Building Things That Matter & Publishing Without Permission
A William BenitezBuilding things that matter: publishing, woodworking, practical business, and lessons from everyday life.
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When a Friendly Book Compliment Raises a Red Flag
Most writers enjoy compliments about their books.
I know I do.
It’s especially flattering when the compliment appears to come from an editor at a major traditional publishing company.
Recently, Barbara received just such an email.
The e...
Two Books Deeply Rooted in the Natural World
Some books begin with a story.
Others begin with a question.
For Moonda Ortiz, two small books grew from something deeper—a lifelong connection with the natural world and a fascination with how we change.
The books are quite different....
Can You Imagine a Newborn Baby's First Year?
Do you remember what it was like to be born?
I don’t remember, but Jill Zapata wondered about it.
Jill, a grandmother of five, thought about how each of her grandchildren might have perceived this strange new world during those first mome...
You Never Know Who Your Book Will Reach
I seldom write two posts in a row about the same book.
I’m making an exception for Daniel E. Macias’s Altar Boys Anonymous because shortly after my last post appeared, Daniel shared an excellent review he had just received.
And it reminde...
Short Stories Can Take a Lifetime to Write
Daniel E. Macias never considered himself a writer.
In fact, when we first discussed publishing Altar Boys Anonymous, he told me he had written the stories primarily for friends and family.
But Daniel had something every writer needs.
St...
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Bill Benitez is an independent publisher and writer specializing in practical nonfiction and thoughtfully produced short books.
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