Skip to content

Scott Berkun

  • Books
  • Blog
  • Newsletter
  • Speaking
  • About Scott
  • Contact
  • TwitterFacebook

Category: Writing Well

Sheer will

Posted on May 12, 2004 in The Art of PM book, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

Sheer will mf. One large primal scream later, I feel much better. Trying the chin up thing – when…

They’re interested

Posted on March 30, 2004 in The Art of PM book, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

Got responses back the same day on the PM proposal. Both are tech book publishers and accepted submissions via…

Sent PM proposal

Posted on March 22, 2004 in The Art of PM book, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

Finished revising the PM book proposal over the weekend. New Riders, and another publisher weren’t interested (probably rightfully so,…

Changing focus

Posted on March 19, 2004May 14, 2024 in Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

With several chapters of the London book in the bag, and proposals out there, I’ve decided to switch gears…

Mailed London book proposal

Posted on March 13, 2004April 1, 2021 in London underground, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

Mailed out the London book proposal to several publishers. Dropped them off in the drive thru mailbox. Heard them…

PM Book proposal finished

Posted on March 12, 2004 in The Art of PM book, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

Got the proposal for EPM (working title “The education of a project manager”) finished on Wednesday, and sent it…

Project Management book beginnings

Posted on March 5, 2004 in The Art of PM book, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

When I put together my 2004 plan, and listed my book ideas, a book on my experiences as a…

Chapter 4: London

Posted on February 12, 2004 in London underground, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

Just finished Chapter 4. Wrote a total of 10000 words, but the current version is only about 5000 long.…

Daily writing plan Part 2

Posted on January 19, 2004January 9, 2013 in London underground, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

The daily rhythm is better now. I get up – I write. When I get stuck, I run or…

Chapter 3: London

Posted on January 15, 2004 in London underground, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

I’m working on chapter 3, and it’s been slow. Pulling teeth. Not fun. I get little ideas, and run…

Drafts of drafts

Posted on January 10, 2004 in London underground, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

Showed a first draft of chapter one to Frank and Jill – lots of questions and comments. The hardest…

Daily writing plan

Posted on January 8, 2004 in Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

The plan I want to have, the daily plan, is something like this: 9:00am – get up. Run or…

Berkun plan 2004

Posted on January 2, 2004 in Plans and goals, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

It’s been 3 months since I left Microsoft – I promised Jill a “Scott 2004 plan” and I finished…

Writing plan

Posted on December 12, 2003January 9, 2013 in London underground, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

I have half a moleskin journal filled with my notes and observations from the London trip. I have 250…

Power is out

Posted on December 6, 2003 in Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

Power is out. On the old Sony laptop. Fire going. Reading and writing. When the power goes out every…

The Chunnel

Posted on December 1, 2003 in London underground, Travel, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

In London – actually heading to Paris from London, currently in the Chunnel. Frank is across from me, Ipod…

London project

Posted on November 8, 2003January 9, 2013 in London underground, Writing Wellby Scott Berkun

The plan is set – Spending 3 weeks in London doing research for the London underground book (as in…

Posts navigation

Newer posts →

Scott Berkun is the author of nine popular books on creativity, design, leadership and public speaking. You can hire him to speak or follow him on LinkedIn and Facebook.

Latest Book: Why Design Is Hard

Learn to reframe your frustrations into solvable problems. The sequel to How Design Makes The World.

Subscribe for regular updates, insights and stories

This is the best way to follow Berkun's latest work. And you get free chapters from all of his books. Join over 19,000 fellow subscribers.

Privacy policy enforced by my Rotweiller.

Welcome if you’re new here

Welcome to the best blog you’ve ever seen at this URL: here are 7 reasons you’ll want to come back. Instant delight awaits in trying one of Berkun’s best posts of all space and time.

Read Berkun by popular topics:

  • Creativity
  • Philosophy
  • Ask Berkun
  • Innovation
  • Public Speaking
  • Writing
  • Design
  • Management
  • Culture

Challenge Berkun Now

Dare Berkun to answer a question on any topic, and vote on which one he answers this week.

Challenge and Vote>

Scott's Awesome Books

Why Design Is Hard

Buy on Amazon.com

4_5 Stars

"Concise, breezy, yet filled with excellent strategies for succeeding when the world is tilted against you.” Michael McWatters, VP Product Design for Max/HBO

How Design Makes The World

Buy on Amazon.com

4_5 Stars

“Nobody’s better at explaining how the world really works than Scott Berkun.” – Jeffrey Zeldman, co-founder of A List Apart

The Dance of the Possible

Buy on Amazon.com

5 Stars

"You'll find a lot to steal from this short, inspiring guide to being creative. Made me want to get up and make stuff!" - Austin Kleon, author of How To Steal Like An Artist

The Ghost of My Father

Buy on Amazon.com

4_5 Stars

“Thought-provoking read, and highly recommended…” – Thomas Duff

The Year Without Pants: WordPress.com & the Future of Work

Buy on Amazon.com

4_5 Stars

“If you want to think differently about entrepreneurship, management, or life in general, read this book.” — Tim Ferriss

Mindfire: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

Buy on Amazon.com

4_5 Stars

“The ideas contained in the essays are persuasive and it’s a fun, well focused read. ” — Simon Moore

Confessions of a Public Speaker

Buy on Amazon.com

4_5 Stars

“Berkun tells it like it is… you’ll gain insights to take your skills to the next level.” — Tony Hsieh, CEO Zappos.com

The Myths of Innovation

Buy on Amazon.com

4_5 Stars

“Berkun sets us free to try and change the world.” — Guy Kawasaki

Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management

Buy on Amazon.com

4_5 Stars

“Highly recommended for CEOs, project managers, and hackers alike.” — Matt Mullenweg, Founder WordPress.org

Latest Videos

View More Videos>

About Scott

Scott Berkun is the author of eight popular books on creativity, leadership, philosophy and speaking (more about Scott's background).

You can hire him to speak, ask him a question or follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

  • TwitterFacebookFeed

He’s worked with respected organizations

These folks have written about his work or invited him to speak to them:

workedwith-square_white

Menu

  • Books
  • Blog
  • Newsletter
  • Speaking
  • About Scott
  • Contact
  • TwitterFacebook

Post Categories

  • Creativity
  • Philosophy
  • Ask Berkun
  • Innovation
  • Public Speaking
  • Writing
  • Design
  • Management
  • Pop Culture
You’re reading Scott Berkun. All rights reserved unless otherwise noted.