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Stories from Book Tour Day 1 (w/photos)

Posted on October 16, 2013October 16, 2013 in On Tour, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

I’m here in NYC all week on book tour for The Year Without Pants (full schedule here). There is nothing fancy…

How to transition a team to remote work

Posted on October 12, 2013May 4, 2025 in Management, remote work, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

Vivek Haldar wrote this thoughtful review of The Year Without Pants. His primary critique is there wasn’t enough focus on…

My letter to the Next Microsoft CEO (BusinessWeek)

Posted on October 10, 2013 in General, Management, Microsoft, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

BusinessWeek asked me to use my experience at WordPress.com to offer advice to the future CEO of Microsoft: Recently,…

Why the book is called The Year Without Pants (the real reason)

Posted on October 9, 2013October 9, 2013 in Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

When you put the words without pants in the title of a book people ask interesting questions. Some love…

Q&A about The Year Without Pants

Posted on October 1, 2013March 9, 2020 in remote work, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

The folks at Jossey-Bass asked me a few questions about The Year Without Pants. I’m reposting them here: You…

The Best Narrative Books about Making Software

Posted on September 30, 2013July 9, 2014 in Software/Web development, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

I read many books about the making of great things. I want to learn everything I can from historic…

My Return to WordPress.com

Posted on September 30, 2013September 29, 2013 in On Tour, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

It’s rare that companies have books written about them. Most aren’t interested and those that are must find a…

Mega list of Remote Work Tips and Tricks

Posted on September 25, 2013October 8, 2019 in remote work, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

There is a ton of advice on remote work and I’m compiling a list of good, simple advice for…

The Year Without Pants v1: Typos and corrections

Posted on September 23, 2013September 23, 2013 in Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

Much like software, first releases of books, despite the makers best wishes, have their share of mistakes. Mary, John…

And the signed book goes to…

Posted on September 18, 2013 in Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

Recently I offered a signed copy if you vote on the ad for The Year Without Pants. Nearly 80…

Ten Great Reasons To Try The Year Without Pants

Posted on September 18, 2013March 9, 2020 in remote work, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

If you’re not sure if the book The Year Without Pants: WordPress.com & The Future of Work  is for you,…

Year Without Pants: Launch Party in Seattle (Photos)

Posted on September 18, 2013September 18, 2013 in Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

About 100 friends and fans joined me last night to help celebrate the launch of The Year Without Pants which…

List of Year Without Pants reviews & mentions

Posted on September 17, 2013October 30, 2015 in General, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

Thanks to everyone who has tweeted, Facebooked and blogged so far in support of The Year Without Pants: WordPress.com…

On Sale NOW: The Year Without Pants

Posted on September 17, 2013 in Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

The time is now. Three years in the making, you can now buy The Year Without Pants. It’s launch…

How To Help with Book Launch (Today)

Posted on September 16, 2013September 18, 2013 in Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

Thanks for even thinking of helping out with launching my next book. What many don’t know is marketing is…

The 7 things authors do before book launch day

Posted on September 11, 2013August 31, 2016 in Ghost, Writing Well, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

Authors lead odd lives. Most of what people know of us we control through blog posts and books. Behind…

Does your charity want pants? (Seattle)

Posted on September 10, 2013September 10, 2013 in Seattle, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

Sept. 17th is launch day for my book The Year Without Pants. I’m throwing a launch party, and I’d…

The Year Without Pants: Official Movie Trailer

Posted on September 6, 2013March 9, 2020 in remote work, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

I think you folks will like this, and it’s definitely worth watching thru to the last shot. If you…

Book Tour Schedule 2013 (Year Without Pants)

Posted on September 4, 2013October 20, 2013 in Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

 Here is the current speaking schedule for The Year Without Pants. Note: this is changing quickly and the further…

Free chapter: The Year Without Pants

Posted on September 3, 2013March 9, 2020 in remote work, Year Without Pantsby Scott Berkun

Hi there. I’m proud to share with you today a free chapter for The Year Without Pants. The official…

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