Right to Read: Intellectual Freedom Panel Discussion

Right to Read: Intellectual Freedom Panel Discussion

On Sunday, October 1, 2023, I attended the Chapel Hill Public Library’s “Right to Read: Intellectual Freedom Panel Discussion” in honor of Banned Book Week. Aside from the discussion, I also enjoyed the free snacks, a free copy of Raina Telgemeier’s Drama courtesy of...
The 2023 Peer Review Week is Almost Here!

The 2023 Peer Review Week is Almost Here!

Peer review has always been an important, behind-the scenes piece of the publication puzzle. An annual week to celebrate and explore its complexities is well deserved! A couple of decades ago, academic and scientific peer review looked much different from today....
Google’s New AI Search Changes the Game for Publishing 

Google’s New AI Search Changes the Game for Publishing 

We may still be a few decades away from HAL 9000 and the Terminator wreaking havoc on the humanrace (fingers crossed!), but AI continues to infiltrate and change the publishing industry. We’ve already writtenabout how AI in the form of ChatGPT is changing all the...
What Exactly is Ghostwriting?

What Exactly is Ghostwriting?

If you’re anything like me when you hear the word ghostwriter, one of two things pops up. First, there’sthe 1990s PBS television series where a literal ghost who writes helps a group of teenagers solve mysteries (sadly,we won’t be doing a deep dive into that forgotten...
5 Tips to Become A Better Writer

5 Tips to Become A Better Writer

Are you a novice writer just starting out in the realm of digital content, or are you a seasoned expert seeking tips on writing better? As a word nerd who is currently working on her own book, here are a few of my favorite writing tips you can use to hone your...
Writing Prompts to Unlock Your Creativity

Writing Prompts to Unlock Your Creativity

Ideas may seem hard to come by, whether you’re attempting to start a new writing project or are experiencing writer’s block in the middle of one. Writing prompts are invaluable. Use this list of creative writing prompts to flex your creative writing...