It used to be strange to advise former colleagues, students, and a host of other people on freelancing. Or rather, what it means to shift your career skills from the corporate environment to independent work. It involves an important mindset shift focusing on what it means to run a business as well as knowing how... Continue Reading →
Remote Work — A Guide to Success
These days, it seems everyone is trying to push a return to the office for a wide variety of reasons. But what if we explored the other extreme -- not just working from home, but working from anywhere? A year ago, I embarked on a month long relocation dubbed "The Great Experiment". The idea? To... Continue Reading →
Problem Solving in Publishing
I was once asked why I gravitated to publishing. Was it the writing or the literature? For me, the answer was that it was the people -- the authors, the editors, the people with ideas pitching or acquiring titles. And as a long-time acquiring editor myself, I developed a nose for what will (or should)... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — February 2025
The Year 2024 is a tough act to follow. I know, I know. I’m pretty reflective this time of year, but these winter months are perfect for resetting, planning, and making goals. While I’m getting a slow start on inspiration, I have to crow about what a great year I had in 2024! It was exceptional... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights — April 2024
How did the year turn to April already? After the whirlwind of 2023, the first few months of 2024 have gotten away from me. And from what I’m hearing from others, I’m not the only one. Whether or not you had a banner year in 2023 like I did or you’re regrouping, here’s to 2024 –... Continue Reading →
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