On the latest episode of the Nieman Storyboard podcast, award-winning journalist, author, and producer Danyel Smith joins Storyboard contributor Christina M. Tapper to discuss building the confidence to tell her own story and being a model for others to do the same. Smith, the first woman and first Black person to serve as editor-in-chief of Vibe and who later served as editor of Billboard, is the author of “Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop.” The book is part ...| Nieman Storyboard
Check out As in guillotine... for more. "Please let Bluesky be the last time y'all fall for this trick." Five Things for October 9, 2025 Five Things: October 9, 2025, by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez, was originally posted on As in guillotine....| As in guillotine…
"Knowing how to deconstruct a complex system is a critical first step." On digital distractions, middle grade readers, indie publishing, bloggers getting paid, and systems that fight back.| As in guillotine...
By Allison K Williams Do you need an MFA to be a published writer? Heck no! But you do need an education. Develop your writing craft, test your queries, analyze proposals, learn about marketing and publicity, build your literary community. The best part? A lot of this information is free. Some education is time-sensitive. Today […]| The Brevity Blog
Loung Ung, author of “First They Killed My Father,” will give a talk and answer questions Nov. 11 during her visit to campus.| Schoolcraft College
Below is a list of articles and content from other writers and ministries around the web. Everything listed was helpful, encouraging, or informative to me during the month of September. I hope it b…| Daniel Seabaugh
It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. Read more| GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed
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For 85 years, Meanjin has published the essays of Australian writers. The magazine’s founding editor, Clem Christesen, wanted Meanjin’s writers ‘to reveal and clarify our life by …| ESTHER ANATOLITIS
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
World Editions is thrilled to welcome Lisa Grgas to our Editorial Team!Lisa Grgas earned BAs in English Language and Literature and Creative Writing and an MFA in Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She was awarded the Beverly Saul Award for Creative Writing and nominated for the English Department’s Theodore Ross Prize. Her thesis was nominated for a Portz Prize sponsored by the National Collegiate Honors Council. Lisa joined The Literary Review as an intern in 2003 and s...| World Editions
In South Korea’s capital, Seoul, there are now tens of thousands of North Korean refugees, all living with an intense emotional burden—and a US-founded organization is helping to alleviate it. Freedom Speakers International (FSI) offers tuition-free and individualized mentorship for speaking in English and opportunities to engage with the international community through that most marvelous […] The post Over 600 North Korean Refugees Can Tell Their Stories After Public Speaking Classes f...| Good News Network
Artificial intelligence in writing and publishing. This is my experience with AI, illustrated with examples.| Claudette | Writer of Words etc
Cozy mysteries as a sub-genre, and some details about the various types of editing services for your manuscript.| Claudette | Writer of Words etc
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Square Enix today warned investors that its next earnings report will include a significant hit due to a number of canc…| GamesIndustry.biz
AI for writers? I share my Gemini test results for novel blurbs, plus a peek at Bergen, Norway, and a fascinating historical novel by Valeska Réon.… Continue reading AI for Writers? + Bergen, Norway + Valeska Réon’s Historical Novel→| Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL
Epic Games has launched its Epic Web Shops service for PC and mobile. Read more| GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed
Rock Band 4 is to be delisted on October 5, 2025, following the expiration of its 10-year-old song licenses. Read more| GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed
Translating a full-length novel is a complex process that takes time and careful attention to detail. As an experienced translator, I've found that the| ELH / HR4Sight
Update, Wednesday October 1, 2025: Roblox has responded to the open letter written by three game industry advocacy groups stating its new parental controls and content descriptor "impacts very few experiences on Roblox and gives parents the ability to make the best choices for their family." Read more| GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed
Capcom has warned it cannot "guarantee" its Monster Hunter games will run on Windows 10 from next month. Read more| GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed
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A group of games industry veterans have launched a new publisher called Midnighters. Read more| GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed
Developers are reporting delays in receiving payouts from itch.io, with some claiming they have waited for over 100 days without payment. Read more| GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed
