Are women nonfiction authors getting a raw deal from publishers?

Are women nonfiction authors getting a raw deal from publishers?

ByJosh Bernoff

To prepare for two recent presentations to groups of women authors, I revisited my survey of over 200 nonfiction authors, examining whether their answers varied by gender. For the most part, women and men authors in my survey had the same experiences and used many of the same tactics. But one dramatic difference emerged: the…

For minority authors, a book can generate respect and counteract bias

For minority authors, a book can generate respect and counteract bias

ByJosh Bernoff

Why should older white men get all the respect? I’ve been talking to a diverse collection of executives, thinkers, and authors: men and women; old and young; white, black, Hispanic, and Asian; North American, European, Asian, and Australian. Here’s a shocker: if you’re seeking attention for your ideas, it’s easier if you’re an older, white,…