Introduction Once upon a time, cheating was simple. If you copied from a classmate’s paper or slipped notes under your sleeve, you were a cheater. It was black and white. But now, in the age of AI, things are messier. The boundaries are blurred, the tools are sophisticated, and the ethics are in flux. As … Read more
Introduction The em dash ( — ) is one of those punctuation marks that writers either love, hate, or abuse. Depending on your editorial style guide, it might be hailed as a tool for stylistic flair or condemned as a lazy alternative to proper punctuation. But few people ever stop to ask: Where did this … Read more
Introduction Publishing as a profession predates copyright, printing presses, and even universities. Before Amazon upended the game, before Penguin paperbacks reshaped access to books, and well before anyone started worrying about open access or AI-generated textbooks, publishing was already a centuries-old trade. Some publishers today are older than the countries in which they operate. A … Read more
Introduction When most people hear “blockchain,” they think of crypto bros, Silicon Valley startups, or digital gold rushes. But the potential goes far beyond finance. In publishing, blockchain provides practical tools, including smarter licensing, faster royalty payments, clearer contracts, and a means to build trust in a digital-first world. Still, despite all the talk, blockchain … Read more
Introduction Once upon a time, publishing was ruled by gut instinct, red pens, and printing presses that sounded like locomotives. Today, we live in a world where artificial intelligence, or AI, handles everything from editing suggestions to audience targeting to content generation. The conversation has shifted dramatically. It is no longer about what AI can … Read more