We asked for 8 word memoirs about people’s memories of their first year in the book biz. Here’s what they came up with:
The Godfather, “our” book #1. Hooked for life. -Bridget Marmion
When work’s such fun, who really needs money? -Connie Shaw
From platen to pencil, ink pot to hot spot Eugene G. Schwartz
Country girl, city bookshop, new family, vocation found. -Helen O’Dare
Tiny book packaging company. First steps. Big dreams. -Krista Reiner Carnes
This is a broom, go sweep the warehouse. -Larry Downs
That house would make such a great bookstore. -Dana Barrett
Why do I have to be so quiet? -Caryn Toering
Looking for Mr.Goodbar; business run by characters. -Steven Sussman
Real job with benefits–but no IBM Selectric;-) -Barbara Miller
Media Bistro, networking for editor, agents, novel, memoirs. -Shaktima Brien
Accept nothing, try everything, it’s a new world!” -Cindy Peng
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[...] here. This piece is a charming long-form spin on one of Trendsetter’s first pieces, the “Eight-Word Memoir of My First Year in Publishing,” and it’s full of very practical wisdom that’s applicable even if you’re not in [...]