Helping to Change the World…Word by Word
The Steve Laube Agency
Helping to Change the World Word by Word
If you want to be traditionally published, you need to attract an agent and a publisher. To get an agent and publisher, you need an amazing book proposal. For an author, a book proposal is like a business plan and resume all in one. It communicates all the important information about you, your book, and […]
You can listen to this episode Book Proposal Tips and Tricks with Ann Kroeker on Christian Publishing Show.
Learn how to write a book proposal that will attract the attention of agents and editors, in this interview with writing coach Ann Kroeker.www.NovelMarketingConference.com Support the show
What many U.S. Christian authors write about today has little or no application outside of the U.S. It’s why the majority of Christian books are not exported or translated into other languages. Most often it is not the theology holding it back, but the theme of the book. A simple example would be homeschooling. It is illegal in quite a few countries of the world. (Germany, Sweden, and many other …
Recently I had a conversation with a friend who shared this trick question: What do you sell to your customer? What they want or what they need? I answered, “Hopefully, both!” The answer? Neither. You sell them what you have. Aha! Now to connect this question to the art of writing: If you have an outstanding project but are hesitating to submit your work to our agency, don’t. Because the market …
While agents and publishers accept book proposals because they contain a number of specific things they like, most book proposals are turned down because of a general reason. For example, refer to the “Who We Are,” section of this website. Each agent has a set of filters we use to focus our efforts. The filters reflect our strengths and/or personal preferences. Outside of these, we decline. …
Learn how to further engage your readers and earn income from your expertise by creating an online course that complements your book.www.NovelMarketingConference.com Support the show
Learn how to further engage your readers and earn income from your expertise by creating an online course that complements your book.
You can listen to this episode How to Adapt Your Book Idea Into an Online Course with Becky Kopitzke on Christian Publishing Show.
Learn how to further engage your readers and earn income from your expertise by creating an online course that complements your book.
You can listen to this episode How to Adapt Your Book Idea Into an Online Course with Becky Kopitzke on Christian Publishing Show.
In James Clear’s excellent, bestselling book Atomic Habits, he writes about a man who set up a number of systems and habits that impressed others, who commented on his energy and hard work in getting so much done. He shrugged off the compliments, however, saying something like, “I’m actually not that hard-working; I’m just proactively lazy.” I love it. I think “proactive laziness” is a good modus …
Write better sentences using fewer words. Angela Hunt teaches authors how to identify needless words and ruthlessly cut or replace them.
You can listen to this episode How to Tighten Your Writing with Angela Hunt on Christian Publishing Show.
