The Value of Thinking Long and Slow

TL;DR Embrace the snail’s pace that is thinking for yourself in service of strengthening that ability; when it comes to Ai, be mindful of what you are…

Apr 5 • Helena Bouchez

February 2026

Beware the Book Deal

TL;DR Self-publishing allows you to retain control of your IP. It is an investment but done right the potential ROI is high

Feb 27 • Helena Bouchez

Academic to Business Communications: Making the Jump

TL;DR What academics and business people want from communications is not the same.

Feb 18 • Helena Bouchez

A Book is an Experience

Information and expertise are table stakes.

Feb 13 • Helena Bouchez

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January 2026

5 Things to Think About Before You Agree to Co-Author a Book

TL:DR Choose your co-author with care, or else.

Jan 12 • Helena Bouchez

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It’s Already Been Done, But Not By You

TL:DR Your take on things matters and may be the key that unlocks readers’ potential in a way no one else ever could.

Jan 5 • Helena Bouchez

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December 2025

Keep it Simple…Student

TL;DR Skip the $10 words and flowery language and focus on being clear.

Dec 18, 2025 • Helena Bouchez

Meet Your New Side Gig

TL;DR Writing a book is a part-time job. You’ll be tired. Do it anyway.

Dec 17, 2025 • Helena Bouchez

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On Free Editing

TL:DR If you can’t afford a human editor, ChatGPT is a legitimate option. (But pony up the $20.)

Dec 16, 2025 • Helena Bouchez

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If You Process at the Speed of Light...Read on

TL;DR If you don't place an obstacle between you and the book, you may skip steps.

Dec 12, 2025 • Helena Bouchez

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Zoom in, Zoom Out, Zoom in to Win

TL;DR To keep from getting overwhelmed, maintain your bearings and focus on one thing at a time and strategically ignore the rest.

Dec 11, 2025 • Helena Bouchez

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A Book Will Tell You When it Wants to Be

TL:DR Sometimes to finish a book you need to wait until you know how the story turns out.

Dec 5, 2025 • Helena Bouchez

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