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All three authors, along with Member-Author Team co-lead Natalie Jacobsen, took different journeys to getting published, but their messages were surprisingly similar. Retired CBS News correspondent Dan Raviv's first book "Every Spy A Prince: The Complete History of Israel’s Intelligence Community," published at the same time of the first Gulf War, spent 15 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list. Bookstores wanted books about the Middle East, Raviv said. He attributed luck to much of his early success that he has been chasing ever since. Edward Segal's publisher gave him the weekend to…
Rick Pullen was published by an Amazon imprint, and that luckily meant they promoted it, elevating it to number one. He has been looking to recreate that magic experienced with his debut novel. All agreed that getting an agent is the preferred way to approach publishing, but both Jacobsen, who published her first novel, "Ghost Train," with a small publisher, and Pullen, author of three crime thrillers, published their first books without an agent—but not because they didn’t try. Jacobsen had 128 agents reject her book. Pullen finally got an agent – after "Naked Ambition" was number one on…
National Press Club Member-Author Team examines publishing journeys
Having success publishing a book needs luck and timing—and sometimes an agent, a panel of authors told a National Press Club Member-Author Team dinner on May 15. The Member-Author Team was established this year by NPC President Mike Balsamo to bring together authors, would-be writers and those who support them. The panel was the inaugural event featuring team members.
Type: News
Rubinton talks to Broadcast/Podcast Team Co-chair Mike Hempen about why he wrote the book, the many books and articles McPhee has written, and why much of McPhee's work is unrecognized by the general public. They also discuss the writing seminar McPhee taught for 50 years and how many of his students went on to successful editing and writing careers. Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. Besides playing on Press.org, Update-1 can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube Music, Audacity and TuneIn by searching for “NPC Update-1.”
Update-1: Shining the light on the writings of John McPhee
He's 94 years old and has been a writer for more than 70 years, winning many awards during that time, including a Pulitzer Prize, yet many people are unfamiliar with John McPhee. This edition of Update-1 features NPC member Noel Rubinton, who has written a new book, "Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee."
Type: News
Shining Light on the Writings of John McPhee
He's 94 years old and has been a writer for more than 70 years, winning many awards during that time, including a Pulitzer Prize. But many people are not familiar with John McPhee. This edition of Update-1 features NPC member Noel Rubinton, who has written a new book, "Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee." Rubinton talks to Broadcast Podcast team co-chair Mike Hempen about why he wrote the book, the many books and articles McPhee has written, and why much of McPhee's work is not recognized by the general public. They also discuss the writing seminar McPhee…
Type: Media
The Côte d’Ivoire Diaspora Press Conference
The Côte d’Ivoire Diaspora in the U.S. Holds Press Conference to Discuss Recommendations for Democracy and Peace Ahead of the Presidential elections in Côte d’Ivoire. WHO: The Committee of Actions for Côte d’Ivoire (C.A.C.I-USA), a leading political movement for the promotion of peace and democracy in Côte d’Ivoire and West Africa. Speaker: Eric Edi, Ph.D., Managing Director, C.A.C.I Program Manager, Former Adjunct Professor of Global Politics and Human Rights, Jefferson University, East Falls Campus,…
Type: Event
Conversation with the authors of 'How to Save the Amazon'
The journalist Dom Phillips was writing a book on the Amazon. Unfortunately, he never got to finish it - he was murdered by a criminal organization, alongside his research partner Bruno Pereira. But his friends and family, to honor his legacy, completed his book. On Wednesday, June 11, the Press Freedom Center will be joined by Dom's widow, Alêssandra Sampaio, the Intercept’s Andrew Fishman and others to discuss the upcoming book 'How to Save the Amazon: A Journalist's Fatal Quest for Answers.' Copies of How to Save the Amazon will be available for purchase during the event. Or Pre-order your…
Type: Event
Embassy Press Attaché Mixer
On Tuesday, May 20, National Press Club members invite embassies’ press and communications staff to join Club members for The National Press Club’s Embassy Press Attaché Mixer. This event, sponsored by the Club's International Correspondents Team, is designed to bring together Washington’s diplomatic community and the Club’s vibrant network of journalists. It’s a unique opportunity for journalists and embassy officials to connect and build relationships with those covering their respective countries. Drinks and small bites will be provided. Guests will also have the opportunity to take a…
Type: Event