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Books That Matter to Michael Bungay Stanier
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Books That Matter to Michael Bungay Stanier

  Books change our world views and spark revolutions, inside and out. [Tweet this] Books awaken what’s dozing. Books crack open our hearts and our lens of possibility. Books matter. Today marks our first feature for the second annual Books That Matter series. Books That Matter showcases influential wonder-trackers’ relationships with books that matter to them. Last year’s 8-week series was…

Publishing Predictions for 2014
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Publishing Predictions for 2014

It might seem foolish to make predictions about the world of publishing. But being ignorant to the trends and shifts seems even more foolish if you’re a writer, author, service provider, or thought leader. Rapid changes and disruptions in publishing – brought on by a mix of the 2007-08 recession, the rise of digital technologies,…

Publishing Options for Hybrid Authors Like Laraine Herring
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Publishing Options for Hybrid Authors Like Laraine Herring

This is a story about seeing beyond either/or. It’s a story about choosing friends and fulfillment and your readers while still forwarding your career. It’s a story about collaborative publishing. It’s a tale of two novels, too, coming out on the same day by the same author. But context, first. (Skip down if you don’t…

Why Book Design Matters More Now Than Ever
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Why Book Design Matters More Now Than Ever

Whatever publishing route you take, you need to know what choices for book design – inside and out  – can affect your book’s success.   How a writer thinks of design often distinguishes an amateur from an artist or professional. Why? Amateurs often fixate on what the writing does for them. Artisan-authors and professional authors, on…

The Heart of Story (any genre)
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The Heart of Story (any genre)

1. From A Taste of Fish to a Taste of Freedom Thelma wanted to go fishing for a weekend with her buddy Louise. Just the two of them cutting back, drinking beer, and soaking in the great outdoors. Problem? Her good ol’ boy hubbie wouldn’t hear of it. And wide-eyed Thelma complied. With savvier Louise’s…

The Accomplished Creative’s Afflictions
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The Accomplished Creative’s Afflictions

When many people come to me, they arrive having tasted accomplishment already. They’re motivated by wit, persistence, and a hunger to learn – the kind of people I thrive running with. PhDs, scholars, VPs, corporate consultants, established authors, professors, media personalities, restauranteurs, tech wizzes, spiritual guides, business owners, healers, coaches, or performers. So what afflicts…