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Aug 21

Why Responsive Feedback is a Fail

Some forms of responsive behavior are awesome: You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours (especially if I receive last). You ask me a generous question, I answer fully and return the favor. We walk in my ‘hood this time, your ‘hood next time. Those feel good. There are countless others.... read more →

Aug 13

From Draft to Submitted Manuscript – A Hard Slog With a Great Outcome

When we last met (see my last post here and a summary of my publishing path here), I had received an offer from an editor and publisher I wanted to take! At the time, my agent Michael and I thought all that remained was inking a perfunctory contract from the terms... read more →

Aug 05

Want to Connect with Gen Z? Listen Without Any Other Goal

I highly recommend spending time with members of Gen Z and just listening...read more →

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Jul 29

Selling My Nonfiction Manuscript to a Publisher

This was an intense time for me. My controlling personality type had to really chill. The process also was vulnerable...read more →

Jul 15

3 Buckets of AI Thinking from CEOs I Respect

This is your sign to get busy for the world as it will be...read more →

Jul 14

Writing a Compelling Nonfiction Book Proposal is Tougher than Writing the Manuscript

Which hook would lure a publisher into my net?...read more →

Jul 07

Taking 100% Responsibility for Hiring and Talent Retention

Hiring a candidate should feel good and right on both sides...read more →

Jul 03

Barnes & Noble Preorder

Preorder Special - One Week Only!...read more →

Jul 01

Getting An Agent: Contacts and Query Letters, Oh My

A little scrappy, a little lucky, and lots of asks...read more →

Jun 26

Weighing the Publishing Options: To Self-Publish or Pitch the Book to Traditional Publishers

Yes, of course I included my pro/con list for each...read more →

Jun 16

Never Ask Launch Team

Join my team to launch Never Ask for the Sale into the world...read more →