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...
Scholarly journal editors have always had some degree of difficulty securing peer reviewers to evaluate submissions for publication suitability. But in recent years, this phenomenon—known as “peer reviewer fatigue—has been steadily increasing, contributing to both...
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...
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...
