Coffee Cups Do Not Convey Character: The Final Part of My Interview With Benjamin Dreyer, Random House managing editor & author of Dreyer's English

On adapting his book for young readers, his biggest editing tip, and that infamous New Yorker style guide.

👋 Hey friends!

Another week, another time my therapist saved my brain. A snippet:

Me: I can’t seem to get into this book. I don’t know why and it’s stressing me TF out.

Therapist: What would happen if this book didn’t sell?

[Long pause]

Me: I would throw it into a volcano.

[Long pause]

Me: I could not handle it.

Therapist: Okay, so it seems like there are a lo…