7 Tips to Overcome Writer’s Anxiety

7 Tips to Overcome Writer’s Anxiety

After four years of political, social, and medical upheaval, stress is just a part of everyday life. If you aren’t feeling at least a little stressed, congratulations you’re probably a chatbot. The publishing industry is no stranger to stress. We’ve talked about...
The Ins and Outs of Short Story Publishing

The Ins and Outs of Short Story Publishing

Why Publish Short Stories One reason to publish short stories is to appeal to people who have less time to read. Because they are naturally shorter than novels, short stories get to the point faster than longer works. Stories also allow authors the opportunity to fine...
Book Review: Launch, by Jeff Walker

Book Review: Launch, by Jeff Walker

We love sharing books that really resonate with us, and that offer solid takeaways for authors. Launch, by Jeff Walker, is just such a book. If you’re an author, entrepreneur, or just someone with a killer idea itching to hit the market, this book should be your...
Citation Manipulation Continues to Wreak Havoc on Publishing

Citation Manipulation Continues to Wreak Havoc on Publishing

One of the new buzz problems in scholarly publishing is the growing notion of citation manipulation by journals and publishing societies. We’ve previously written about the recent trend of “citation boosting services” selling fake AI-generated articles with citations...