Having just finished The Silkworm, the second novel in Robert Galbraith’s Cormoran Strike series, I find myself thinking a lot about pseudonyms. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know that Robert Gablraith is a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series and The Casual Vacancy. Rowling assumed the pen …Read More.
Read MoreHello there! I’m Emily, one of Beaufort’s new summer interns. For the sake of this blog, however, I will be known as SWS, or Septimus Warren Smith, inspired by one of my favorite books of all time, Mrs. Dalloway. Just recently, Ripe Time – an organization that adapts literature for the stage (check ‘em out! …Read More.
Read MoreHello there book lovers (and others as well). I’m Alex and I’m going to be an intern for the summer here at Beaufort Books. I’m a Communications and English Literature major, and as you can probably tell from my current workplace, I love books and reading. The one thing I love almost as much as …Read More.
Read MoreIt feels very strange to be writing my last blog post for Beaufort. I have spent the last five months working here, and it feels as though I’ve only been here for a few weeks at most. I am, however, incredibly excited to experience BEA, which is happening next weekend at the Javits Center. …Read More.
Read MoreI can hardly believe that the time has come for me to say goodbye to the Beaufort office. My last week here has crept up on me, along with my last round of college finals and my graduation from NYU next week. Change can be overwhelming, but I feel as though I have truly grown …Read More.
Read MoreIn my time at Beaufort, I’ve become increasingly tuned into just how important an author’s attitude is toward the success of a book. While it may seem obvious that a good attitude is beneficial to success in any endeavor, I’ve never really thought of writers that way. If anything, the opposite seemed true. Popular culture …Read More.
Read MoreAs an English major, I’m required to read a lot of books in a very short period of time. As someone who’staking a lot of medieval literature classes, a lot of what I read is either in a language I don’t understand or long-winded histories of saints. Sometimes, it’s both. A lot of the time, …Read More.
Read MoreI spent this past week in California where I had a lovely time, apart from missing the Beaufort office, of course. On my plane ride back to New York, I slept soundly throughout most of the flight. I didn’t exchange words with the woman sitting next me until we landed and I awoke to the …Read More.
Read MoreAs Spring limps its way closer, I am continually drawn to the outdoors. Although I live, study and work in the city, I love the woods and outdoor activities, such as hiking and camping. I love the feeling of freedom I get in the woods, from electronics, responsibilities, and the bustle of New York. My …Read More.
Read MoreParts 1 and 2 of this series can be found here: http://www.beaufortbooks.com/2014/02/the-future-of-publishing-part-1/ http://www.beaufortbooks.com/2014/02/the-future-of-publishing-part-2/ So how can publishers stay profitable against the shifting tide? By finding ways to incentivize print copies. Remember, books are becoming a luxury, so their aesthetics are more pivotal to their success than ever before. This might necessitate investing more money in …Read More.
Read MoreThe first installment of this series can be found here: http://www.beaufortbooks.com/2014/02/the-future-of-publishing-part-1/ A second camp of people prognosticating the end of publishing are addressing the much more legitimate threat of digital books. I’ve recently moved apartments, and my new roommate is a self-published novelist in his forties who has seen considerable commercial success, reaching peak positions on …Read More.
Read MoreMany people can’t figure out how to dress appropriately for the upcoming day’s weather, yet when it comes to publishing, everyone’s a soothsayer. When I told family and friends that I intended to intern and get started in the business, the most common reactions were: “…Why?” “Are you sure?” and “Don’t do it! Don’t you …Read More.
Read MoreI have recently had my mind on the public’s fascination with reality. Whether it’s reality television, the news, or the latest celebrity scandal, people seem to be more involved in the personal lives of others now more than ever. As Beaufort Books is a publisher mainly of non-fiction, this appears to be working in our …Read More.
Read MoreWell, hello! My name is Rio, and I am one of the new interns at Beaufort Books this spring! My nom de plume this year will be Beausenberry Pie, because I love pie: I love making it, eating it, and learning new recipes for it. (My personal new favorite, which I made for the holidays, is a winter …Read More.
Read MoreWith a heavy heart and a stomach full of Chinese food, I write this last blog post for my internship with Beaufort. My time at Beaufort has been so great and I honestly cannot believe that today is my last day here. Coming into this office with no publishing experience and no idea what to …Read More.
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