Krafton has filed two further legal documents after the founders and former leadership team of Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds successfully blocked Krafton's request for a court-ordered protective order to force the founders to turn over their devices for a forensic inspection. Read more| GamesIndustry.biz Latest Articles Feed
The Venezuelan singer-songwriter, who has written for artists including Thalia and Christian Alicea, also renewed his go-forward publishing deal with the company.| Pro Posts – Billboard
Discover what successful published creators who earn higher revenue from their books do, according to a recent survey of creators by Lulu.| The Tilt
From PEN America: In a new report documenting public school book bans over the 2024-2025 school year, PEN America cites alarming censorship pressures on school districts including: new federal efforts to restrict education that amplify rhetoric from state and local efforts to ban books; persistent attacks conflating LGBTQ+ identities as “sexually explicit;” and state-mandated bans […]| Library Journal infoDOCKET
Tips and advice for getting your book on the shelf at your local library.| Write, Publish, and Sell
Everything We Could Do is not an autobiographical novel, but it is rooted to a very personal moment. Two days after my younger son was born, he had| Northwestern University Press
You’ve probably imagined it. Your book sitting at the top of a bestseller list, a shiny badge on your book cover, glowing reviews pouring in. While this is a thrilling vision, the reality of becoming a bestseller isn’t quite as simple as writing a standout book and hoping it gets discovered by readers. Understanding What [...] Read More... from How to Become a Best-Selling Author The post How to Become a Best-Selling Author first appeared on Forbes Books.| Forbes Books
By our estimates, less than 2% of books published ever reach Amazon bestseller status. This sobering stat might sound discouraging, but for smart, strategic authors, it represents an opportunity. With the right game plan, tools, and timing, you can hit #1 bestseller in relevant categories and unlock a wave of visibility, credibility, and long-term sales [...] Read More... from How To Become an Amazon Best Seller: Your 10-Step Roadmap to Publishing Success The post How To Become an Amazon Best...| Forbes Books
We’re excited to announce the formation of the Early Career Editorial Board (ECB) for Molecular Biology of the Cell (MBoC)! This new initiative brings together a dynamic group of early-career scientists who will contribute to the editorial process, gain valuable experience in scientific publishing, and help shape the future of MBoC. The ECB members will… The post MBoC Establishes Early Career Board—Strengthening Peer Review Culture appeared first on ASCB.| | ASCB
Libraries are facing a dire fate, as budget cuts and digitalization lead to the loss of valuable books and knowledge. With decreasing funds and predatory publishers, librarians are forced to prioritize digital content and study spaces over traditional books, leading to the demise of irreplaceable collections. This shift undermines the intrinsic value of deep knowledge and threatens its extinction.| Galileo Unbound
Position Music names Mark Chipello as president, highlighting his role in expanding the company’s publishing and label operations.| Billboard
Sign up for the Nieman Storyboard newsletter, delivered every Friday in your inbox. *** Dear Storyboard community, This week, contributor Carly Stern has a new annotation for us — a chapter from journalist Megan Greenwell's book, “Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream,” published by HarperCollins this summer. What started as a personal story for Greenwell — she was editor-in-chief of Deadspin when the private equity firm Great Hill Partners acquired it...| Nieman Storyboard
Like so many journalists, Megan Greenwell resisted inserting herself into the story that would ultimately shape her career. But the plot came to her. Greenwell knows as intimately as anyone how a private equity buyout can alter the fabric of a workplace. In 2019, Great Hill Partners acquired the Gizmodo Media Group — the parent company of Deadspin, where Greenwell was the first woman to become editor-in-chief. Shortly into the new ownership, Greenwell resigned — and explained why in a vir...| Nieman Storyboard
A translation renaissance in US publishing just ended. And you probably missed it. The post How Translations Sell: Three U.S. Eras of International Bestsellers appeared first on Public Books.| Public Books
Protected: Jewish Quarterly Review to become Open Access in 2026| University of Pennsylvania Press
One editor's tips on structure, content, and depth to help you produce more powerful and effective peer reviewer reports.| Advanced Science News
A steep climb in Norway, a personal update on life and writing, and a thought-provoking guest post from author Lorne Jones on the importance of pace in writing.| Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL
Spirit Music has signed HARDY to a go-forward songwriting agreement, while acquiring select compositions from his music publishing catalog.| Billboard
