You Want to Write for a Popular Audience? Really?

By Paul Dicken. At a recent job interview, I explained to the committee that I was trying to write a book for a popular audience. One of them smirked, but at least had the grace to try to hide it behind her hand. The self-described maverick of the team — you know, the one who couldn’t be bothered to wear a suit to the interview — simply laughed out loud. The head of the committee stared at me in genuine amazement. More...