Technology Enabled Approaches for Smarter Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] It takes a lot to get the written word from pen to publication. The average piece of content goes through several processes before it eventually makes it before its intended audience, including first draft, copyediting, editing, rewrites and back to editing, until eventually it reaches the publication stage. Before […]
Loyal Fans Follow Reader-Centric Content
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Some books are timeless while others grow and adapt with their readers. Making the effort to keep your content adaptable can be a daunting task, so it helps to have a goal in mind. Here are some questions to ask yourself when making reader-centric content: What Do Your Readers […]
Accessibility in Healthcare
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Hospitals, insurance companies and clinics may inadvertently be discriminating against patients with visual disabilities by not offering accessible documents. Health care providers may face legal consequences when their sites don’t address the needs of people with disabilities. However, the benefits of creating an accessible site go far beyond adhering […]
Academic Presses Are Trending Upward Despite the Dominance of Commercial Publishing Houses in the Industry
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Presses associated with universities and academics are increasing in number across the United States. Although commercial publishers hold a dominant position in the publishing environment, academic presses have developed to fill a need within their communities of thinkers and humanitarians. These individuals and organizations seek to share information and […]
Judge a Book By Its Cover!
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Countless studies reveal that the human brain processes images significantly faster than it does words, and that images can make us feel a sense of connection or even disconnect. Because of this, Huffington Post suggests, publishers who rely on the motto, “Never judge a book by its cover,” are […]
Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence in Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Artificial intelligence is becoming more popular among all industries. The number of AI startups has increased by 14 times since 2000. AI is playing a significant role in the publishing industry by assisting publishers with the following tasks: Searching published content Handling peer review Identifying data fabrication Detecting plagiarism […]
Best Practices for Metadata Management for Publishers
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Ten years ago, terms such as “SEO,” “HTML” and “metadata” were far removed from the publishing sector. Today, however, a publisher’s understanding of these terms, or, at the very least, understanding of the terms’ import, is key to a piece of content’s overall success. This is especially true of […]
Why Academic Publishers Should Have a Passion for Lifelong Learning
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] You are likely well aware that learning doesn’t stop once you get a degree or win an award. Education is a lifelong process for academic publishers. In order to truly succeed and be happy, you must always be open to growing and stepping outside of your comfort zone. According […]
The Importance of Alternative Text in Web Accessibility
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Adding alternative text for non-text content is one of the most important principles of accessibility on the internet. Alt text helps users with low vision and blindness understand what images are being displayed. According to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, text alternatives should be available in braille, large […]
The Energy Projekt – Making a Difference for a Brighter Future
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The Enerji Group is a multinational business entity that runs several distinct business lines, including Amnet, a leader in publishing services. With an ethos that focuses on nurturing and nourishing relationships, we run The Energy Projekt. The Energy Projekt The Energy Projekt incorporated in 2011, is a non-profit that […]