Podcast appearances and mentions of steve laube

Have you ever dreamed of writing a novel but don't know where to start? Maybe you've tried before, but the story just didn't come together—or you're staring at a blank page, unsure of what to do next.In our latest episode, we're talking to Steve Laube, seasoned literary agent and co-author of Write Your First Novel. Steve shares actionable advice on:Creating characters your readers will love.Crafting a plot that keeps readers hooked.Overcoming fear and embracing the writing process.You'll also learn the key to writing boldly and how to avoid common pitfalls that hold writers back.If you're ready to finally start your novel (and finish it!), listen in or read the blog version.Support the show

Here is the question of the day: is it OK to read romances (like Harlequin & its ilk) if the sex isn't explicit? Are Christian romances a good substitute for secular romance genre reading?That question was posed to me from a long-time reader of this blog.I explore the complexities of Christian romance novels and the challenges of balancing faith with engaging narratives, avoiding sin and idols, and invite deeper contemplation. Links mentioned How far is too far? What does edgy mean and do we even need edgy? Why does it have to be called Christian fiction anyway- Tolkien's wasn't... In Christian fiction, how do we balance keeping the message strong and not watering it down while still wanting to reach readers beyond Christian bookstores or churches? Steve Laube wrote about edgy Christian fiction

Deborah Raney's first novel, A Vow to Cherish, inspired the World Wide Pictures film of the same title and launched Deb's writing career. Thirty years, forty-plus books, and numerous awards later, she's still creating stories that touch hearts and lives. A RITA® Award winner and three-time Christy Award finalist, Deb is represented by Steve Laube of the Steve Laube Agency. She is a Missouri transplant, having moved with her husband, Ken Raney, from their native Kansas. They love road trips, Friday garage sale dates, time with their family, and breakfast on the screened porch overlooking their wooded backyard. Connect with Deborah Raney Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest | BookBub --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thetriciagoyershow/support

Good morning, Five Minute Families. Do you feel stuck, ill-equipped, or unknowledgeable? Think back to your early years of schooling. You weren't born knowing how to read; you went through a process to learn how to read. The thing is that most of us forget the process of the things we now know and begin to do automatically. However, when something challenging comes along, we are often frustrated that we do not know or understand how to handle the situation. Don't forget, though, that growing in the Lord as a family is a process, and we each have to learn how to hold to Him and extend His grace, mercy, and forgiveness. Whenever you feel discouraged or unaware, remember the word “yet.” So, “I don't know” becomes “I don't know YET.” “I don't understand”… “I don't understand YET.” Remember what James wrote in James 1:5, “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.” That verse doesn't say you will know immediately when something happens, especially as a family with various levels of biblical knowledge and application. Take a breath and pray for wisdom to come. Remember, in Psalm 27:14, we are reminded to wait for the Lord. Here are five suggestions:Refocus your mind on Christ. James 3:13-17 Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don't boast and deny the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense.Seek godly counsel. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise later in life.Control your emotions. Ephesians 4:26-27 “Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger and do not give the devil an opportunity.” Emotions are normal, how you respond to those emotions is the challenge set before us. Be humble. Don't try to get ahead of the Lord like Sarah did. Remember 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, “Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a fool so that he can become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God, since it is written, He catches the wise in their craftiness; and again, The Lord knows that the reasonings of the wise are futile.”Stay hopeful. As Psalm 130:5 says, “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope.”Five minute families, none of us know everything we need to know to deal with the issues that will arise. The flipside of the encouraging “yet” is, for example, we will face death in our immediate families, but we have not yet. We will face addiction in our family or biblical community, but we have not yet. We will have moments of overwhelm, irritation, rebellion, disinterest, and so much more, in our families, even if we haven't yet. Don't let “yet” be a negative word in your home. Hold tight to God's truth that nothing is new under the sun and that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of all knowledge (Proverbs 1:7). Since wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning (Proverbs 14:33), we know that by holding onto God in difficult or simply confusing times, we can come out the other side, praising Him and being even more effective to share His truth and light to those around us who are hurting. Steve Laube put it this way, “In every sense Jesus is our “yet.” Everything before Him pales when compared to the after.” John 1: 11-12 says, “He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become...

