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

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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,”...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

“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...

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...