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Fun Fridays – February 13, 2026
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Leave a CommentElevator Pitches
It is safe to say that every person reading this post has ridden on an elevator built by the Otis Elevator Company. The company is based in the U.S. and employs over 70,000 people, with annual revenue exceeding $14 billion. The founder, Elisha Otis, who, by the way, was a Christian man, would give short demonstrations of his invention’s features as early as the mid-1850s, explaining how things worked to a few riders as they rode up and down on the new-fangled contraption. Eventually, the term elevator pitch came into vogue in the 20th century, as screenwriters would corner Hollywood …
Publishing Acronyms
After being in an industry for a while, there is a natural tendency to speak in code. Acronyms flow freely and can be a foreign language to those new to the conversation. Below is an attempt to spell out some of the more common acronyms in the publishing industry and some specific to the Christian publishing industry. They are grouped by topic in a rudimentary way but in no particular order. If there is one I’ve missed or you have a correction, please add it to the comments below. Impress your friends at your next party by confidently saying, “My …
Fun Fridays – February 6, 2026
I’ve said for years that the “separation” between the Christian and the general publishing markets is more of a hedge than a wall. And yet it can still be daunting to traverse. ShareTweet
Eliminate This Dangerous Thinking Now!
Comparisons are odious. This quote has been attributed to many since the words are so true. Competition can lead to dangerous thinking that must be eliminated in 2026 and beyond. I’m not as good as that author who’s been writing for decades. Are you sure? That author might have many published books, yet earns barely enough money to meet monthly bills. How can I compete with dead people? Rather than worrying about classic authors, consider that new writers can add to the existing body of work with great quality appreciated by today’s readers. And future readers, too. New writers can …