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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...
Chilling Reads for a Spooktacular Holiday
With Friday the 13th creeping up just as we enter the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to whip up a list of books that sprinkle a little spookiness into the festive fun! So, grab your cocoa, turn on your favorite holiday playlist and cozy up under those...
Holiday Gift Guide for the Reader in Your Life
Hold onto your bookmarks, folks! It’s that magical season again—time to hunt for a quirky, one-of-a-kind gift for the bookworm in your life, and we’ve got your back! Wave goodbye to the boring old standbys like gift cards that scream “I couldn’t think of anything,”...
Holiday Gift Guide for the Writer in Your Life
The holiday season can be a busy time of year -- so busy you might not have had the time to think of the perfect gift to give the writer in your life! Don’t worry, Technica Editorial has got you covered. Whether it be a small trinket or a learning experience, we...
Self-Publishing in 2024: Prize-Winning Contenders to Check Out
In the year 2024, I think we can safely say that self-publishing is here to stay. What was once seen as just a forum on the internet to publish niche genre work by lesser-known authors, self-publishing is now big business with many aspiring authors forgoing the...
It’s Time to Start that Great American Novel: Celebrate National Novel Writing Month
During the COVID lockdown, how many people thought they would finally sit down and write that novel that has been brimming in their brain for years. Some were able to accomplish this seemingly impossible task, but for most, the dream of writing the great American...