Greetings! Beem Weeks here again. This month, my post is for those who may be in the early stages of their writing journey. We’re looking at POV. Point of view (POV) is the perspective from which a story is told. It shapes how readers experience the narrative and influences the tone, intimacy, and clarity of … … Continue reading →| Story Empire
Host Dale Throneberry speaks with Douglas Bradley, US Army Veteran and author. Bradley has written three books, including "We Gotta Get Out of This Place".| Veterans Radio
I like to share interesting pieces of figurative language I encounter in my reading. I write today about a series of similes from Emma Donoghue....| Publication Coach
Radhi Zaveri is waiting to hear from her editor about the murder mystery that she has written – based somewhat on the murder that she solved in A Mumbai Murder Mystery. While waiting, she is resear…| In Search of the Classic Mystery Novel
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Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.Every generation had its own beloved children's authors. For Hazel it was Mo Willems, Kevin Henkes, and Shannon Hale. For me I remember loving Beatrix Potter, Beverly Cleary and Judy Blume. I remember loving Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad as well. I also loved the Paddington series. Of course there are also the other classics like Dr. Seuss. Today we are sharing a fun new book about Arnold Lobel...| Crafty Moms Share
Colleen Alles is a writer, former librarian & teacher, and Michigan girl for life. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Michigan State University (2005) and her MLIS from Wayne State University (2015). Her fiction and poetry have appeared in Red Cedar Review, Tar River Poetry, The Write Michigan Anthology, The Michigan Poet, and other places. Her fiction has been longlisted for The Fugere Book Prize for Finely Crafted Novellas in 2023 (Regal House Publishing). The post Atmospher...| Atmosphere Press
A Collaborative Publishing Model What is hybrid publishing? It’s a collaborative model that combines the best aspects of traditional and self-publishing. Authors co-invest in their books while working with professional editors, designers, and marketers, retaining creative control and earning higher royalties. In this guide, we’ll explain how hybrid publishing works, who benefits most from it,… Read More »What Is Hybrid Publishing? The post What Is Hybrid Publishing? appeared first on...| Atmosphere Press
We're finally seeing a move to truly digital-first publishing systems and in today's post Alice Meadows interviews Liz Ferguson of Wiley about this transition, including their own Research Exchange platform. The post Is Digital-first Publishing Finally a Reality? An Interview with Liz Ferguson of Wiley appeared first on The Scholarly Kitchen.| The Scholarly Kitchen
Today, we speak with Prof. Yana Suchikova about GAIDeT, the Generative AI Delegation Taxonomy, which enables researchers to disclose the use of generative AI in an honest and transparent way.| The Scholarly Kitchen
I never imagined I’d willingly pile on three shirts and two jackets on a cloudy, windy morning in Norway. But Stavanger’s old town, art filled streets, and fascinating oil museum—with i…| Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL
Stroll along Cleveland’s Edgewater Pier on a summer evening, and you’ll hear Arabic, Spanish, and other languages wafting through the lake air. For decades, international immigrants have found a home in the city of Lake Erie. But now, there’s an increasing chance that future waves of migrants — from Florida, Arizona, California, and beyond — could move here as extreme weather events caused by climate change in those regions prompt people to rethink where they want to live. Read Now ...| Great Lakes Now
Spot business impersonation scams in publishing—brand lookalikes, vanity presses, phishing—and use MFA & password managers to protect your work.| Write, Publish, and Sell
“Have a heart that never hardens, a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.” – Charles Dickens I love story time at night. Having 6-year-old and 10-year-old kids means that most evenings for the past 10 years, we’ve read a children’s book at bedtime. As they’ve gotten older, it’s been so heart-warming … Continue reading How to Share Patience→| Surprised By Joy
age range: 8-11genre: animal adventure Elaine Dimopoulos’s website Praise for The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow: The sparkling story is both terrifically funny and quietly contemplative, touching on heavy topics with a light hand and heaps of humor.—Booklist, starred review [Butternut’s] action-packed adventures with Piper underline the way that a survivalist mentality can come at... The post Classroom Connections: The Milkweed Meadow series by Elaine Dimopoulos appeared first on...| Caroline Starr Rose
age range: 6-10format: graphic novelBethanie Murguia’s websiteEducators’ Guide for the Wagnificent series A heartwarming story of a dog’s loyalty to their human pack, perfect for young dog lovers.―School Library Journal Whether you’re a dog lover or just curious about the world from a pup’s perspective, this funny and enlightening book is perfect for young readers... The post Classroom Connections: the Wagnificent series by Bethanie Murguia appeared first on Caroline Starr Rose.| Caroline Starr Rose
