The Wrong Year Can Kill the Right Book – Here’s Why Timing Matters More Than Talent
In publishing, there is a specific type of heartache that is unrelated to writing ability. A manuscript is purchased, edited, […]
The Novels That Rewrote Legislation, Not Just Opinions – And Why Lawyers Still Read Them
A certain type of novel is not just read and appreciated; it becomes ingrained in society to the point where
What Happens When a Community Invests in Its Library – The Answer Might Surprise You
Until they’re not, the majority of local funding decisions are abstract. The $1.4 million line item for library services in
The Room Where Books Live or Die: What Really Happens in an Acquisitions Meeting
The phrase “it’s going to acquisitions” is followed by a certain silence. Every debut author who has been interviewed about
How Editors Spot Potential Bestsellers Before Anyone Else Does
A common misconception among aspiring writers is that editors are in dire need of content and that anyone with a
Why Publishers Reject Good Books Every Day – And What Writers Get Wrong About It
At bookstore events, there is a specific type of conversation that takes place, usually by the wine table, where a
Elena Ferrante and the Neapolitan Novels: Fiction, Memory, or Both?
It’s difficult to ignore how accurately the Neapolitan Novels’ opening line about tasks taking on the urgency of passion captures
When Fiction Says What Politicians Won’t
A certain type of reader consumes State of the Union speeches, foreign newspapers, biographies, and political novels with the same
Why Libraries Are Becoming Community Centers Again – And Why It Matters More Than You Think
You might be taken aback by the noise when you enter a public library on a Thursday afternoon. Real human