Shared Experience
by Meagan Frank
The majority of chief executive officers (CEOs) read more intentionally than the average person. The books they deem most influential—from leadership execution to poetry, and the groups with whom they discuss the books they read, vary as widely as their personalities. Traveling too frequently to participate in traditional book clubs, these CEOs find creative ways to regularly read and discuss the books that not only affect their capacity as leaders, but also expose them to “thinking from different points of view” on the road to “becoming a better human.” […]
Features
by Naomi Krueger
Storytelling, especially big stories told aloud, is at the heart of Kelly Barnhill’s experience as both a reluctant reader and the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. From her self-proclaimed “weird, odd imagination,” she spins captivating tales of witches and swamp monsters, wrestling with multi-layered themes of justice and courage, truth and falsehood. […]
Turn the Page
by Staff
Writers looking for agents or editors to champion their books, and agents and editors searching for new talent all successfully use writing contests as a key strategy in discoverability. “Discoverability is so tough these days,” says Regina Brooks, one of New York’s premier young adult literary agents. Writing contests are a good strategy to gain exposure in a highly competitive space. Here’s why Serendipity Literary Agency’s 8th Annual YA Discovery Contest, as well as other reputable writing competitions, are worth the time and effort. […]
