In high school, nerds were the kids everyone secretly envied and feared. Perhaps because we knew that one day they’d sign our paychecks, and invent cool stuff like the … [Read more...] about 091: Steve Kamb on Why Nerds Should Rule the World [Podcast]
Archives for January 2016
The Gift of Criticism: Why Writers Should Read Reviews
The other day I was trolling Amazon, looking for an excuse to quit writing and become a janitor. In other words, I was reading my reviews. Yes, it’s a terrible habit. But … [Read more...] about The Gift of Criticism: Why Writers Should Read Reviews
Launch a Bestseller with This Free Book
A few months before The Art of Work was about to launch, I called a handful of people asking for advice. One of those people was book marketing expert Tim Grahl. The … [Read more...] about Launch a Bestseller with This Free Book
090: 3 Stages of Creative Collaboration You Can’t Ignore [Podcast]
Looking at the author’s name on the cover of a book, it’s easy to assume they did it all on their own. But when you turn to the last page and find the acknowledgements, … [Read more...] about 090: 3 Stages of Creative Collaboration You Can’t Ignore [Podcast]
Want to Get Paid for Your Passion? Do This First
Every week, someone emails me asking how they can become a full-time writer, start an online business, or work for themselves in some capacity. It's the dream that … [Read more...] about Want to Get Paid for Your Passion? Do This First
089: How to Find the Story You Were Meant to Write: Interview with Robert Kurson [Podcast]
I have claimed that Escape is one of the main functions of fairy-stories, and since I do not disapprove of them, it is plain that I do not accept the tone of scorn or … [Read more...] about 089: How to Find the Story You Were Meant to Write: Interview with Robert Kurson [Podcast]