In June, I wrote a post on my personal blog about the underrepresentation of Black authors in the world of business books. My main points were: Do you own a business book written by a Black author? Opportunity through expertise and popularity creates the platform for successful books. With only four black CEOs in the […]
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New and Notable – 9/11/20
Every week, I find myself sending a variety of short notes with news and insights from the world of business book publishing. These notes go to authors, friends and colleagues who might benefit. Not quite the depth of one of my research reports, but much of this is little things that aren’t really reported in […]
The First Requirement
All successful books needs to solve a problem. I know that might sound obvious, but as a reader, you’ve bought books that miss this most basic requirement. You pick up a book expecting to get help and find something different. Sometimes, the problem is described in a way that doesn’t match your experiences. Other times, […]
