Books That Matter to Pam Slim
Ever yearn to break out of your work cell? I have the book for you, Escape from Cubicle Nation. Once you break out of that cell, do you yearn to find the “thread that ties your story together”? I also…
Books That Matter to Martha Frankel
A writer can dream, can’t she? Martha Frankel dreams big and then lives it. In her own words: “Here’s how lucky I am: I got addicted to internet poker, lost a fortune, but then sold a book about it. And my family…
Fabled Stories of Publishing
2014 might be the year you create a book that matters. I hope so. We need books that change our minds and change our lives. We need stories that expand our imaginations and expand our hearts. My small team and…
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…
Women, Speed, & Other Publishing News
To flourish in the publishing life as a thought leader or artisanal author, know the book biz and know your options. Easier said than done, right?
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
