Public Posts
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On Horses and Clear Writing
A short post on an obscure term.
Squaring the Distribution Circle
As always, there's no such thing as a free lunch.
You've Written an Incoherent Nonfiction Manuscript. Now What?
Seven options for how to proceed.
More Accolades for The Catalysts
I couldn't be happier for Amanda Wick.
The Catalysts Wins Axiom Award
The fifth Racket title has taken home some hardware.
RacketHub Agents Have Arrived
Agentic AI can do many things, including helping authors research and write quality nonfiction books.
Adiós, Citation Hell
This new benefit for Racket Publishing subscribers is a godsend for nonfiction writers who care about proper formatting and despise manual work.
LinkedIn Profile Evaluator
The professional social network is rife with scammers targeting writers. This new subscriber benefit helps scribes separate the wheat from the chaff.
Author Spam Assessment Tool
This new Racket Publishing subscriber benefit helps scribes discern legit emails from bogus and dangerous ones.
AI Nonfiction Writing Evaluator
This new Racket Publishing subscriber benefit assesses the strengths and weaknesses of the words on a page.
2025: The Year in Review
A look back at what Racket Publishing has accomplished since 2024 ended.
Serious Books Only
Thoughts on a near collaboration this year, an HBO show, and preserving the integrity of my boutique hybrid outfit.
The Myth of the Single Hybrid Publisher
Apples, oranges, and coconuts are all round fruits, but that's where the similarities end. The same truism applies to publishing outfits.
AI Book Settlement Tracker
This new Notion template lets authors track key information about their pirated works.
Writer Sloppiness Remains Alive and Well
As a nondescript Saturday morning proved, examples of poorly written prose remain pervasive.
AI and the Speed Conundrum
Legacy publishers have routinely struggled to beat the clock. AI only exacerbates their problem.
AI and Author Empowerment
A short post about preserving our humanity.
The Myth of the Necessary Reader Confusion
Certain books' subjects require feeling perplexed while reading them, right? In a word, no.
What AI Thinks of Your Writing
It's never been easier to run your prose through the wringer.
The Ultimate Argument for Hybrid Publishing
Why it's best to strongly rethink working with traditional publishers these days.
New Notion Template: Simple Service Provider Evaluation Tool
Looking for an easy way to evaluate editors, designers, ghostwriters, and other publishing folks? Look no further.
Racket Publishing's Next Chapter
Exciting news on where we're going.
Publication of The Catalysts
The fifth Racket title is out.
How Notion Benefits Authors
If you're not using it, you're missing out on all sorts of goodies.
Pre-Order The Catalysts
News on the fifth Racket title.
New RacketHub Features: Project Pulse and Participant Polling
A simple way to prevent book projects from getting derailed.
New Notion Template: Manuscript Word-Count Tracker
A simple way to track your progress as you write. Oh, and it's free.
How to Vet Hybrid Publishers
Thoughts on an epic decision that every author needs to make.
Congrats to Racket Client Dr. Alli Kert
A licensed psychologist had an idea for a book. It's now out.
Fifth Racket Title Coming
Amanda Wick's bold debut effort, The Catalysts, arrives soon.
Meet RacketHub
Our first product is an insanely powerful, flexible, proven, and intuitive book management system built for authors, coaches, ghostwriters, and publishers.
The Nine Wins Two Axiom Awards
Some recognition for the third Racket title.
A New Coat of Paint
It was time to tweak this site's appearance. So I did.
Publication of Reimagining Payments
The fourth Racket title is out.
A Note to Indie Authors on the Recent Spotify Announcement
If professional scribes don’t value their content, no one else will.
Update on Latest Racket Title
Reimagining Payments arrives later this year.
Appearance on Beyond the Cover Podcast
A fun chat about an array of interesting topics.
A Note to Former Scribe Media Clients
Your publishing partner just shut its doors. What to do?
Publication of The Nine
Racket's third title is now live. 💥
New Racket Title Coming
Reimagining Payments arrives later this year.
Publication of Low-Code/No-Code
The new Racket title is out now.
Publication of Project Management in the Hybrid Workplace
The first Racket title has arrived. Rejoice.
Announcing New Racket Publishing Author Marketing Course
In The Author Flywheel, I open up my book of author hacks developed and refined over the past twelve years.