Publishers nearly always disappoint authors. Sometimes, that’s because authors — especially rookies — have naive expectations. Other times, it’s because the publishers failed to do the basics of their jobs. If you’re an author, you need to know the difference, because railing against the way the publishing industry traditionally works is futile. So here’s a…
All book projects are team efforts. But if you’re on a team, it helps to know your team members’ motivations. Here’s what everyone on your team really wants: Only the author truly knows their objectives All of these partners are out to help you and your book to be successful. With appropriate communication, you can…
I spent the last month pitching publishers. I spent Monday biting my nails and weighing offers. Today I announce the results and share what I’ve learned. HarperBusiness will publish Writing Without Bullshit in September 2016. My editor will be the estimable Hollis Heimbouch, who in an ironic twist was the editor in charge of acquiring Groundswell for Harvard Business…