In the writing, editing, and publishing industry, AI is here to stay, across all aspects of the business. And alt text—that is, a brief text description designed to replace an image in the electronic version of an article—isn’t going anywhere either. AI is a...
One of the biggest hot topics in publishing right now is the use of alt text—that is, brief descriptions of an image in an electronic article. The first installment of this two-part series discusses the potential benefits that come with the use of alt text. These...
A generation ago, the term “alt text” probably would have been unknown to many in the publishing field. But today, the topic is essential—and hot. Alt text, in its most basic terms, refers to a brief description designed to replace an image, usually in the web form of...
Representation matters. This isn’t a debate. It’s factual statement that reverberates through any artistic medium, especially literature. When a reader sees a character like them in a story, it can awaken new possibilities in them, especially young readers from...
The dictionary definition of influencer is simply “a person or thing that influences another.” However, in today’s online world, influencer refers to “a person who has become well known through regular social media posts and is able to promote a product or...
It’s easier to get started on a project with a good start on getting started. Getting one foot in the door is crucial for anyone trying to make it into the guarded world of academia, a world historically shaped by exclusivity and discrimination, and grants are that...