Stephanie welcomes a guest teacher as part of our God's Glory, our Delight series. Steve Laube is joining us as a theologian and Bible teacher. Among many other things, Steve is a Sunday Class teacher with deep passion for delight in the glory of God, and decades of study in theology. He brings to us today his passion for Scripture and his eye for detail as we join Peter, James and John on the mountain to witness the once-in-history Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ. Peter's inkling to build "three tabernacles" (or "booths" or "tents") when he witnessed the event and the presence of Moses and Elijah, might indicate that the transfiguration took place in the general season of the "fall festivals" of Jewish faith - the festival of succoth, or festival of booths, being preeminent among the Jewish fall festivals. Succoth starts in 2022 on October 9, so we are releasing this episode in conjunction with this beautiful celebration. The transfiguration is the most paramount event in the earthly life of Jesus Christ to reveal His glory. Through the eyes of Peter, James and John we are invited to experience delight in the glory of the One and Only begotten Son of the Father, on whom His glory and delight dwell. So we ask, Why does the transfiguration matter to our faith today? Why does it matter that Moses and Elijah showed up on the mountain with Jesus? Why could they (and we) not stay on the mountaintop? Why do we need to descend back into the valley? What does the Jewish festival of Succoth have to do with the Transfiguration? Steve opens the texts of Scripture to us today to beckon us into experience of delight in the glory of Jesus Christ. You will find the notes Steve mentions, in the Gospel Spice Library available to all members! Join for free at gospelspice.com to access this, and much more! MEET STEVE LAUBE Steve is also an influential figure in the world of Christian publishing as a veteran of the bookselling industry with over 40 years of experience. In the 80s he was a bookstore manager; then spent over a decade with Bethany House Publishers; later, he became a literary agent, founding The Steve Laube Agency. He was also inducted into the Grand Canyon University Hall-of-Fame by their College of Theology. He is married with three grown children and two grandsons. Steve is the President of The Christian Writers Institute and publishes the annual Christian Writers Market Guide. In addition, he is the Publisher for Enclave Publishing, a division of Oasis Family Media, one of the premier publishers of science fiction and fantasy written from a Christian worldview. You will find more about Steve and his literary agency at https://stevelaube.com/ If you want to listen to Steve's teachings, check out inneraltar.com where you can listen from the device of your choice and also as a podcast format. You will find the notes Steve mentions, in the Gospel Spice Library available to all members! Join for free at gospelspice.com to access this, and much more! DISCOVER ENCLAVE PUBLISHING Enclave is a leading publisher of Christian speculative fiction. Whether it's Christian science fiction you love, or fantasy, time travel, steampunk, alternate history, spiritual warfare, superhero, or technothriller—if it's speculative and it comes from the Christian worldview, Enclave is the place to go. We strive to get Christian speculative fiction into the hands of the fans who love and devour great stories. An enclave is a group of like-minded people in a place where they are surrounded by those who are not like-minded. It is not a place to hide, instead, Enclave is a place where authors and fans of Christian Fantasy and Science Fiction can come together and then go out and make a difference through worlds of words. Our stories can seem strange but underneath they contain powerful expressions of Redemption, Truth, and Hope. You will find more about Enclave Publishing at https://www.enclavepublishing.com/  Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/enclavepublishing/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/enclave.publishing)     GOD'S GLORY, OUR DELIGHT | THE GOSPEL SPICE SERIES Delighting in the glory of God. Does this concept strike you as reserved for spiritual contemplatives? What if, instead, it proved the highly practical, deeply foundational perspective you need right now? Why does God's glory even matter in our day and age? How can we learn from Jesus to make His glory our true North and lifelong quest? What keeps us from fully stepping into this God-ordained purpose for our life? How do we kindle delight for God on a daily basis? And, once we have embraced God's glory as our heart's true delight, how can we then come alongside others? Join us to cultivate a sincere delight for God's glory, rooted in an honest, hard look at the depth of our need, and in the much deeper Reality of His grace. Trace the glory of God through Scripture and in your own life. Behold the exact radiance of God's glory, revealed in Jesus. Learn to see yourself as Christ does—through the lens of the Father's love at the cross. Jesus offers to overwhelm our deadly self-centeredness with His resurrection power. He carries us every step of the way, even as He calls us to true humility on the path to glory. Who has time to cultivate the delight that comes from pondering the glory of God? And yet, nothing could be more urgent today. Marthas and Marys, Peters and Johns—we are all invited to dare to dream of a lifestyle of God-centered delight. Nothing could be more practical. BECOME A GOSPELSPICE MEMBER TODAY! Have you noticed our brand new website? It offers FREE MEMBERSHIP that gives you access to ALL -- we do mean ALL -- the GospelSpice content we have created for you since our inception in 2019! FULL studies, including - our most in-depth, CENTERING ON CHRIST: THE TABERNACLE - our most popular to date, IDENTITY IN THE BATTLE - daily wisdom through PROVERBS - and more! Membership gives you access to all sorts of members-only bonus content, such as workbooks, listening guides, questions to go deeper in your GospelSpice experience, quiet time and group study, as well as Bible references and more. We are also committed to keep on adding new content, so there will always be fresh spices here to experience the fullness of life with Christ! Signup for free at gospelspice.com to become a member for FREE and enjoy all these resources. Support us!

