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Why We Blog

By Steve Laubeon December 19, 2016
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Week after week we try to post something meaningful for you to read. Over the years we’ve posted over 1,450 times. It can be a lot of work. So why do we do it?

Mission

It is part of our mission to help writers, no matter where they are on their publishing journey. Everyone has to start somewhere and we hope to help make the travels a little less confusing. The business of writing can be hard but those realities are part of the learning process.

In many ways it is a reflection of who we are individually but also corporately as an agency. As our motto says, we are here to “help change the world word by word.”

Information

We hope to bring important industry developments to your attention. And to bring a perspective that may help bring balance to some of the more “scary” news. With an ever changing marketplace we hope to at least touch on the most important issues.

It can also give us a reference to which we can point someone who has asked a question. The blog becomes a library of information.

Encouragement

Writing is a lonely perspective. When you are the only one in the room the self-talk can often have a negative turn. Into that world we hope to bring the occasional moment of relief.

Believe it or not, we are encouraged in return. Your comments. Your personal emails. Your letters. Your words encourage us. I can’t tell you how many times we have been blessed by you.

We want to thank each and every one of you for being a faithful reader. May you have a Merry Christmas and a blog-reading New Year!

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Category: Agency, PersonalTag: Agency, blogging

Plan Your Social Media Messaging (aka Dog Wags Tail)

By Dan Balowon May 17, 2016
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Blogging and creating material for your social media can either control you or you can control it. There is no deep spiritual application on this issue. It is simply effective time management and discipline. Manage it, or it will manage you. It’s like a student who stays up all night to study before a big test because they were at the beach playing volleyball with friends the previous day. No one …

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Category: Marketing, Social MediaTag: blogging, Social Media

Gather ‘round The Platform

By Dan Balowon February 23, 2016
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The issue of authors needing large social media platforms before they can be considered by certain publishers (and therefore agents) has been a source of frustration for some and a challenge for others. For few, it is an energizing, motivating pursuit. Agents at this agency have blogged about it here for years. We’ve all given presentations at conferences on the subject. Questions about platform …

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Category: Branding, Get Published, Marketing, PlatformTag: blogging, Marketing, Platform

Blogging: A Fabulous Tool

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon November 19, 2015
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Blogging can be a bit scary for new writers. It’s time-consuming. It’s a commitment. And besides, what to write about? These are all good questions, but to show agents and editors – and readers – who you are, it’s a great idea to use a blog as a tool. Blogging is even an excellent idea for authors who aren’t yet published. We want to know who you are. How better to find out than to hear from you …

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Category: MarketingTag: blogging, Marketing

Blogging Success

By Tamela Hancock Murrayon July 25, 2013
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Last week, I had a lot of fun reading the responses to my post on men versus women getting ready for travel. I appreciate my husband's sense of humor in not minding that I posted it, and in reality, I give him credit for taking care of our little family all the time.

In response to that post, I received a private email asking how we built our successful blog. Obviously, ours is only one of many …

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Category: Branding, Marketing, TamelaTag: blogging, Platform, Social Media

News You Can Use – June 18, 2013

By Steve Laubeon June 18, 2013
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Self-Published eBooks Account for 12% of the Entire Digital Market – Watch the stats for trends.

How People Read Online – Does this mean I have to shorten my blog posts? And if I do will you still skip the last 2/3rds of what I write anyway?

Three Scriptural Cautions Against Self-Publishing – Do you agree or disagree? (and then read the next link below)

Three Reasons to Support …

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Category: News You Can Use, SteveTag: blogging, Pitching, Self-Publishing

News You Can Use – April 3, 2012

By Steve Laubeon April 3, 2012
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The Spirituality of Rejection - Chris Able asks "Can rejection be good for you?"

In Case You've Been Asleep - The Harry Potter franchise is now available in ebook form on the Pottermore web site. It will be interesting to hear sales data if they are willing to share.

Twelve Blogging Mistakes to Avoid - Jeff Bullas gives great advice.

15 Twitter Hashtags That Every Writer Should Know …

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Category: News You Can UseTag: blogging, ebooks, hashtags, Rejection, Twitter

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