Writer's Block

The publishing process has remained largely unchanged in the last century; however, the last few decades have seen a change in the way publishers market books. Enter the author photo. Contributing Editor Lorie Boucher elaborates on her view of why this successful marketing ploy spells doom for writers and readers alike. Also, in this issue’s essay, frequent WB contributor Tracy Pomerinke guides us in the art of reading a book’s cover.

	Deconstructing the Author Photo In her subtle writing style, Lorie Boucher explains why the author photo is the seemingly innocuous launch pad from which all evil is sprung.
	The Under-Cover Book Guide Why read a book when you can just look at the cover? Tracy Pomerinke’s  fictitious guide to the art of reading book covers teaches you everything you need to know so you never have to read another book.
	Technical Writer Wanted Peter Zvalo recommends considering the importance of  how the answers you give to job interview questions will be perceived as much as what you are saying.
	Camping Out Miss Hoopty and Delilah go whitewater rafting and survive — each other’s company.