Who Invented E-books? A Brief History of Digital Publishing

Who invented e-books?

We all have read e-books and used e-books as part of our learning materials. E-books have become a big part of our life today. I myself have some limited experience spearheading an e-book project for my organization.  But have we ever wondered this question: who invented e-books? In this article, we will look at the brief history … Read more

8 Main Differences Between Editing and Copyediting

8 main differences between editing and copyediting

If you are a publishing industry practitioner, you would already know some of the main differences between editing and copyediting. If you are not, then fret not. It is time for a new lesson today. An effective publishing workflow is crucial to ascertain the quality of the publication’s end product. This end product could be … Read more

5 Common Reasons for Journal Manuscript Rejection

Common Reasons for Journal Manuscript Rejection

In this write-up, we discuss five common reasons for journal manuscript rejection. For over a decade, my daily routine in the journal division (I administered several academic journals covering science and humanities) included sending that dreaded rejection email to authors, telling them their manuscripts were declined and the reason for rejection. Yes, for over a … Read more