Join agent/publisher Steve Laube to explore how and why Enclave Publishing shares award-winning Christian fantastical fiction.

Literary agent and publisher Steve Laube is on the Creatively Christian podcast, interviewed by guest host Jake Doberenz. Steve covers many topics in this episode, including: The origin of creativityWhat makes Christian fiction “Christian”?The work of a literary agentDoes “platform” matter? Steve Laube has 40 years of experience in the Christian publishing industry, beginning as a bookseller. He formed The Steve Laube Agency in 2004 and became President of The Christian Writers Institute in 2016. Steve also founded Enclave Publishing (which he sold to Oasis Family Media in 2022). In 2009, he was named the ACFW Agent of the Year and has been inducted into the Grand Canyon University Hall of Fame by their College of Theology. This episode can also be found on YouTube. Show Notes The following resources were mentioned in the show or are useful resources recommended by the guests. Links might be marked as affiliates, meaning we earn a commission if you buy through the link. Blog post “Edgy Christian Fiction” by Steve Laube – https://stevelaube.com/edgy-christian-fiction“Saint Ben” by John Fischer – https://amzn.to/3Og9svD [Affiliate]Christian Writer's Market Guide – https://christianwritersmarketguide.comCindy Woodsmall – https://amzn.to/3QhmElM [Affiliate]“Hidden Current” by Sharon Hinck – https://amzn.to/3HpPzA2 [Affiliate]The Elements of an Effective Book Proposal (Course) – https://learn.christianwritersinstitute.com/p/the-elements-of-an-effective-book-proposal Learn More About Our Guest You can follow this guest on several platforms, including: Twitter - https://twitter.com/stevelaubeagentFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/stevelaubeagency Credits Support this show and get access to exclusive content by donating at https://www.patreon.com/creativelychristian. This show is produced by Theophany Media (https://www.theophanymedia.com). The theme music is by Bill Brooks and Andrea Sandefur. Our logo is by Bill Brooks. This show is hosted by Brannon Hollingsworth, Andrea Sandefur, Dave Ebert, and Rachel Anna. Jake Doberenz produces. Follow Theophany Media and the podcast on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

