The problem with a can-do attitude

In book publishing, being Super On the Ball is a particularly hard-to-tackle form of procrastination. A note on what healthy time management *really* looks like in this industry. (Hint: not me.)

Those of us who are successful in book publishing—authors, agents, editors, the lot—have a few personality traits in common. For one, we are supremely interesting, IF I DO SAY SO MYSELF: perceptive, witty, curious, sensitive, empathic, fun. Back when parties were still a thing, most of us were fabulous at them. Sob.

We are also survivors. By which I mean…