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What’s in a Name? How to Make Sure Your Book Title Looks and Smells as Sweet as a Rose
Maybe I’m showing my age here, but when I was a young adult, I loved going to Barnes & Noble to peruse the new book titles to see what spoke to me. We’re told not to judge a book by its cover, but a cool title on said cover is always helpful in catching the...
ISMTE Recap: When It Comes To Preprints, Trust, but Verify
With the open science movement growing in popularity in the last decade, preprints have become a bigger and bigger part of the publishing industry. They’ve also, in some ways, become a bigger and bigger problem for the publishing industry as well. ISMTE’s recent...
Navigating Reviewer Fatigue
Peer reviewed journals often try to promote timely publication as a selling point to potential authors. An efficient publication process is crucial for scholars who are publishing time-sensitive research and who are required to publish in many disciplines for...
ISMTE Recap: Is It Time To Pay Peer Reviewers?
It’s been this way for decades, but one of the biggest hurdles in peer-reviewed literature is waiting for peer reviewers. Yes, at the end of the day, no matter how good or important an article is, its processing time and publication date will ultimately be...
Technically Speaking – Part 1
If you’re not a technical expert, the terms “technical writing” and “technical editing” can be intimidating—but they don’t have to be! Editing this kind of writing isn’t all about having an advanced degree, because the purpose of editing isn’t to be a subject...
Writer’s Digest Conference Recap
I attended the Writer’s Digest Annual Conference at the Hilton Midtown in New York City from July 28–31, 2022, and it was a very interesting experience. There were numerous intriguing sessions, and I will share common refrains that I heard throughout the...
Technicast: 2021 CSE Annual Meeting Recap
This podcast features a roundtable discussion on highlights from the recent CSE Annual Meeting that took place May 3-5, 2021. Special thanks to Nathan Taylor, Grace Taylor, and Hayes Simpson for joining me to discuss their experiences at this virtual...
Technica Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
It's been a hard year for many people. The stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has put strain on the mental health of all of us but particularly those who were already suffering from mental health issues. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in...
Technicast: IBPA Publishing University Conference Recap
The Technicast is back in 2021! This podcast features a roundtable discussion on highlights from the recent IBPA Publishing University Conference that took place April 7th-10th, 2021. Special thanks to Nikki Lazenby, Kayci Wyatt, and Rachel Wright for joining me to...
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: What You Need to Know about Alt Text
Publishing is all about promoting an accessible and inclusive approach for readers. Alternative text (or alt text) is one small, but often forgotten, way to promote inclusivity. Alt text is an important way to assist those who have visual impairments by providing...
