Hi,

I’m Alex. I write about books, publishing, and how stories find readers in a digital world.

I’ve worked in marketing for three years across multiple industries and have over five years of experience writing and editing fiction, poetry, and academic research. With a background in Book Studies, I’m especially interested in the practical side of publishing—how books are positioned, marketed, and sustained in today’s attention economy.

This newsletter is both a professional notebook and a transparent record of building a career in publishing.

What you’ll find here:

Insightful book reviews informed by publishing and marketing perspectives
Weekly breakdowns of one social media or marketing trend, with concrete examples—especially relevant to publishing and creative brands
Candid updates from my journey pursuing a career in publishing in NYC: applications, interviews, lessons, and missteps

This space is for:

Readers interested in publishing, book culture, and what it really takes to enter the industry today
Publishing professionals and hiring managers who want to see how I think

If that sounds useful—or familiar—I’d love to have you here.

Alex’s Almanac