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Fun Fridays – April 24, 2026
Today’s video is quite unusual. Watch an artist who uses a hammer on glass to create portraits. You have to see it to believe it.
I am constantly amazed by the outrageous creativity of the human mind. Whether one will acknowledge it or not, we are made in the image of God. And, therefore, to quote Tolkien, we can become sub-creators in our art. To quote David Downing, from his excellent article, “Sub-creation or Smuggled Theology“:
Tolkien could view sub-creation as a form of worship, a way for creatures to express the divine image in them by becoming creators.
Food for thought.
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Leave a CommentAlso, Stop Doing These Things
When attending a conference, class, or seminar, I’ve disciplined myself over the years to not only take notes but also turn what I learn into action items. I’ll jot down something from the presenter, then create an action point and circle it in my notes so I don’t forget. Once in a while, I’ll even put something down that I need to stop doing. In a similar vein, fellow agent Bob Hostetler wrote this blog post in 2019 on things to stop doing as a writer. Taking action to stop doing something is difficult. It includes an admission that you’ve …
Why I Decline
Yes, the life of a literary agent is idyllic. Working with brilliant writers. Rubbing shoulders with powerful editors and publishers. And cashing the big fat commission checks. Yes, that’s how it is. Except that sometimes a literary agent has to read submissions, looking for that rare jewel that will produce another bestseller, another classic, another big fat commission check. Alas, those moments are few and far between. A disproportionate part of an agent’s task is saying, “No, thank you.” And for a nice guy like me, that’s really hard and really, really depressing. I hate saying no. As often as …
5 Questions Your Proposal Must Answer: Question 2
Is Your Idea a Book or a Magazine Article? Not every good idea is a book-length idea. This can be a challenge for any writer to accept. A nonfiction book requires breadth, depth, and durability. It must sustain a reader’s attention over 40,000 to 60,000 words (or more) without thinning out or repeating itself. Many proposals begin with a compelling premise; but when examined closely, they contain only a single strong chapter—or worse, a single strong paragraph. The question is not whether your idea is interesting. The question is whether it can be sustained and therefore carry enough substance. A …
Fun Fridays – April 17, 2026
Enjoy today’s video of a solo guitarist. It is wonderful to watch a gifted artist maximizing their creativity. Notice a couple things. (1) He is left-handed. That is rare to see because most guitars are strung for a right-handed player. I know I’m showing ignorance here, but that was a delight to observe. (2) He uses so many difficult techniques that if you close your eyes they might be missed. That is the mark of a craftsman. I spent a couple of college years trying to learn to play the classical guitar (inspired by Leo Kottke and others). Thus, when …