About Janet Perez EcklesJanet Perez Eckles is a nationally recognized speaker on resilience, bestselling author, and transformative leader who has redefined what it means to rise above adversity.Blind since the age of 31, Janet didn't let the loss of her sight stop her from building an award-winning career in the demanding field of language interpretation... […] The post Janet Perez Eckles: From Blindness to Vision: On Joy, Faith & Resilience /Ep 4211 appeared first on Family Faith in Action .| Family Faith in Action
About Jackson LahmeyerJackson Lahmeyer is a key member of the White House Faith Council and was present when President Trump signed the Executive Order establishing it. As founder of Pastors For Trump, a national coalition with pastors in all 50 states, and lead pastor of Sheridan Church in Tulsa,.. …Lahmeyer has become one of the […] The post Jackson Rhodes Lahmeyer: Chasing After the Wind: Faith, Freedom & True Happiness /EP 4209 appeared first on Family Faith in Action .| Family Faith in Action
About Christie Thomas Christie Thomas is a Christian parenting and family discipleship coach based in Alberta, Canada. For over a decade, she served as a Children’s Ministries Director, passionately helping churches and volunteers nurture the spiritual growth of kids. Today, Christie equips and supports parents who want to raise faith-filled children at home... …She offers practical […] The post Christie Thomas: Little Habits, Big Faith: Cultivating Grace, Purpose, and Parenting with G...| Family Faith in Action
About Julian TreasureJulian Treasure is a renowned author and international speaker on conscious listening, powerful speaking, and business sound. His five TED and eleven TEDx talks have been viewed more than 150 million times, including the sixth-most-viewed TED talk of all time. In addition,... …he has been widely featured in global media, from NBC’s Today […] The post Julian Treasure: The Power of Listening: A 12minconvo on Sound, Leadership, and Living Fully /EP 4207 appeared first ...| Family Faith in Action
Bill Goodwin has over 30 years of leadership experience in growing and building individuals and teams with proven leadership| Family Faith in Action
The STM Association offers a classification scheme for the various possible uses of AI, including GenAI, in the preparation of manuscripts.| The Scholarly Kitchen
Authors, if you haven’t already heard about Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, let us be the first to share the news: According to The Globe and Mail, Musk has reached a deal with the social media giant on an accepted offer of US $44 billion. This purchase will move Twitter from a publicly-traded company to privately owned, [...]| TSPA | The Self Publishing Agency
What fuels powerful writing? Passion, experience, and purpose. At HEP, our authors bring all three to the page, and beyond.| Harvard Education Press
Here's the latest from Jami Gold, Paranormal Author : It's time for another post as a Resident Writing Coach over at Writers Helping Writers, where we're discussing how to value our humanity in a world of AI books. Original article: What Does It Mean to Be an Author in an AI World? ©2024 Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. All Rights Reserved. The post What Does It Mean to Be an Author in an AI World? appeared first on Jami Gold, Paranormal Author. Visit Jami Gold online to subscribe to these post...| Jami Gold, Paranormal Author
Inspirational Rumi Quotes That Will Inspire You “You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop” — Rumi The most powerful Rumi quotes have something for everyone, regardless of faith or nationality, so enjoy his wisdom in the selection below. Here are some quotes by Rumi: “Respond to […]| Dreams Quote
To kick off Peer Review Week, we asked the Chefs, What’s a bold experiment with AI in peer review you’d like to see tested?| The Scholarly Kitchen
Publishing tests your confidence, but overcoming self-doubt is key. Embrace vulnerability, find support, and share your story—because your book deserves the world.| Write, Publish, & Sell
Greetings, Storytellers. Diana, here, to share another exciting addition to our cast of characters. We’ve increased the size of our group this year and hope you enjoy the perspectives, varied experiences, and range of topics that new voices bring. Today, I’m announcing the addition of an author who writes both fiction and non-fiction books. She’s … Continue reading Story Empire Adds a New Author!| Story Empire
Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks back with you again. This month, I’m looking at the ever-changing technological landscape of audiobook production. The landscape of audiobook narration is evolv…| Story Empire
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At the heart of every bold idea is a changemaker. At Harvard Education Press, we’re proud to publish authors whose research challenges systems, amplifies equity, and creates space for transformative... READ MORE The post Author Spotlight: Richard O. Welsh appeared first on Harvard Education Press.| Harvard Education Press
