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Provocative thoughts on writing, trends, marketing, and the business of publishing.
The Limitations of Short Books
Thoughts on the problems with pithy manifestos.
Do Book Endorsements Matter?
Have you ever you every bought a book because Mr. or Ms. Super Important Person wrote a pithy sentence or two endorsing the book?
Long-Term vs. Short-Term
On the tradeoff between now and later.
On Books and Black Swans
On similarities between the casinos and publishing.
Is 2012 the year that you write a book?
Pablo Picasso once famously said, “Inspiration exists, but it has to find us working.”
Common Mistakes by First-Time Authors
This short video explains two of the biggest mistakes that first-time authors make.
Does Your Book Need Its Own Separate Website?
You’ve decided to write a book. What are you going to do to promote it?
What if?
What gives you the best chance of closing the deal?
The Hustle
Thoughts on books and Pete Rose.
The Last Domino
The Age of the Platform is now available for Kindle.