The Unknown World

It’s okay to write about what you don’t understand.

Recommended Reading

Which book to pick up next?

Microcosmic Examples

Using the small to reveal the all.

Fonts of Knowledge

In praise of the printed word (and the typeface that makes it look so good).

Withdrawn

Why I won’t submit to your journal.

Marketing Mailbag

How not to shill, er, sell your book

Accepting and Giving Critiques

Part 3 of a scintillating four-part series…

The Fault in Their Stars

The positives — and perils — of book-ranking systems