Inspired by her own journey, author Lynette Greenfield founded Limelight Publishing to make self-publishing accessible to all. Discover her story and learn key lessons on building a purpose-driven brand. The post From Author to Entrepreneur: How Lynette Greenfield Built a Purpose-Driven Self-Publishing House appeared first on The Tilt Publishing.| The Tilt Publishing
Discover the mindset shifts Joe Pulizzi shares in Burn the Playbook, a guide for creators ready to own their time, earn more, & build freedom.| The Tilt Publishing
From Nature: An analysis of tens of thousands of research-paper submissions has shown a dramatic increase in the presence of text generated using artificial intelligence (AI) in the past few years, an academic publisher has found. The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) found that 23% of abstracts in manuscripts and 5% of peer-review reports […]| Library Journal infoDOCKET
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
Discover how Elite Author Justin Chase redefines leadership by emphasizing value and collaboration over mere results.| selfpublishing.com : The #1 Resource For Self-Publishing a Book
This post by Kevin Kelly about publishing is interesting and informative, but it gets some things wrong. For instance, he says this about the traditional publishing route: The task: You create the material; then professionals edit, package, manufacture, distribute, promote, and sell the material. You make, they sell. At the appropriate time, you appear on a book store tour to great applause, to sign books and hear praise from fans. Also, the publishers will pay you even before you write your ...| The Homebound Symphony
If you’re an author, published or not, you need your own author website. Period. Why am I so forthright about this? Because of the realities of publishing today. You’ve heard and read of your need for an author platform—a following, a tribe, visibility. Well, that all starts with having your own author website. Regardless of […] The post A Comprehensive Guide to Creating an Effective Author Website appeared first on Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips.| Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips
So you want to become an author… Well, I have good news and bad news. The bad news first: Writing your book won’t be easy. If you’re in the middle of that right now, you know exactly what I mean. But here’s the good news: All that work could open some amazing possibilities for you: […] The post How to Become an Author: Your Complete Guide appeared first on Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips.| Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips
Budding writers often ask me: “How do I master Point of View?” The inability to grasp this concept is the most common problem I see in aspiring novelists. Veteran editor Dave Lambert says, “No decision you make will impact the shape and texture of your story more than your choice of Point of View.” So […] The post A Writer’s Guide to Point of View appeared first on Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips.| Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips
You’ve done the hard part. You’ve spent ages researching, writing, and rewriting until you finally feel your book is ready to share with the world. Not so fast. Your next step is one of the most important. Writing a query letter can determine whether a literary agent asks to see more or sends you a […] The post How to Write a Query Letter That Grabs an Agent’s Attention appeared first on Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips.| Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips
Based on what I hear wherever I speak, it’s clear that beginning writers agonize as much over find their writing voice as over any other issue. Trust me, while it’s crucial you find your unique writing voice, it really isn’t all that complicated. You wouldn’t be able to tell that from the plethora of blogs, […] The post Voice in Writing: How to Find Yours appeared first on Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips.| Jerry Jenkins | Proven Writing Tips
0 0 0 0If there’s one universal truth for indie authors, it’s this: some months feel like you’re riding the royalties rollercoaster, and other months… well, let’s just say you’re grateful for that free coffee punch card. While book sales may be your bread and butter, relying solely on one source of income can leave […]| Written Word Media
Discover how to build a book package that sells with expert tips from James Blatch. From genre clarity to ad alignment, learn how to turn browsers into buyers.| Written Word Media
Learn how to write a compelling book blurb that sells with our guide on key components, genre-specific formulas, and examples.| Ebook Launch
Check out As in guillotine... for more. "It makes me wonder what's changed since 2020?" Five Things for September 4, 2025 Five Things: September 4, 2025, by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez, was originally posted on As in guillotine....| As in guillotine…
If passed, the New Jersey bill would sound beyond the Garden State, satisfying the so-called “trigger clause” in the recently passed library ebook bill in Connecticut.| Words & Money
This year, like the past several years, I have the honor of serving as a mentor to tenure-track CUNY faculty in the CUNY Faculty Fellowship Publication Program (FFPP). The FFPP is a writing and professional development program that helps tenure-track faculty at CUNY two-year and four-year colleges navigate the ins-and-outs of publishing and tenure at […]| orgtheory.net