I'm Thomas Umstattd Jr., host of the Christian Publishing Show and I have a few of quick announcements. If you have been wondering why there hasn't been a new episode in a few weeks I have a good reason. Announcement #1 New Baby!We just had a baby! Jack Umstattd was on December 23rd weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces. Both he and my wife are tired from a long delivery but doing well overall. For those keeping score at home, we now have three children. Mercy who is 3, Tommy who is 2, and baby Jack. Announcement #2: Big Changes Coming for the Christian Publishing ShowSteve Laube and I will be making an important announcement about the future of the Christian Publishing Show at a live event next week. Announcement #3: Live Q&A Webinar With Steve LaubeAfter the announcement, Steve and I will host one of our popular live Q&A webinars where we will answer your questions live. If you have never come to one of these, you really should. They are a lot of fun especially for those who attend live as we have fun in the chat. Plus, Steve Laube is a wealth of knowledge and he only does events like this a handful of times a year. We do a live Q&A event a few times a year and they are generally a big hit.  Webinar InfoWhat: Webinar & Live Q&AWhen: Wednesday, Jan 12, at 4 pm Central Time (Convert Timezone)Cost: Free!Registration: Registration LinkReplay? Yes! Everyone who registers will be sent a link to the replay.  Happy New Year!www.NovelMarketingConference.com Support the show

Welcome to season 5! For this episode, Dara talks with owner and founder of Enclave Publishing, Steve Laube, about what science-fiction and fctansy look like form the Christian perspective. Have a bag handy because he drops a lot of gems. For more of Enclave Publishing: Website: https://www.enclavepublishing.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enclavepublishing/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enclave.publishing Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnclaveBooks Shop the Word: https://www.shoptheword.com To connect with Dara: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbydara/ Studio 89 podcasts: The 89th Record: https://anchor.fm/the89threcord Dear Hallmark: https://anchor.fm/dearhallmark --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thebooksail/support

A couple of weeks ago, Thomas Umstattd Jr. and Steve Laube hosted a Book Launch Secrets webinar. More than 500 authors registered for the webinar from five different continents. This episode of the Christian Publishing Show is the audio of that webinar. If you prefer to watch the webinar with slides, you can watch the replay […] You can listen to this episode Book Launch Secrets Webinar Replay on Christian Publishing Show.

A couple of weeks ago, Thomas Umstattd Jr. and Steve Laube hosted a Book Launch Secrets webinar. More than 500 authors registered for the webinar from five different continents. This episode of the Christian Publishing Show is the audio of that webinar. If you prefer to watch the webinar with slides, you can watch the replay […] The post Book Launch Secrets Webinar Replay appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

For everything there is a season.  A time to gather stones and a time to scatter stones.  A time to merge companies and a time to spin off new companies.  Right now, it is a time for merging companies.   The “Big Five” are now the “Big Four.”   You may have heard about the recent […] The post Simon & Schuster Bought by Penguin Random House Discussion With Steve Laube appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

For everything there is a season.  A time to gather stones and a time to scatter stones.  A time to merge companies and a time to spin off new companies.  Right now, it is a time for merging companies.   The “Big Five” are now the “Big Four.”   You may have heard about the recent […] You can listen to this episode Simon & Schuster Bought by Penguin Random House Discussion With Steve Laube on Christian Publishing Show.

No matter your book publishing path, you will experience trouble in the publishing industry.Seeking a traditional publisher? Plan to self-publish? Hiring a hybrid-publisher? Linda's expert guest, Steve Laube, provides answers to question you might not know to ask. During today's episode, you will learn the horrible questions the grumpy agent, the cynical editor, and the bored marketing person at a publishing company will ask. And the two responses you want to hear from each of them. Plus so much more.Steve is the president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency. He's a veteran of the bookselling industry with nearly 40 years of experience. He spent over a decade with Bethany House Publishers and was named the Editor of the Year by AWSA. Over sixteen years ago he became an agent where he and his agency have represented nearly 2,000 new books and Steve was named Agent of the Year by American Christian Fiction Writers. Steve was inducted into the Grand Canyon University Hall-of-Fame by their College of Theology. He is married with three grown children and one grandchild.Join me in welcoming Steve Laube to Your Best Writing Life.LinksSteve Laube AgencyDownload the October Writing Tips and Soul Care for Writers PDFJoin fellow writers on our FaceBook page for the live, Your Best Writing Life after-show party, every Tuesday at 12-noon ET.

