It’s an unfortunate truth about books that it’s never simply been about being a good writer, but as literal thousands of new books are published every month, marketability is arguably more important — and harder to define — than it’s ever been.
Tag: Community
One year later, the problem with social media is clear: PEBKAC
I don’t usually buy into “blame the user” for most problems, but our collective addiction to vanity metrics ruined everything, and even those who didn’t buy into them have suffered the consequences. The problem exists between keyboard and chair.
Five Things: November 16, 2023
“Culture handbooks don’t produce culture, people do.” Five things for November 16, 2023.
I don’t miss the office, I miss the people…
Like so many other things, the pandemic completely disrupted those social outings, but at no point did I ever miss getting on the train and going into an office every day… until I suddenly did. Kind of.
Goodbye, Twitter. Goodbye, Substack. *DELETE*
Much like the lack of flying cars and personal jetpacks, the internet in 2023 is a major disappointment.
Five Things: May 11, 2023
“They simply must do better.” Five things for May 11, 2023. That’s it! That’s the excerpt.
Five Things: April 27, 2023
“Be the change you want to see.” Five things for April 27, 2023. That’s it! That’s the excerpt.