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Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Put Play into Practice

Not everything is meant for public consumption. This might seem counter to the general trend of modern society, where every moment of every day is shared and shared passionately. ...

Behind the Books

Cookies by Chef Coy: Behind the Book with Secoyah Browne

What began as a late night stress-relieving activity from a job in real estate finance has become a brand worth watching and a cookbook you’ll want to literally sink ...

Planning & Creating

How to take creative risks and get comfortable doing it

Taking risks in your creative endeavors can be as intimidating as it is essential. The path less traveled often leads to the most extraordinary outcomes. Yet, many of us ...

Blurb

How print‑on‑demand technology revolutionized self‑expression

History likes loud turning points: Gutenberg setting metal type, Eastman packaging roll film, Jobs unveiling the first iPhone. But sometimes revolutions slip in quietly. Print-on-demand (POD) was one of those. ...

Self-Publishing

The rise of self-publishing: an interview with Blurb founder Eileen Gittins

Editor's note: This post was first published in June 2014 and was most recently updated on December 19, 2025. We’re a little biased, sure, but we think that one of ...