New Cambridge Observer’s Anita Harris on PBS “To the Contrary”
Cambridge Author and Communications Consultant Anita Harris discusses the Sheryl Sandberg Ban Bossy on PBS’ To the Contrary.
Books & Publishing
Cambridge Common Press launches Broken Patterns, 2nd edition–for women’s history month
A new edition of Anita Harris’ book, Broken Patterns, has been published by Cambridge Common Press. The book, tells stories of women in male-dominated professions–and places these groundbreaking women, along with their mothers and grandmothers, in historical context. The book offers insight into issues faced by modern career women and perspective on the debate surrounding Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In.
Books & Publishing
My first e-book purchase: Out for Blood…on Vampires, of all things!
Cambridge author Anita Harris on friend Margot Adler’s new book on current fascination with vampires, which explores issues of power, politics, morality, identity, and even the fate of the planet.
Books & Publishing, Women, Workplace
Professional Women Opt Out: A Complicated Conundrum
Like Sheryl Sandberg, the Facebook COO and author of Lean-In, Cambridge author Anita Harris is troubled by the conundrum created when talented women opt out of careers and lose the opportunity to advance to positions that might allow them to influence workplace culture. But, Harris suggests, perhaps it is not the privileged who are likeliest to push for change or equality for others.
Books & Publishing
Ebooks and authors: The math of publishing doesn’t add up
Authors have no idea what books cost or what profits publishers make. But even a former English major like me can figure out that authors make next-to-nothing…If only I had a day job, I’d know not to quit it, just yet.
Books & Publishing, Readings
Lincoln MA, Reading: Ithaca Diaries
This is a brief report on a reading from Ithaca Diaries, my book in progress about college in the late 1960s. It took place on Monday, Dec. 14, 2009 at the library in Lincoln, MA.
Books & Publishing, free press, Journalism, Media, media finance, New Media, newspapers, press, social media
ProPublica: Newsgathering of, by and for the people
I think it’s exciting that members of the public can now help the press enhance understanding of the world we live in. I do wonder how many people will remain interested in contributing for free. But for journalists, here’s a scoop: ProPublica is hiring.
—–Anita Harris
Books & Publishing, New Media, social media, Technology
Seeking a Vublisher for my Vook
I’m excited to be able integrate a myriad of forms that will allow me to share my experiences and my peers’ with my readers –er–viewers–er surfers. Oh, heck. My audience, if I can figure out how to find one
