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So you write, and you want to get published. At some point, you will wish to seek out (and yes, endure) critiques of your work. While critiques can be difficult, there are ways to get the most of them. There’s a quote often shared among writers (we think it originated from Red Smith): […]

If you’re stuck on a creative project right now, don’t despair. It happens to all of us. As writers, whether we’re working on a memoir, a novel, or a dissertation exploring isotope separation, there’s bound to be moments where we will need an extra boost to spur the creative process. […]

Whatever new endeavor you embark on—from writing a book, to learning to golf, to taking up a new style of yoga–hiring an expert to teach you is a very logical next step. Some people will buy a second hand set of clubs, head for the range, and teach themselves to […]

Speed-to-market is an ubiquitous business term. The concept being, you have a unique, brilliant idea and you want to get it into people’s hands and minds before your competitors do. But . . . in this blog we’re talking books. Art. Creativity. Refinement. “Books take forever to write,” you say. […]

The search for perfection has stopped the birth of more great ideas than war, famine, and downed internet connections combined. We’re afraid if we don’t look perfect, if we don’t come across as all-knowing and flawless, then we’ll expose ourselves as who we really are–imperfect, constantly learning, deliciously human. The […]

You’ve got a killer idea for a book, and you know it’ll help people meet their need, become better people, achieve their dreams. A tall order for some, not for you. Because YOU have the key, and it’s just a matter of finding the right agent to open the door into […]