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What Editors Do
Book Review The book to begin more books. In the worlds of publishing, editors play a multitude of roles: finding worthy works, guiding those works into books, communicating with authors, helping connect with readers, and more. Editing is a profession, an art, a...
Why Does One Bad Review Hurt More Than Five Excellent Ones, and How Can Authors Benefit from It?
There is a recent adage going around among authors that one bad review can hurt more than five excellent ones. But why is this the case, and how can authors turn this into an advantage? Perceived Quality Damage One way that bad reviews can hurt is the perceived...
From Manuscript to Print: The Importance of Page Proofs in the Publishing Process
A successful author will have a wealth of knowledge and experience in many different parts of the publishing process—from submission and peer review to copy editing. All too often, though, once an author’s work is accepted for publication, the author might then not...
Learning The Craft of Research
Book Review The latest update on a timelessly necessary subject and pursuit. The first edition of The Craft of Research, Fifth Edition (published by the University of Chicago Press) was published almost thirty years ago, and now a fully updated fifth edition helps...
Navigating Scholarly Publishing in the Trump Era: Trials and Tribulations Faced by Academics
The inauguration of a new presidential administration always has an effect on the publishing industry whether that impact be minimal or substantial. In the case of Donald Trump’s second inauguration as president of the United States, that impact seems likely to be...
Graphics And Illustration for Authors: What You Need to Know
Visual elements, such as graphics and illustrations, can play a vital role in communicating the message and content of certain books. Superior and relevant graphics can significantly enhance the overall appeal of a book, drawing readers in and helping to convey an...
Ask for Permission, Not Forgiveness: A Rightslink Refresher and Creative Commons Update
If you author scholarly research papers, chances are you’ve needed to reproduce an image, table, graph, or figure. It doesn’t really matter what subject, whether the humanities or scientific research, authors will always plumb the depths of what has come before...
Publishers Accept the Inevitable and Are Now Teaching LLMS: Is it the Right Move?
Artificial Intelligence is now a cornerstone of publishing whether authors want to admit it or not. AI tools and large language models (LLMs) are being used not just to write sections of manuscripts but also to help with the editing process and with the review...
Technica’s Top Five Books Every Writer Should Have on their Shelf
Book Review As writers, it’s important to take time to immerse yourself in books that offer insights into the art, science, and emotions of writing, learning from those who have come before—from those who have made a point of sharing their experience and wisdom....
I Need Help Writing my Book!
If you’ve taken the plunge and made the decision to write a book, that on its own is a huge step. So, first and foremost, congratulations! The next steps in making your vision a reality can be intimidating at first. But they don’t have to be, especially after...
