Likely it’s because of Amazon shifting fully to what’s known as the A10 algorithm, which deprioritizes traffic from paid advertising.| Jane Friedman
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Key Lime will focus on adult nonfiction. When it’s “the right fit,” they will also consider fiction, poetry, children’s, and more.| Jane Friedman
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Most recently an editor at Riverhead, Calvert Morgan looks to represent “writers of vision and ambition.”| Jane Friedman
On its About page, you’ll learn that the Oakland Review of Books is “an exercise in counterprogramming.”| Jane Friedman
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AI copyediting tools are a mixed bag, performing some mechanical tasks well but with a tendency to introduce errors and flatten author voice.| Jane Friedman
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When the revision process meanders off-course, leaving a project stranded, here are some tips for regaining momentum.| Jane Friedman
Amazon and Goodreads must take steps to combat the flood of AI-generated content that will mislead readers and damage author reputations.| Jane Friedman
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