Ghost, the popular open source competitor to WordPress and Substack, offers a new release with ActivityPub support.| We Distribute
Ghost, a major publishing platform, follows in the footsteps of WordPress. Both platforms may be able to follow each other soon.| We Distribute
"How much use of AI in our research is acceptable?" In a recent email, a professor of philosophy asked for a discussion about the ethics of using AI in philosophical research, and institutional policies about it. He adds: "My instinct is to hold my students to the same standards that I would expect of my| Daily Nous - news for & about the philosophy profession
In this fantastic episode of the Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Vicki Atkinson and I are talking with author, Bob Conlon. Bob has written a fantastic book, Celtic Knot featuring the story…| The Heart of the Matter
A PR strategy led by an experienced team can result in the media exposure you and your book need. With each media appearance, you will grow your authority.| Forbes Books - The Best Book Publishers In Business™
You’ve accomplished your goal; you published your first business book and saw the accomplishment of a lifetime. Still, as time passes, you have more insights to share, more stories to share, and more knowledge to impart to your peers. But is publishing a second book worth it? 1. Amplify Business Growth and Revenue As a [...] Read More... from The Benefits of Publishing a Second Business Book The post The Benefits of Publishing a Second Business Book first appeared on Forbes Books.| Forbes Books
Authors know that the success of their book depends on how well they promote it. But visit any bookstore or dive into Amazon and you’ll see there’s plenty of competition for your potential readers. So much competition that it is downright daunting. Readers first have to come across your book. Then it has to grab [...] Read More... from Professional Book Promotion, Done Right The post Professional Book Promotion, Done Right first appeared on Forbes Books.| Forbes Books
Leading a company today often feels like being dropped into rapids without a paddle. It can be challenging, but also exhilarating if you know how to navigate the obstacles. These ten leadership books deliver exactly that. Penned by executives who’ve weathered storms and entrepreneurs who’ve scaled impossible cliffs, they offer candid lessons you can immediately [...] Read More... from 10 Game-Changing Leadership Books That Redefine Success in Business and Life The post 10 Game-Changing Le...| Forbes Books
T-Pain and GloRilla receive honors at BMI’s R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, while "Not Like Us" takes top song and Sony Music Publishing is publisher of the year.| Billboard
What helps you reclaim your voice after a setback?… Continue reading Norway: Stavanger + Lisa Oliver Success Vid + Latonia Nelson: Poetry Heals→| Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL
The executive order on "Gold Standard Science" has been met with rightful outrage and grave concern across our Earth and space sciences community.| From The Prow
Learn how a book goes from a PDF to a finished product. Go through the print-on-demand process, including binding, cover types, and automating sales. The post How Print-on-Demand Books Are Made appeared first on The Tilt Publishing.| The Tilt Publishing
From Leiden Madtrics Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) tools like ChatGPT are increasingly finding their way into research and scholarly publishing. This trend brings a pressing challenge: how do academics clearly disclose the use of AI in their research workflows? Right now, many disclosures are either too vague (e.g. “We used ChatGPT to improve clarity”) or […]| Library Journal infoDOCKET
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
Create a calendar with Lulu. We make it easy to make a calendar using your own photos and personalized events.| Write, Publish, & Sell
Thanks to a recent PreTeXt development, all Preview Activities and Activities in both ACS2e and APC can be printed in PDF directly from the HTML version. For example, if you look at Activity 1.5.2 in ACS2e, you’ll see a printer … Continue reading →| Active Calculus
0 0 0 0A strategic guide for indie authors who want to turn browsers into buyers, and fans into evangelists. You’ve written a great book (or five). You’ve even run a few promotions. Maybe you’ve started to see a trickle of sales or built a modest mailing list. And yet… you’re still wondering: “How do […]| Written Word Media
The Philosophy Journal Insight Project, which collects and organizes information about philosophy journals, has grown a bit since we first reported on it last year and is asking journals to submit data via a new "operations survey". In the following guest post, Sam Andrews, a recent philosophy PhD from the University of Birmingham who created and directs| Daily Nous - news for & about the philosophy profession
