Various resources for writers advise being cautious about an agent who approaches you. They say something along the lines of, "Agents scarcely ever contact writers." That's simply not true. This recent deal came about after I read @kevinchroust.bsky.social's piece in @outsidemag.bsky.social.

Found and read this piece from @outsidemag.bsky.social while I was on vacation, and man was it worth the time. Give this lovely essay from @kevinchroust.bsky.social a read: www.outsideonline.com/culture/essa...

Longform is a dying art but this by @kevinchroust.bsky.social is tremendous www.outsideonline.com/culture/essa...

5. "My Quest to Find the Owner of a Mysterious WWII Japanese Sword," @kevinchroust.bsky.social ‪@outsidemag.bsky.social‬ "This is a fun detective piece and a fascinating history lesson, but, above all, it is a personal story." www.outsideonline.com/culture/essa...

When I was a kid, I was fascinated by a traditional katana my grandfather had brought home from Japan in 1945. Years later, I decided it was time to find the heirloom’s rightful owner. #journalism