At 75, Basic Books Knows How to Make History
When Basic Books Group president and publisher Lara Heimert told her mom that she was going to work at the Hachette division’s flagship imprint, back in 2005, she was elated. “My mother said, Oh, they’re the most important publisher in the world!” Heimert recalled. Heimert’s mother, who worked in psychology, had a special reason to […]
I published my first book at 38—how I changed careers to do it
Once upon a time, before I ever gave any serious thought to becoming an author, I was a recruiter. Then I was an HR manager, resume writer, career advice columnist, and career coach. For the most part, I really enjoyed it. Helping others find jobs they love, or at least like, is incredibly rewarding. But […]