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Self-Publishing Trends for 2026: Uncovering the Future of Independent Authors
As we move into 2026, self-publishing is continuing to grow and evolve. Changing reader preferences are transforming the ways in which books are published, marketed, monetized, and consumed. From unique printed edges and interactive formats to innovative tools like...
Unlocking the Power of Audiobooks in Scholarly Communication
In recent years, audiobooks have made huge gains in the publishing industry. In 2024, it was estimated that Audible had a net revenue of $440 million. This rise in popularity now includes academic publishing. While scholarly books have traditionally been offered in...
Plagiarism and ChatGPT: What Every Author Needs to Know
For most authors, using ChatGPT might almost seem like it’s not even a choice anymore—it’s practically mandatory. It cuts down significantly on the amount of time that it takes to complete a book project—meaning those who don’t use it are going to fall seriously...
Best Book Recommendations for Young Readers: Top Picks for Elementary, Middle School, and Teens
There’s no time like the present to find good books as presents for the kids and teens in your life. Best Books for Elementary School Readers American Girl books. The dolls, fun to dress and decorate, can serve as the Trojan horse for taking kids through decades of...
Ethics in Peer Review: Avoiding Conflict of Interest
The peer review process, by nature, is designed to be free of conflict of interest—that is, the reviewers should be unbiased when it comes to the authors whose work they are evaluating. True objectivity, however, can be difficult to obtain, particularly if the...
How AI-Powered Social Media Tools Are Reshaping Scholarly Publishing
AI has become baked into the tools researchers and publishers use to share, measure, and amplify scholarship. You’re probably tired of hearing us talk about AI. From auto-generated tweet threads summarizing new manuscripts to algorithms that aggregate research to...
How Writers Can Use Engagement Platforms to Build a Loyal Audience
Choosing the Right Platforms to Promote Your Writing As a writer, what platforms are you using to promote your work? As an editor and a small-business person, I am always exploring the best ways to promote our editorial services and engage with clients. It can feel...
The Future of Peer Review: AI Integration, Open Models, and Solutions for Reviewer Fatigue
Currently, most journals require at least two peer reviewers per manuscript. While specific criteria vary per publisher, a core requirement for reviewers is that they are expected to have subject-matter expertise that is relevant to the manuscript in which they are...
How University Presses Help Foster Diversity in Scholarship, Publishing, and Society
In a rapidly evolving academic landscape (and political landscape), conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become important and somewhat contentious. While we previously noted how some academic publishers and groups were scrubbing...
Why University Presses Still Matter — to Readers Everywhere
I’ve never been much of a fan of nonfiction until I discovered the world of the University Press. And it is easy to overlook the quiet power behind some of the most thoughtful and transformative books, published by university presses. The University Press isn’t...