Bryan's latest book, The Conqueror, released this past Tuesday, October 13. It's set in the Roman Empire, in AD 312, and as you'll discover in this episode, no author is more qualified to write this novel. He and Alison talk about Bryan's research for this book, what pushed him to write fiction, and the books he's released in the past.  Bryan Litfin is the author of the Chiveis Trilogy, as well as several works of nonfiction, including Early Christian Martyr Stories, After Acts, and Getting to Know the Church Fathers. A former professor of theology at the Moody Bible Institute, Litfin earned his PhD in religious studies from the University of Virginia and his ThM in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is currently an acquisitions editor for Moody Publishers. He and his wife have two adult children and live in Wheaton, Illinois.  Bryan's website and Facebook. Purchase The Conqueror on Amazon (affiliate link).   The Chiveis Trilogy  Book One: The Sword (affiliate link) Book Two: The Gift (affiliate link) Book Three: The Kingdom (affiliate link) Also mentioned: The Book of Eli (affiliate link) Steve Laube's Christian Market Guide (affiliate link) Stephen Lawhead's Byzantium and Patrick (affiliate links) James Michener's Centennial (affiliate link) Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott (affiliate link) Alison's Instagram, Facebook, and website. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!    

What legacy are you leaving for those behind you? As writers, it’s so important for us to know and preserve legacies not just in our own lives, but in Christian publishing. Our guest, Steve Laube, shares how the industry is about to lose a legacy, and what he is doing—and YOU can do—to help preserve … The post 122 – The Importance of Legacy with Guest Steve Laube appeared first on Write from the Deep.

In this episode, Steve Laube and Thomas Umstattd Jr. talk about the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference Kickstarter Campaign. If you have any questions about the conference or about the Kickstarter campaign, this is not an episode you will want to miss. You can see the progress of the Kickstarter campaign here: The post Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

In this episode, Steve Laube and Thomas Umstattd Jr. talk about the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference Kickstarter Campaign. If you have any questions about the conference or about the Kickstarter campaign, this is not an episode you will want to miss. You can see the progress of the Kickstarter campaign here: The post Everything You Need to Know About the 2021 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

Business Mistakes Authors Make (and how to avoid them) With Steve Lubae The post 049 Business Mistakes Authors Make (and how to avoid them) with Steve Laube appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

Business Mistakes Authors Make (and how to avoid them) With Steve Lubae The post 049 Business Mistakes Authors Make (and how to avoid them) with Steve Laube appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

From the Story Vault: Steve Laube is a literary agent with nearly 40 years of experience in a variety of fields. He has worked as a bookstore manger, an award-winning editor with Bethany House Publishers, and is the president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency, which has represented nearly 2,000 new books in genres ranging from romance to fantasy to theology. Steve is also the owner and President of Enclave Publishing, one of the premier publishers of Christian fantasy and science fiction.

  Brand new episodes coming September 2nd! In the meantime, listen to part two of The Book Within with Steve Laube. Steve Laube joins The Money Millhouse for another episode centered around writing a book, this time they focus on the money side of writing a book. Steve debunks the myth that authors make a lot of money. Before he arrives in the Millhouse, Bethany and Ellie go over The Keys to a Great Proposal from SteveLaube.com, including what points should make up your book proposal when thinking of writing a book. When Steve joins the conversation, he shares how many books he reads both for work and for fun. He debunks the myth that authors make a lot of money, and says writing a book is a tool for expanding your ideas, not a means of making money. Ellie asks what the average advance (money one is paid before the book is published) for people published with a royalty based publisher, where Steve says there is a wide range when it comes to this and it depends on the publisher. He also gives practical examples of how someone can use a book to make money that may not be directly from book sales (i.e. speaking, back of room book sales at events, periodicals and magazines, etc.). Ellie also shares another income stream called Brand Ambassador work, which also lead to media. All of these streams are because of the initial book. They then talk about tax deductions and expenses that authors can count towards their taxes and what writers can forget they can write off (with the reminder to continually check with your tax expert to make sure you are making the best moves when it comes to your taxes and being above the law). Ellie remembers a saying Steve said early in her career is the idea of goodwill coin (16:52), and how people can be branded as “hard to work with.” They also discuss practical ways we can earn goodwill coin by being respectful of people's time and expertise. They also clarify what Ellie meant when Bethany and Ellie end the show talking about “goodwill coin” again. They also talk about ways they each help each other in the space and maintaining goodwill coin when sending emails, especially when it comes to burning bridges or using up all their goodwill coin. They also finish the last few pieces of The Keys to a Great Proposal. Resources: stevelaube.com preditorsandeditors.com

