to the previous article. This is from PBS and Felicia …

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