"Current dissatisfaction with peer review is such an opportunity for change, so we call for taking advantage of this opportunity as fully as we can. We build our recommendations on the idea that mutual critical engagement is a skill developed through ongoing practice and actual engagement with each other’s ideas." In the following guest post,| Daily Nous - news for & about the philosophy profession
The Philosophy Journal Insight Project (PJIP) "aims to provide philosophy researchers with practical insights on potential venues for publication." Its main offering is a spreadsheet that provides information about journals' subject matter, word limits, type of peer review, open access status, rankings, impact information, acceptance rates, review times, reviewing quality, and so on. Put together| Daily Nous - news for & about the philosophy profession
As with Part 1, this post was inspired provoked by a post on another blog. That post asks whether indie authors should refrain from publishing in order to give their fellow authors’ works a better …| Story Empire
Check out As in guillotine... for more. "Bullying promptfondlers and botlickers is a socially acceptable, and required, practice now." Five Things for August 21, 2025 Five Things: August 21, 2025, by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez, was originally posted on As in guillotine....| As in guillotine…
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PyPI will begin warning and will later reject wheels that contain differentiable ZIP features or incorrect RECORD files.| blog.pypi.org
Discover the fastest way to publish your book! Learn key steps, timelines, and tips to get your book out to readers quickly and efficiently. <p>The post How Quickly Can You Publish Your Book first appeared on DAILY WRITING TIPS.</p>| DAILY WRITING TIPS
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
From Disruption to Direction: Navigating Change in European Publishing| Integra
We love it when people make connections for us. As we see so often in the WordPress community, talented and generous people introduce us to other talented and generous people. Like Pete Springer who introduced us to Melanie McGauran and Beth Kennedy. Or Dr. Stein who introduced us to Lois Roelofs. Most recently Mark Wukas, … More Episode 121: Creativity & the Writer’s Journey with Michael Frutig| The Heart of the Matter
The University of Pennsylvania Press journals program will continue to expand in 2026, adding a new title and transitioning one of our existing journals| University of Pennsylvania Press
If you haven’t registered for our 2025 Virtual Conference: Publishing Regency Historical Fiction in the Modern World to be held August 21st– 23rd, 2025, there’s still time! We’ve kept the same pricing through 11:59 PM EDT, August 18th EDT. RFW Members enjoy a discount and you can save by joining and then registering and getting...| Regency Fiction Writers
Learn more about One of the most common questions I get... here. Read this article and download our Free Resources at Nadia Colburn . %| Nadia Colburn
We’re Going Fishin’ … but First, a Deadline for YOU Today (Wednesday, August 13) is the last day to submit …Continue reading →| Kite Tales
Here’s the Full Text of the Launch Announcement From the BTAA (Big Ten Academic Alliance): In partnership with seven Big Ten-affiliated university presses, the Big Ten Academic Alliance’s Center for Library Programs announces the expansion of the Big Ten Open Books project with the publication of the second 100-book collection. The second collection is centered […]| Library Journal infoDOCKET
Magazine layouts are complex. So are comic book layouts. This post looks at some best practices and includes resources for starter templates.| Write, Publish, & Sell
My publisher, Andrews McMeel, just sent me a few advance copies of the upcoming bookstore edition of How Comics Are Made, which hits the shelves June 3, 2025. I did a modest unboxing so you can see the new cover components and the great job their printer did on this mass-market edition. I’m quite pleased in every regard! You can snag a copy ahead of time by pre-ordering from many fine bookstores of all sizes. I’ve provided a list of pre-order links for a range of from local stores up to i...| Glenn Fleishman interrogates the past
My currently active titles. An extended Pi Day sale is currently underway at Take Control Books, an ebook publisher where I have nine active titles. You get 31.4% off all titles; if you own existing books, that discount applies to upgrade pricing, too! No coupon is needed, and the sale lasts until Monday night. How Comics Are Made, coming June 3, 2025 Last week, I finished out sales of my 2024 book How Comics Were Made, a look at the history of newspaper comics production and reproduction. Th...| Glenn Fleishman interrogates the past
Every year, I like to recap what I did professionally in the previous one. This year built on work and events already planned and in progress, so I have less to report in volume despite having a quite busy twelve months. Cover of How Comics Were Made How Comics Were (and Are) Made The most significant thing I did in 2024 was to crowdfund and publish How Comics Were Made, my book digging into the production and reproduction of newspaper comics from the 1890s to the present. I took the book to ...| Glenn Fleishman interrogates the past
Emerald Publishing has adopted Dimensions Author Check from Digital Science as part of Emerald’s ongoing commitment to research integrity.| Digital Science