In this special show from the archives, Bethany and Ellie discuss how some people's goal for 2019 is to write a book. Since Ellie has written 15 books, she has a little bit of expertise in this area. Bethany asks if people should write a book because they want to make a lot of money, and Ellie explains why that is a misconception. Bethany explains how she has known their guest since she was 8 years old. Ellie then talks about the “why” someone should write a book, and Bethany explains how she failed her childhood dream of being published at the age of 13. She also talks about the title of a book she wanted to write a few years ago that isn't the best idea for a book title. Steve Laube, literary agent and the president of The Steve Laube Agency, comes into the Millhouse talking abut the unsolicited book proposal Ellie had sent over to his publishing house 20 years ago, and then how they became friends. Ellie asks Steve a very difficult (trick) question, and Bethany asks Steve how long he has been in the business. He explains his journey to becoming a literary agent and founding his own agency. Steve talks about where people start when they want to start writing a book. He also explains what an agent does to help direct their career, and gives valuable resources to give practical help to the writer. Steve talks about a proposal, and the difference between a proposal for a fiction vs. non-fiction book. They also talk about the difference between self-publishing and royalty based (aka traditional) publisher. Steve gives a warning about self-publishing services, and gives a resource that will help you find the right people to help you in the self-publishing world. Bethany and Ellie end the show inviting The Money Millhouse next week for part 2 of writing a book because there is such a wealth of information when it comes to this topic. Ellie discusses what should come first: the publisher or an agent and how all the magic happens at writers conferences. Bethany talks about how conferences fueling the fire of passion and motivation. She also tells the story of their producer/editor, Darbi, and how the investment of a conference lead to a job, and even changed her life. Resources: stevelaube.com preditorsandeditors.com    

    Bethany and Ellie discuss how some people's goal for 2019 is to write a book. Since Ellie has written 15 books, she has a little bit of expertise in this area. Bethany asks if people should write a book because they want to make a lot of money, and Ellie explains why that is a misconception. Bethany explains how she has known their guest since she was 8 years old. Ellie then talks about the “why” someone should write a book, and Bethany explains how she failed her childhood dream of being published at the age of 13. She also talks about the title of a book she wanted to write a few years ago that isn't the best idea for a book title. Steve Laube, literary agent and the president of The Steve Laube Agency, comes into the Millhouse talking abut the unsolicited book proposal Ellie had sent over to his publishing house 20 years ago, and then how they became friends. Ellie asks Steve a very difficult (trick) question, and Bethany asks Steve how long he has been in the business. He explains his journey to becoming a literary agent and founding his own agency. Steve talks about where people start when they want to start writing a book. He also explains what an agent does to help direct their career, and gives valuable resources to give practical help to the writer. Steve talks about a proposal, and the difference between a proposal for a fiction vs. non-fiction book. They also talk about the difference between self-publishing and royalty based (aka traditional) publisher. Steve gives a warning about self-publishing services, and gives a resource that will help you find the right people to help you in the self-publishing world. Bethany and Ellie end the show inviting The Money Millhouse next week for part 2 of writing a book because there is such a wealth of information when it comes to this topic. Ellie discusses what should come first: the publisher or an agent and how all the magic happens at writers conferences. Bethany talks about how conferences fueling the fire of passion and motivation. She also tells the story of their producer/editor, Darbi, and how the investment of a conference lead to a job, and even changed her life. Resources: stevelaube.com preditorsandeditors.com