Behind every great book is a great mind. At Harvard Education Press, our authors don’t just write about education—they live it. They lead schools, shape policy, inspire teachers, and reimagine... READ MORE The post Author Spotlight: Elizabeth A. City appeared first on Harvard Education Press.| Harvard Education Press
Our authors are the heart of our press. They are among the brightest minds, both nationally and internationally, in the field of education. We admire their breadth of knowledge and... READ MORE The post Author Spotlight: Laura C. Chávez-Moreno appeared first on Harvard Education Press.| Harvard Education Press
“It all comes to this: the simplest way to be happy is to do good.” – Helen Keller Inspired by Helen Keller’s beautiful quote, this is a good news post with gratitude galore – times fou…| Victoria Ponders
What's your favorite sound? Mine is in this video...… Continue reading Norway 4: Kristiansand + Peep Vid + Dawn Pisturino’s Poem of Hope→| Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL
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Small press Synthetic Prophetic uses Lulu Direct to publish, print, and ship books for emerging authors, offering control, low costs, and no Amazon reliance.| Write, Publish, & Sell
I spent a glorious week (July 26-August 2) in Chautauqua, NY at the Chautauqua Institution. Chautauqua was started 151 years ago as a summer program that offered educational and spiritual classes for Sunday School teachers. Since its founding it has expanded exponentially. Now in the course of a nine-week summer schedule, over 100,000 people come...| Caroline Starr Rose
We are delighted to announce the publication today of The Mage Returns: The Continuing Adventures of a Gnome by P.R. Ellis. The second book in the Adventures of a Gnome trilogy, the story continues…| Elsewhen Press
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Medal of Honor recipient Ken David shares his Vietnam story and insights into the medal process. Author Robert M. Edsel discusses his book, Remember Us.| Veterans Radio
Writer’s self-doubt after you finish writing your book is normal—discover how to manage these emotions and move forward with confidence.| Atmosphere Press
“Your legacy is every life you touch.” – Maya Angelou Being an achiever can be depleting. I heard from a former client last week, frustrated by his prolonged job search and slow progress with two creative projects. I listened. Interspersed with legitimate career-related laments, he lit up when he shared photos of his children…and the […]| Victoria Ponders
When someone you admire offers praise, it’s a delicious gift! The talented author, Deborah Brasket’s new book will be available soon AND she found time to review “Surviving Sue…| Victoria Ponders
What’s your favorite sound? Mine is in this video…| Happiness Between Tails by da-AL
“Ask an Editor” is a forum wherein SCBWI members submit questions that are answered quarterly as part of our Kite Tales blog. …Continue reading →| Kite Tales
Estelle Erasmus reports on what she heard at the 2025 U.S. Book Show and shares her own sharp insights on how the publishing industry is evolving.… Read More The post #151 Estelle’s Edge on the 2025 U.S. Book Show: AI, Publishing, and the Future of Writing appeared first on Estelle Erasmus.| Estelle Erasmus
Join us to discuss Doug Bradley's memoir The Tracks of My Years. We then meet Robert L. Gangwere, author of Forged in Fire, the untold story of WWII Red Cross Clubmobile women.| Veterans Radio
Discover the world of eco-fiction and how storytelling can help us reimagine our relationship with the Earth.| Atmosphere Press
I guess many readers will have had peer reviews where the reviewer doesn't appear to have understood, or even properly read, the paper they...| deevybee.blogspot.com
by Beverly Plass, RA SCBWI SoCal When: Oct. 4, 2025Where: Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Union and virtual Join us for a full day of speaker presentations, critiques, pitches, and mingling with…| Kite Tales
Alliance for the Great Lakes calls for use of enforceable regulations to prevent toxic algal blooms. Michigan agency says the state has limited regulatory authority and defends the state’s actions.| Great Lakes Now
eRank is stepping into the world of book publishing with a powerful data designed especially for authors, self-publishers, and small presses.| eRank Help
I am delighted to join the Story Empire team, and I hope readers will find my first post enjoyable and interesting. Do you call yourself an indie author? A while ago, I read a post by a fellow blog…| Story Empire
Greetings, Storytellers. Diana, here, to share some exciting changes. At some point, most of us realize that the craft of writing requires us to be lifelong learners. With that in mind, Story Empir…| Story Empire
An AAAS survey reveals authors' concerns and confusion regarding open licensing of their work| The Scholarly Kitchen
Robert Harington digs into the world of preprints. He uses the field of mathematics to explore how an inclusive view of preprints and published articles leads to a research ecosystem that is greater than the sum of the parts.| The Scholarly Kitchen
