This issue is personal for me because the advice it contains about breaking out of silos and building networks is so relevant. As someone who has spent his career writing and editing, my most consistent coworker for more than a quarter-century has been my keyboard. It is always there for me, reflects my thinking — sometimes exactly! — works at the same pace as I do … it’s really a lovely colleague. The fact that this was my most long-lasting professional relationship meant the opportunity for networking, creating workplace feedback loops, and challenging myself were too rare. Like teaching, writing and editing are professions where you are often left to chart your own course with little oversight. It was easy to feel adrift, unsure of