Announcements
Want to Buy My Publishing Company?
Why I'm putting Motion Publishing up for sale.
Tag: Publishing
Thoughts, observations, and occasional rants about the strange, often maddening business of books.
Announcements
Paperback Version of Too Big to Ignore Released
The latest and considerably cheaper version of my fifth book is now out.
Platforms
Robert Reich Is Wrong
Thoughts on Big Tech and the need to break up "monopolies."
Publishing
Calling Bullshit on Authors United
Thoughts on the latest move by some authors in the Amazon-Hachette dispute.
Big Data
Publishing, Piketty, and Predictions
Thoughts on our inability to accurately predict.
Communication
9 Things I've Learned as a Published Author
Reflecting on a milestone of sorts.
Announcements
The Age of the Platform: Indonesian Version
More good news on my award-winning book.
Communication
Should You Self-Publish? My Forbes Interview
Some thoughts on writing, publishing, and disintermediation.
Publishing
Writing and Publishing Options for First-Time Authors
So, you want to write a book. What are your options?
Announcements
Looking for Data-Visualization Case Studies for My Next Book
Want your organization featured in The Visual Organization?
Announcements
Publishing and Writing Seminar
Want to learn more about the business of writing and publishing?
Publishing
How to Vet a PR Firm
Hiring a PR firm is a big investment. Here's some advice based on personal experience.
Communication
Why You Shouldn't Care About Negative Reviews
Don't welcome them, but don't fear them either.
Communication
So You Want to Write a Business Book
As I near the publication of book #5, I've picked up a few hard-won lessons along the way.
Analytics
The Social Data Police
A post on catty ex-clients and how Amazon uses data to improve its review of reviews.
Platforms
Amazon: A Life Saver?
A simply amazing story of how one author used Amazon platform's.
Platforms
Coliloquy and the Age of the Publishing Platform
Few industries are as ripe for platforms and disruption as publishing.
Announcements
Publication of 101 Lightbulb Moments in Data Management
I'm psyched to have served as the editor for this book.