You know, in the old days, you might be able to slowly sort of build an audience for your work by publishing two, three novels before you hit it big. You know, now, there's much more of an emphasis in the publishing houses on making sure that every book makes money. Chad Harbach audiencebigbook share on social
When I write for 'n+1,' I begin by doing a lot of reading, to try to convince myself I'm not stupid. Then I scribble down a paragraph here, a paragraph there, when a notion strikes. Then I see if I can arrange those notions in a way that yields an argument. Chad Harbach argumentarrangebegin share on social
For many years I didn't have health insurance. Chad Harbach healthinsuranceyear Change image and share on social
There's certainly a large literature around baseball in the U.S. Chad Harbach baseballlargeliterature Change image and share on social
In fact, there's a lot to legitimately hate about pro sports and the way they are conducted. Chad Harbach conductfacthate Change image and share on social
I think people have the wrong idea of 'Moby Dick' as this somber, boring thing. Chad Harbach boredickidea Change image and share on social
Baseball is a team game but, at the same time, it's a very lonely game: unlike in soccer or basketball, where players roam around, in baseball everyone has their little plot of the field to tend. When the action comes to you, the spotlight is on you but no one can help you. Chad Harbach actionbaseballbasketball share on social
It's quite a feeling to finish something you have been 10 years beholden to and to have a clean slate. Chad Harbach beholdencleanfelt Change image and share on social
The novel has always been the form that incorporates other forms. For me, it has always been the ultimate medium. Chad Harbach formincorporatemedium Change image and share on social
American history and the history of baseball are bound up together: our racial politics can be described and traced through it. Chad Harbach americanbaseballbind Change image and share on social
