Update: I had a great time with the guys at Rely Local this morning — if you'd like to listen in,…
Carrie Rollwagen
Give a Book! … and a Hashtag
Penguin is one of my favorite publishers: They produce beautiful editions of classic books. (Those clothbound covers that you see at…
Success! The First Localist Book Signing Is a Wrap!
I’ve worked a lot of book signings — and they’re mostly terrible. An author sits on one side of a table…
The Localist: Think Independent, Buy Local and Take Back the American Dream
This is the book I wrote! Buy it in paperback or as an ebook; it's available for order wherever books are…
A Few of My Favorite (Local) Things
It's Thanksgiving week, and that means the holiday season is really kicking into gear. A lot of people hate that, but…
Self-Publishing: It’s a Rollercoaster
Here’s the best metaphor I can think of for what it’s like to publish a book: It’s like trying to do…
Pop the Champagne! We Have a Release Date!
After a (very) long and stressful day dealing with print bleeds, last-minute edits and color matching yesterday, I'm happy to announce…
How the Minimalists Are Living the Dream, and How to Learn from Them
Tonight, my bookstore, Church Street Coffee & Books, is hosting a couple of guys from Montana for a talk about minimalism.…
Social Media for a Client
It's easy to say numbers don't matter — but how do you communicate that to a client? Up front, find out…
My Two Rules for Social Media
1. Don't post when I have nothing to say 2. Don't post when it makes me feel less human