TED founder Renni Browne chats with Owen Laster shortly after his retirement from one of the world's most successful talent agencies and discusses his decision to leave publishing. Read More
Behind The Bestsellers
December 2007 Bestsellers, our analysis of trends from three different bestseller lists.
Click here for our Behind the Bestseller archives.
Writers on Writing
Matt Richtel, Bestselling Author
New York Times journalist and debut author Matt Richtel discusses his
experiences publishing his first novel, the difficult transition from
news articles to manuscript, and his expectations for his future
literary career. Read More
Janet Burroway, Author and Writing Instructor
Burroway offers her insights from years of writing and teaching. She
dissects craft versus talent, the benefits of workshop, and her
textbook, Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft. Read More
David James Poissant, Award Winning Short Story Writer
In the
midst of quickly accumulating literary prizes, David James Poissant took the
time to answer some needling questions on talent, perseverance, and sheer luck
in his burgeoning career as a writer. Read More
Dan Wickett, writer & publisher
Dan Wickett, owner of a new publisher specializing in literary fiction
and webmaster of Emerging Writer's Network, takes a few minutes out of
his busy schedule to let TED pick his brain on the fate of traditional
publishing and the internet's growing lit community.Read More
Kevin Smokler, Writer, Thinker, 'Maker of Mischief'
Kevin Smokler, author of Bookmark Now: Writing in Unreaderly Times,
discusses publishing’s change from dictatorship to democracy (for
better or for worse), blogging’s uses and ever-growing popularity, and
grass-root campaigns for publicity. Smokler states that getting
published is a job just like any other—become a professional. Read More
John Rechy, Author
From a background as a published writer and experienced teacher, Rechy
vents his discouragement at the business-minded publishing industry,
the unsubstantiated claims of a PhD in writing, and the other numerous
hurdles for the aspiring writer. Read More
Click here to read more First 50s, our story-arc analysis of TED's favorite bestsellers.
Best of the Blogosphere
Industry professionals are talking about what you need to know. Click here to read more some of our favorite postings from blogs on writing, publishing, and editing.
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TED founder Renni Browne chats with Owen Laster shortly after his retirement from one of the world's most successful talent agencies and discusses his decision to leave publishing. 
December 2007 Bestsellers, our analysis of trends from three different bestseller lists.
