Blog

Apr 92 min read

The Value of Continued Connections

Writing, to many, is solitary work. Research, as well, can connote time by yourself spent interpreting data, not to mention the time...

Do Side Writing Projects Sideline your Book Project?

John Bond

Mar 102 min read

Do Side Writing Projects Sideline your Book Project?

By John Bond Journal articles. Grant proposals. Book chapters. White papers. Blog posts for a friend. Contributions to the university...

Consider Creating a ‘Commonplace Book’ to Inspire, Remind, and Refresh You and Your Writing

John Bond

Oct 9, 20232 min read

Consider Creating a ‘Commonplace Book’ to Inspire, Remind, and Refresh You and Your Writing

A Commonplace Book is a way to compile knowledge important to you. It can become a valued snapshot of you and your interests as you grow...

John Bond

Jun 9, 20232 min read

Chat GPT: Forget About It…

by John Bond Unless you were on that island with Tom Hanks in Cast Away, you have likely heard a lot about ChatGPT, Bard, and other...

Understanding the Decision from Your Journal Publisher

John Bond

Apr 9, 20238 min read

Understanding the Decision from Your Journal Publisher

The big day has arrived. You look in your In Box and there is an email from a journal editor. You submitted your manuscript over 60 days...

Considering a Journal's Publishing Model for Your Manuscript

John Bond

Feb 8, 20233 min read

Considering a Journal's Publishing Model for Your Manuscript

When you are deciding where to submit your next journal article manuscript, considering the journal’s publishing model is very important....

Choosing a journal to submit your new manuscript

John Bond

Dec 7, 20223 min read

Choosing a journal to submit your new manuscript

Your research is done. You have a solid first draft. Now, where will you submit your paper? Authors will either have a quick answer or...

Staying Focused During Vacations and the Holidays

John Bond

Nov 16, 20222 min read

Staying Focused During Vacations and the Holidays

Nothing is quite so sweet as seeing that block on your calendar that says, “Vacation,” or “Holiday.” Of course, it comes with some...

John Bond

Nov 2, 20222 min read

Advice: Do Nothing

How is your schedule? If you are like the rest of the people I know, you either: Rolled your eyes, Snorted, Laughed, Said, “Don’t ask,”...

Talk to me: Using dictation software to write

John Bond

Sep 16, 20222 min read

Talk to me: Using dictation software to write

How often do you talk to your computer? Last month I discussed the growing sophistication of programs that read your writing aloud from...

Is distraction free writing possible in the digital age?

John Bond

May 18, 20222 min read

Is distraction free writing possible in the digital age?

I was intrigued years ago, when I first saw the cell phone feature that replied to a text that I was driving. I wondered where my life...

John Bond

Apr 21, 20223 min read

Amazon: friend or foe?

When I ask writers, authors, or publishers about Amazon, I get a variety of responses: I love Amazon. I just ordered laundry detergent...

3 Ways publishers evaluate book proposals and query letters

John Bond

Mar 16, 20222 min read

3 Ways publishers evaluate book proposals and query letters

Coming to want to author a book is a slow process. There is likely ruminating, rethinking, internal debating, conflicting feelings,...

How do Publishers Find New Books or Authors?

John Bond

Feb 23, 20222 min read

How do Publishers Find New Books or Authors?

Book proposals and query letters are the primary vehicle to ask publishers if they are interested in a project. But is that the only way...

How to sabotage your writing and publishing efforts

John Bond

Jan 20, 20223 min read

How to sabotage your writing and publishing efforts

By John Bond It is a new year and I hope 2022 will be a healthy, contented, and successful one for you. The successful part requires hard...

John Bond

Dec 17, 20213 min read

Is there a market for your book?

Writing a book takes hours; perhaps a thousand or more including the research and editing. Needless to say it is a major commitment that...

John Bond

Nov 12, 20212 min read

Where will publishing be in 2032?

What will 2032 be like? Does thinking about this cause you anxiety regarding climate change, politics, or social media? Well, set that...

John Bond

Oct 15, 20212 min read

Finding your sweet spot

Where is the best place to write? In some people's mind, they will find an idyllic location. Quiet. All your resources and materials at...

John Bond

Sep 10, 20213 min read

Your Work and International Markets

“My work will have broad appeal in Europe.” “China is a growing market and I think they’d love my book.” “I’d like to see a...

John Bond

Aug 9, 20211 min read

Small Changes, Then Big Ones

I am reminded that many times we can't gauge change. It happens slowly. Almost imperceptible on a day-by-day basis. Sometimes we make...