About Asara LovejoyAsara Lovejoy is an internationally recognized expert in the science of human potential, celebrated for her groundbreaking work in helping individuals harness the power of their minds through the theta brainwave state. She is the visionary creator of The One Command©, a six-step process that empowers people to rewire their subconscious and consciously […] The post Asara Lovejoy: Tapping into Quantum Consciousness and the Power of Thought /Ep 4201 appeared first on #12min...| #12minconvos with Engel Jones
About David GilbertDavid Gilbert is a transformational executive coach, author, men’s work facilitator, and dedicated explorer of human potential. With a foundation in design thinking and a background in business and peak performance, David has empowered executives, entrepreneurs,... …and high achievers to break through unseen barriers, uncover deeper fulfillment, and achieve extraordinary results—both professionally and […] The post David Gilbert: Becoming the Alchemist: Turning Life...| #12minconvos with Engel Jones
Dawn Stephens: is a self-proclaimed Fruit Pot! Like the main character in her first award-winning picture book, The Little Pot, Dawn is a v| #12minconvos with Engel Jones
In this inspiring episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Vicki Atkinson and I are talking with author and blogger from the Aspiring Blog, Ritish Sharma. Ritish and his co-author, D…| The Heart of the Matter
You listen to my programs because I don’t do the cute “let’s get to know the author” interviews that others are known for. I hunt down information that you can use because I’m passionate about helping you build a business that your great-great-grandkids would admire you for. That’s why I kept digging in this interview. I want you (and me too, frankly) to be able to produce the kind of hits that Seth Godin keeps cranking out, seemingly without breaking a sweat. Not only has Seth cr...| Startup Stories - Mixergy
We’ve switched our podcast release schedule to bi-weekly on Fridays so we have time to thoughtfully read and prepare good questions for our amazing guests. When we aren’t releasing new …| The Heart of the Matter
Creators for Europe United claims 10,000 signatories in its pro-copyright message aimed at the European Commission.| Publishing Perspectives
Detailed tips to build email lists through email capture campaigns & more. As an author or an online business selling books, learn how to start your marketing.| Write, Publish, & Sell
Did you catch Daniel Abrahams’ latest – “Writing is Rewriting”? Oof! It’s the space I’m in right now and when I stumbled across his blog post recently, I felt li…| The Heart of the Matter
The European Union must set an example on how human culture should be protected and valued and uphold the fundamental role that books play in protecting democracy, fostering empathy and freedom of speech, and helping citizens to develop critical thinking as well as enjoy a quality source of entertainment and education.| AGAINST WRITOIDS
It is time for OA proponents to engage in public debate with academic associations, universities and national funding agencies, because the widespread use of academic content in AI models poses significant risks for the research ecosystem.| The Scholarly Kitchen
We’re so thrilled for our dear friend and WB team member, Susan Johnston Taylor who currently has a plethora of good news worth celebrating! Congratulations, Susan. Please share your exciting […]| Writing Barn
We want to congratulate, WB student and author, Karla Sy on her upcoming debut picture book, STRONG AS A LION, which was acquired by Elizabeth Schleisman at Beaming Books. This story follows a determined granddaughter who creates her own unique version of a lion dance to bring her grandfather and his grocery store good luck during Lunar New Year. Publication is scheduled for Spring 2027, and we can’t wait to get our hands on it!| Writing Barn
Joint statement by a coalition of authors, performers and other rightsholders active across the EU’s cultural and creative sectors regarding the third draft of the EU AI Act’s GPAI Code of Practice. The third draft of the GPAI Code of Practice undermines the objectives of the AI Act, contravenes EU law and ignores the intention...| AGAINST WRITOIDS
Guardian: “EU Accused Of Leaving ‘Devastating’ Copyright Loophole In AI Act” London / Brussels, 19 February, 2025. The Guardian (UK) article is dedicated to the effects of the EU AI Act and the CDSM Directive of 2019/790. In particular, it warns of the active hindrance by policymakers – including in the drafting of the Code...| AGAINST WRITOIDS
Spain’s cultural sector says “No, gracias” to Royal Decree – Survey shows: half of authors do not want to license works for AI Spain was pushing another threat for writers in the training of general-purpose AI models. By proposing an extended collective licensing (ECL) regime to train a large language model in all Spanish languages, Spain’s...| AGAINST WRITOIDS
Click here for the first chapter of HORN IN MY SIDE by Alicia Montgomery Jasmine Gonzales loves her job. As manager of Fantastic Tails and Magical Scales Pet Shop, she takes care of a variety of mythical pets from all over the world- from three-headed puppies, Fenrir cubs, and cute water horses. But when the owner of the store, and Jasmine's beloved mentor, unexpectedly passes away, the shop is at risk of being shut down. Grumpy and introverted Orc Mal makes a living as a contractor for wit...| Hachette UK
