Self-publishing is the way of the future. But if you’re going to do it, do it right. Hiring an experienced editor is a great place to start.
March 3, 2021
Tristessa, by Jack Kerouac
Raw, gritty, undeniable. Tristessa, written by Jack Kerouac, is one of the greatest works ever on addiction, told from the harrowing depths of the Mexico City underground.
February 20, 2021
Chinese Takeout, by Arthur Nersesian
Chinese Takeout by Arthur Nersesian, author of cult classic The Fuck-Up. A modern classic, under-appreciated must-read.
January 12, 2021
Lifestyle Design, Intentionality, Cornerstones, and 2021
Outlining and planning the coming year through intentional goals, business cornerstones, and lifestyle design.
January 11, 2021
What We Talk About When We Talk About 2020
2020 was an interesting year. The best and worst, somehow, all wrapped into 365 days we’ll never forget. Here’s how mine played out.
August 18, 2020
How Hitler Nearly Killed the Great American Novel and Charles Bukowski Saved It
Never before has a novel encapsulated downtrodden, depression-era Los Angels like John Fante’s Ask the Dust. And it’s not up for debate. It’s a pure masterclass through and through, one of the greatest pieces in the literary canon without even trying. It’s often been touted as the Left Coast’s answer to Gatsby, their Great American Novel. The way Fante describes the city and goes into deep, ruthless detail about its
July 26, 2020
Hemingway’s Iceberg Theory and How it Changed Sentences Forever
Ernest Hemingway’s iceberg theory revolutionized prose and literary masculinity for years to come. Click through to see its origins and how it evolved.
July 19, 2020
Top 5 Minimalist Books of All-Time
Literary minimalism is the art of cutting out the fluff and making your prose get right to the point. Click through to see my 5 favorite minimalist books.