Harper Lee
Book Authors: Before They Became Famous
Many book authors didn’t start off being bestselling writers. They started with all sort of jobs. Here are a few of the odd jobs writers have worked prior to their success as book authors. Charles Dickens, author of The Tale of Two Cities — At age 12, he worked in a shoe polish factory labeling jars. […]
Seth Godin: Harper Lee and Two Mythical Promises
The following is taken from an email of Seth Godin (reprinted by permission): Harper Lee is a legend and a genius. She’s also the exception that proves the rule, twice. Rule 1: Your book will not be beautifully edited, it will not be lovingly hand sold, it will not be taught in schools across the […]