About Steve Laube Steve Laube, president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency, a veteran of the bookselling industry with nearly 40 years of experience. In the 80s he was a bookstore manager. He then spent over a decade with Bethany House Publishers as an editor. Fifteen years ago he became an agent where he […] The post 001 – Book Proposals 101 with Steve Laube appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

About Steve Laube Steve Laube, president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency, a veteran of the bookselling industry with nearly 40 years of experience. In the 80s he was a bookstore manager. He then spent over a decade with Bethany House Publishers as an editor. Fifteen years ago he became an agent where he […] The post 001 – Book Proposals 101 with Steve Laube appeared first on Christian Publishing Show.

Success means so many things in our world today, but how can we, who write because God has asked us to, know if we’re a success? Come join in the conversation with literary agent Steve Laube to understand true success and how to measure it. Steve Laube, president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency, … The post 060 – Are You a Success? A Conversation with Steve Laube appeared first on Write from the Deep.

Steve Laube is president and founder of The Steve Laube Agency, and is a 35-year veteran of the bookselling industry. He began his career in the bookselling arena and his store in Phoenix was named the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) store of the year in 1989. He then spent 11 years with Bethany House Publishers rising to the position of an editorial director.   In 2002 he was named the AWSA Golden Scroll Editor of the Year. The next year he became a literary agent and in 2004 formed The Steve Laube Agency. In 2009 he was named the ACFW Agent of the Year. He is married with three grown children and one grandchild.   Steve has very eclectic interests. He has represented everything from the sweet romance to the systematic theology. His clients are equally divided between fiction and non-fiction writers. (See a complete resume of his work and experience).   Show links – links to topics, books, and organizations discussed on this episode.   Be sure to get Terry Linhart’s free download on getting published.   Carrie Turansky – one of Steve’s authors who writes Edwardian books, like these.   Christian Writers Institute – a series of online courses (98 of them!) that will help Christian writers realize their dreams.   Ronie Kindig’s military thriller Conspiracy of Silence   The American Christian Fiction Writers conference.    Christian Writers Market Guide 2017 by Steve Laube   Self-editing for Fiction Writers by Rennie Browne and Dave King   Elements of Style by Strunk and White  Sponsor   We are grateful for EXPERIENCE MISSION to be a sponsor for our ENTIRE Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities.   Links:             Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter             Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com       Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter.       Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space.       The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.  

