EDITING
A process which is much more than checking for incorrect grammar or misspelled words. It begins with the reading of a query or book proposal to determine if it is publishable and fits the needs of the...
View ArticleFICTITIOUS NAMES
Any time you base your fiction on actual events, it is best to rename the characters and change the location to avoid a lawsuit for invasion of privacy by the actual participants. These kind of changes...
View ArticleTIM LAHAYE DIES
Tim LaHaye, the best-selling author best known for the Left Behind series, “graduated to heaven” early this morning after suffering a stroke at age 90. His family announced the news of his passing at...
View ArticleSTEVE LAUBE BUYS MARKET GUIDE
Contact: Steve LaubePhone: 602-336-8910 e-mail: krichards@stevelaube.com (Phoenix, AZ) The owner and president of the Steve Laube Agency has announced his purchase of the rights to The Christian...
View ArticleGRAMMAR
Proper use of the language.If you have been away from school for some time, or know you are weak in this area, it's a good idea to find a grammar book and bone up on the basic rules of grammar,...
View ArticleHEAD SHOT
Professional publicity photo. Some guidelines to follow when getting such a photo taken: (1) Find a photographer who takes head shots. (2) Check out the photographer's Website or visit their studio to...
View Articlei.e.
Abbreviation for the Latin phrase id'est, which translates as “that is to say.” We use it in a sentence when we have made a statement, but then want to further clarify what we mean. Here is an example:...
View ArticleSPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY
Avoid filling your speech with filler words, such as “um,” “like,” “a,” “well,” “you know,” etc. Pay a friend a quarter for everytime she catches you using one of those in your talk.
View ArticleSPEAKING TIP OF THE DAY
As a speaker you need to realize that you are “on stage” from the time you enter the meeting room. Conduct yourself accordingly.
View ArticleAND THE AUTHOR SAID . . .
“If you want to be a writer, you have to write everyday ...you don't go to a well once but daily.” Walter Mosley
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An effective “stage presence” is a combination of professionalism and warmth. Your persona can vary depending on whether the audience is all women, all men, or both.
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A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” Thomas Mann
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Your audience will start to form their opinion of you as soon as they see you. Make a good first impression.
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“There are three rules for writing a novel. Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.” W. Somerset Maugham
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Bring your notes in a professional looking notebook or folder, instead of loose pages.
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