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49 posts

Mistakes Are Embarrassing the Publishing Industry

Mistakes Are Embarrassing the Publishing Industry

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Writer Halts Book On Poker After Winning $86,000 Playing Poker

Writer Halts Book On Poker After Winning $86,000 Playing Poker

MAY 8, 2018

How Libraries Might Save Humanity's Soul (Or At Least Preserve It)

How Libraries Might Save Humanity's Soul (Or At Least Preserve It)

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The Future of Books, Publishing and Libraries

The Future of Books, Publishing and Libraries

MAY 31, 2017

Why Writers Rule The World

Why Writers Rule The World

MAY 9, 2016

How Amazon Might Accidentally Kill Creativity

How Amazon Might Accidentally Kill Creativity

JUNE 23, 2015

How To Write An Open Letter Like Jeff Bezos

How To Write An Open Letter Like Jeff Bezos

AUGUST 6, 2013

BullScanner - A New Product To Prevent BS In Business

BullScanner - A New Product To Prevent BS In Business

APRIL 1, 2013

2013 Trend - Partnership Publishing

2013 Trend - Partnership Publishing

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Simplicity: Plain Language & The Red Button That Reinvented Your Memories

Simplicity: Plain Language & The Red Button That Reinvented Your Memories

MAY 25, 2012

Why I Don't Want You To Buy Likeonomics (And This Isn't A Marketing Trick)

Why I Don't Want You To Buy Likeonomics (And This Isn't A Marketing Trick)

MAY 6, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: The True Story Of The Making Of Likeonomics

EXCLUSIVE: The True Story Of The Making Of Likeonomics

APRIL 20, 2012

What Paulo Coelho Can Teach You About Storytelling & Writing

What Paulo Coelho Can Teach You About Storytelling & Writing

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Why Caves Are Better Than Holes: A Personal Story To Start 2012

Why Caves Are Better Than Holes: A Personal Story To Start 2012

JANUARY 2, 2012

How To Use The F-Word Strategically (And Why You Should)

How To Use The F-Word Strategically (And Why You Should)

AUGUST 2, 2011

5 Strategies For Naming Your Business

5 Strategies For Naming Your Business

JUNE 24, 2011

How Indifferent Authors Might Kill Traditional Publishing

How Indifferent Authors Might Kill Traditional Publishing

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

The Publishing Industry Gets Its Own Social Network

The Publishing Industry Gets Its Own Social Network

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

The Making Of Personality Not Included

The Making Of Personality Not Included

NOVEMBER 21, 2008

7 Ways To Publish A Book For Marketing

7 Ways To Publish A Book For Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

9 Book Metrics To Replace What The Publishing Industry Doesn't Give You

9 Book Metrics To Replace What The Publishing Industry Doesn't Give You

AUGUST 4, 2008

A Different Approach to Book Signing - Tonight in DC

A Different Approach to Book Signing - Tonight in DC

MAY 1, 2008

Plse Forgiv Typoes - Jott Fights Terse Reply Syndrome

Plse Forgiv Typoes - Jott Fights Terse Reply Syndrome

APRIL 30, 2008

Rebranding And Announcing A New Book Deal

Rebranding And Announcing A New Book Deal

JUNE 7, 2007

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