This Valentine’s season, we’re celebrating timeless tales of devotion–from the rebellious priest who inspired a global holiday to the reissue of a beloved novel that captures the magic of making a wish.

As we step into the new year, many of us are reflecting on the ambitions we want to pursue. With winter settling in across the northern hemisphere, we find ourselves spending more time indoors–perfect for plotting, planning, and considering what we aim to achieve in the year ahead. For some, this means writing our first book or working toward reaching a wider audience with the books we’ve created. My passion for publishing and helping others has inspired me to share my experience.

Publishing a book can be a gratifying experience. But before diving too deep into the intricacies of the publishing process, it’s crucial to understand your motivations for writing in the first place. What’s driving you to create and share this work with the world?

Like the industrial revolution, AI will change how we do business.

With the rise of social media and endless streams of content, our attention spans have become shorter than ever before. As a result, designers and publishers of long-form text are facing new challenges. How do we create content that is approachable, engaging, and, most importantly, able to retain the reader's attention?

Ray Eames, Gere Kavanaugh + Betsey Johnson

Zelda Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker + Diana Vreeland

Nina Simone, Virginia Woolf + Jackie Ormes