  In this episode, Terry uses the story of THE SELF-AWARE LEADER, a book that took 11 years and 5 months to be published from first proposal, to share tips, insights, and resources for those who have a dream of getting published.   Be sure to get your 37 the Podcast T-shirts and Hats while supplies last. People ask us all the time about starting a blog or hosting a website. We’ve tried MANY services and our friends have tried the rest. Everyone keeps coming back to Bluehost and there is a reason: It’s inexpensive, it’s easy, the support is great, and you’re in total control. Try Bluehost today and start a new online presence, business, or blog!   Show links   Get SO many more links, tips, and resources via our FREE download on publishing. Uh….. it’s FREE!   If you’re looking for an “all in” coach to help you get published, there are few with a better track record than Kary Oberbrunner and his Author Academy Elite. He provides an abundance of training videos that walk you through what you need to know. Kary throws in all of this templates and forms needed to put your most professional step forward. However, what makes the program amazing is that he becomes your monthly coach, walking you through the particulars of your project. He even helps you develop your proposal, introduction, and first chapter. His success with first-time authors is impressive. Of course, coaching costs money, but a strong book will EASILY cover those costs and provide you with a strong platform AND MORE. Kary himself is a model of what is possible. Anyway, check out Author Academy Elite. We strongly recommend it.   Links you Need to Bookmark   Rachelle Gardner’s list of topics related to publishing. Steve Laube Agency blogsite – a fantastic Christian literary agency with blog posts that are consistently helpful. The Christian Writers Institute – a wonderful site of resources, teaching videos, and more. Chip Macgregor – one of the leading Christian agents who teaches through his blog.     Helpful Books   Book Proposals that Sell by Terry Whalin. Create Your Writer Platform by Chuck Sambuchino. This is such a comprehensive resource! The First Five Pages: A Writer’s Guide to Staying out of the Rejection Pile by Noah Lukeman. I think I’ve read this book four times. It’s so very helpful. Everybody Writes by Ann Handley. Geared more toward marketing and social media, Ann’s writing voice is contagious and her tips are helpful. And most of us need both of those! Christian Writers Guide 2017 by Steve Laube. This book will help you learn more about the larger Christian publishing field, with contact information and more.     Free Resources from Experience Mission!   We are so blessed to have EXPERIENCE MISSION sponsor Season 3. EM is one of the leading non-profit organizations for short-term mission trips and longer Immersion experiences throughout the U.S. and around the world. Right now, EM is offering some amazing cross-cultural training resources for FREE to listeners of 37 the Podcast. Check out their training sessions built around the ideas of Hope, Human Dignity, and Brokenness. EM believes that “living your mission” and serving others is incredibly important and these resources explore the importance of how we serve others in a cross-cultural setting. Don’t miss these and all of Experience Mission’s upcoming mission trip opportunities.   Links:             Follow 37 the Podcast on Twitter             Connect with Terry on his website – TerryLinhart.com       Follow Terry Linhart on Twitter or Michael Yoder on Twitter.       Thanks to J2 Marketing for providing studio space.   The opinions expressed on this episode are exclusively those of podcast participants.

On this episode we spoke with Patrick Carr, author of the Staff and Sword Series, about his venture into the Darkwater Saga and the Shock of Night. A trilogy of trilogies awaits! In these episodes, Patrick keeps us laughing. Also, you'll never believe how accident prone Patrick is! All of us wax nostalgic at some point...you'd think we're old or something! In Episode 30 Character-driven fantasy, and how he accomplishes this in his plotting process. Patrick and his disagreeable muse. Planning for a series long-term + happy circumstance Re-doing books from scratch...under deadline Carrying around your books and your characters in your head all the time. Patrick's advice: be a merciless critic where your writing is concerned. Patrick's methods for attacking writer's block Candy bar in a cup drinks at Starbucks at Christmas Patrick shares some of his techniques for making perfect fudge (yes, seriously) Patrick and Liberty discuss rigor mortis...and gross Aaron out Traditional marketing advice from Patrick's agent, Steve Laube. The phrase "literary Amway guy" comes into play. Patrick's funny experiences of being an author Links: Patrick Carr The Darkwater Saga The Shock of Night Home Improvement Steve Laube (Patrick's agent!) David Eddings (The Belgariad) Steven R. Donaldson (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant) Robert Ludlum Brandon Sanderson C. S. Lewis (Screwtape Letters; The Space Trilogy) Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series The Magician by Raymond Feist  

Not all authors need an agent. In this episode we talk with Steve Laube about what kind of authors need an agent and what kind of authors can go agentless. The post 032 – What is a Literary Agent Do You Still Need One appeared first on Author Media.

For the last ten years the C.S. Lewis Foundation has hosted a retreat at Camp Allen in Texas. This year's event is November 9th - 11th. William O'Flaherty spoke with Andrew Lazo about it. Andrew is an author and educator who is also  the Special Programs Coordinator for them.The theme for the retreat is "Choosing Heaven: Eternity in the Here & Now." Confirmed speakers and performing artists currently include: Joseph Pearce Doug Jackson Diana Glyer Steve Laube Andrew Lazo Thomas Umstattd Stacy Jagger Ad Deum Dance Co. of Houston Visit C.S. Lewis Foundation Retreat Page Visit Andrew Lazo's Site Purchase Andrew's Book: Mere Christians Listen to an Interview about Mere Christians