Introduction It might sound like the setup to a particularly dry economic satire, but here’s a bold claim: running an academic publishing house can be more lucrative, at least on paper, than running Apple Inc. That’s right. The folks putting out journal articles about medieval plant taxonomy or nanoparticle simulations may be quietly outpacing the … Read more
Introduction Writer’s block: the age-old nemesis of authors, journalists, students, and anyone who’s ever stared blankly at a blinking cursor. It’s that maddening moment when your brain decides to take a coffee break, leaving you alone with a deadline and a whole lot of nothing. But fear not, dear writer, for salvation has arrived in … Read more
Introduction In 2024, the academic publishing world shattered yet another ceiling: over 5.14 million scholarly articles were published globally across various disciplines. That’s not a typo. Five million. That’s more than the number of babies born in some countries—and definitely more than the number of books most people read in a lifetime. This figure reflects … Read more
Introduction Academic publishing has always worn a veneer of nobility. It presents itself as the beating heart of global research, the engine behind scientific discovery, and the bridge connecting ivory tower ideas to real-world impact. But strip away the Latin mottos, the peer-reviewed gloss, and the library branding, and you’re left with something that looks … Read more
Introduction It’s 2025, and you’re finally ready to take that plunge—writing your magnum opus. But let’s be honest: staring at a blinking cursor on a blank page can feel as welcoming as a dentist’s chair. The good news? Thanks to rapid advancements in AI, your new writing companion, ChatGPT, is here to ease that pain … Read more