Jess Haberman

Content Director, Anaconda. Publishing consultant and agent. Former book editor. Host of the Tech Pubcast:

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You might think writing a technical book is a great way to make money. It’s not.

"Python in Excel Step by Step" author Dave Langer breaks down the real outcomes in my first episode of the Tech Pubcast:
→ credibility
→ opportunities
→ long-term career leverage

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@17jmumf Get the book: https://t.co/qtwgYqyna5

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I’ve seen co-authors produce great books, and I’ve seen friendships become disasters.

Jacob and @17jmumf described their process, pacing around arguing over ideas with a Google Doc cast on the TV. Good news: They're still friends!

Full ep of 🎙️ Tech Pubcast in the comments.

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@17jmumf Check out the full episode: https://t.co/nif9FQOckC

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Get the book! https://t.co/qtwgYqyna5

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“It takes a certain level of hubris to say: I have something worth saying.”

Writing a book, building a podcast, creating anything meaningful requires the belief that your perspective might genuinely help someone.

"The world is a museum of passion projects." -Jacob Miller

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Check out the full episode: https://t.co/nif9FQOckC
On Spotify: https://t.co/TxffRQn79M
On Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/Sgt1nLD9Fs

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@Lowes said I had a month to return an AC, gave me a code and a date (6/15) to return at the store. Now that I bring it they say it’s too late to return it. ???

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@17jmumf check out the full episode here: https://t.co/66WjuxcrXv

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Most companies are using AI to optimize around the edges. The real opportunity is applying AI to the core value your company delivers.

Great conversation with Jacob Miller and Jeremy Mumford on the Tech Pubcast. @17jmumf

#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI

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Check out the full episode 🎥 https://t.co/4GqEA7Nv8n

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Writing a tech book isn't just about expertise.

Publishers want proof that:
- the topic has an audience
- the market is large enough
- your book stands apart from competing titles

Ryan Dolley explains why a persuasive book proposal is critical for snagging a book deal.

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Watch the full episode here: https://t.co/f4zLlEoGhU

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One of the biggest misconceptions about publishing a tech book: Your publisher will do the marketing for you.

Ryan Dolley explains why publishers want authors who can build an audience and promote their work.

🎥 “Your Publisher Isn’t Your Marketing Hero”

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Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://t.co/f4zLlEoGhU
Spotify: https://t.co/TxffRQn79M
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/Sgt1nLD9Fs

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If your technical book is just a step-by-step tutorial, people will just watch YouTube instead.

The real job of a book is different: Teach people how to think.

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@danpfeiffer Cracks me up that a majority of Dan’s tweets are sharing dumb Trump/GOP things and begging someone to put them in an ad or poll

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Today, Anaconda acquired @OuterboundsHQ.

As AI rewrites how software is built, the question is no longer who writes the code, but what it's built on.

Together, the platforms deliver a trusted foundation across the full AI-native development lifecycle: https://t.co/OnmKuAvzBT

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check out the full episode here: https://t.co/AoHv2YGbr8

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Imposter syndrome plagues the best of us.

A tech reviewer leaves 2–3 critical comments and suddenly it feels like your whole book is wrong.

Dave Langer’s advice: write what you know, not what you want to be known for.

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Check out the full episode on YouTube: https://t.co/J9cwI6CN7m
Spotify: https://t.co/TxffRQn79M
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/Sgt1nLD9Fs

[Jess Haberman @JessHaberman]

You might think writing a technical book is a great way to make money. It’s not.

"Python in Excel Step by Step" author Dave Langer breaks down the real outcomes in my first episode of the Tech Pubcast:
→ credibility
→ opportunities
→ long-term career leverage