Adapting to AI requires a commitment to fostering AI literacy and creating spaces to openly discuss its challenges and implications.| The Scholarly Kitchen
We’re so excited for Nadia Salomon whose NF picture book, A VOICE OF HOPE won the BCALA, SLJ 2025 Children & Youth Literacy Award for non-fiction and a CBC 2025 […]| Writing Barn
We want to congratulate Melissa Koch whose picture book STONE BY STONE: A ROCK’S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME was picked up by Della Farrell at Holiday House! It’s illustrated by Victoria Tentler-Kryov, and publication is set for spring 2026. Continue reading to hear more about her exciting journey!| Writing Barn
What can be done to resolve concerns about image integrity in scientific publications?| The Scholarly Kitchen
You can pre-order a copy of The Retirement Plan here.| Hachette UK
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I tried three different large language models (LLMs) to rewrite a potential article.| The Scholarly Kitchen
Here at the Writing Barn, we are always counting down the days to new books being released by our friends who have taught or taken classes with us. In January, we shared a list of a few of our favorites coming out this year, and since then, we’ve already added MANY more. Check out some of these forthcoming books by our incredibly talented WB family. | Writing Barn
You discover a sink full of teeth and realize the truth bites back. You find yourself having to choose between safety alone or succumbing to a terrifying plague with your children. You have a recurring nightmare about being mounted and raped by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Have you read any Texas horror lately?…| Fort Worth Weekly
Hello friends!! Welcome to the Top 5 Tuesday topics post: January-March 2025!!It is 2025!!| Meeghan reads
When author, artist, illustrator, designer, storyteller extraordinaire Dave Williams launched his “Joy is…” project on January 20, I knew good things were in store for all of us. And wowza – I was …| The Heart of the Matter
We’re absolutely thrilled for WB student and VERGE member Molly Golden on her new picture book, BECOMING REAL: THE TRUE STORY OF THE VELVETEEN RABBIT, released on January 21, 2025. We were pleased to have Molly join us for a Success Story Interview that’s all about her literary journey and her new book!| Writing Barn
By WB Intern Megan Aune The holidays can be a difficult time to nourish our creative pursuits. Your writing is a priority, but lots of things can get lost to […]| Writing Barn
Happy and blessed Sunday dear friends and poets! Let’s dive into this week’s happenings at Hotel By Masticadores Stay in the loop—subscribe via email or WordPress for fresh updates on prose and poe…| Hotel by Masticadores
«Celebrating Our Nominees: A Tribute to Hotel By Masticadores’ Talent at Spillwords» 2024 has been an exceptional and productive year for Hotel By Masticadores, filled with incredible contrib…| Hotel by Masticadores
Our dear friend, author, blogger, mentor to many and former educator, Pete Springer recently wrote a beautiful essay about one of the most influential people in his life, Nancy Wheeler. In this epi…| The Heart of the Matter
This is the first article of three in a guest series reflecting on the main themes and ideas gathered and discussed at the Munin Conference at the end of 2024. Today's focus is bibliodiversity.| The Scholarly Kitchen
Self-archiving on personal sites is perfectly permitted under many journal data policies. But what happens when an author alters the underlying data?| The Scholarly Kitchen
BMJ's Medical Humanities Editor-in-Chief Brandy Schillace reflects on changes in publishing that are making important work harder to do.| The Scholarly Kitchen
What is the Forensic Scientometrics Declaration, and how did it come about?| The Scholarly Kitchen
Matt Wingerd is currently the managing general partner of Marketing Affiliates, LLC based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Matt became a Certified Public Accountant in 1992 and went on to manage the Financial Accounting Department at BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois, a subsidiary of HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation). His activities in that role allowed him to be […]| Real Time Communications World
Tony Robles speaks with David Jauss, Author of The Craft of Fiction. We feature poetry by Badawi, read by Sun Ra. We remember and listen to Nikki Giovanni. Also, Christy Lowman, Leila McMichael, Margaret Langley, Marissa Eller and Michael Hardy speak during Authors Day at the Morganton Public Library.| Listen & Be Heard Network
Facing today’s reality and paving the way for the next EU policy agenda If properly enforced, the AI Act will be a step in the right direction but will not be sufficient for a meaningful AI strategy for the cultural and creative industries . Together with 12 other authors’, performers’ and other creative workers’ organisations EWC...| AGAINST WRITOIDS
EWC supports the Statement on AI training and joins hundreds and thousands authors and artists: The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted. founder of the non-profit Fairly Trained (https://www.fairlytrained.org) that works to get...| AGAINST WRITOIDS