Pandemic Repercussions on Book Fairs 2020
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Many book fairs, author tours, and other literary events that were planned for this year came in for a big, but nasty, surprise: the COVID-19 pandemic. These are annual events, attended by thousands of visitors, including international ones. The main hype that drives these booklovers is that they can […]
What Are the Factors That Underpin Delivery of Certainty during Uncertain Times?
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] As we continue to adapt and adjust to the new normal, businesses need to adopt and employ collaborative strategies that can ensure delivery of certainty despite violent shifts in the landscape. It won’t be an understatement that whatever strategies worked in the pre-pandemic world will be rendered largely moot […]
Author Services for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Since its launch in 2007, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) has proven to be a boon for numerous established and aspiring authors alike. It offers you the convenience of self-publishing your book without the fear of rejections or untoward delays. Statistics from the US indicate that Amazon’s market share of […]
Scholarly Publishing in Pandemic Times
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] When COVID-19 morphed into a full-blow pandemic, people had no other option but to stay indoors and continue their learning and research. They had to rely on online content, and the publishing industry had to undergo dramatic changes to accommodate the need for reliable data resources. It is safe […]
Publishing in the Pandemic: Points to Note
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] The COVID-19 pandemic has given people across the world more time indoors, which is an opportunity that many seldom got in pre-COVID-19 times, when things were relatively normal. With more time on their hands, authors and readers are either refining their skills and hobbies or learning new ones. Fewer […]
Digital Accessibility In Insurance Websites
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Insurance is a business that is greatly influenced by how the clients perceive and absorb information when they use their websites to research policies. The more comfortable and included they feel, the more likely they will lean towards the company, as policies are not mere business choices but personal […]
AI in Education Today
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] Artificial intelligence (AI) was applied to education as early as the 1980s. Only now do we have the technology to support AI in the creation of new tools to assist teachers and students alike. AI is seeping into education systems worldwide at a rapid rate, thus pushing the learning […]
Book Sales Are Still Rising During the Pandemic
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] You may wonder how books are faring this side of the coronavirus pandemic and if writers still have time to write. Not only is there speculation about book sales, but authors are also curious if people have time to read in between their work-from-home positions and family responsibilities. The […]
Growing Impetus On Digital Accessibility For Higher Education
Education publishers and educators must utilize a multi-pronged strategy to build a resilient, adaptive, and all-inclusive education system by harnessing and using technology to create accessible content for remote learning. COVID-19 has transformed the old chalk–talk teaching model. All the education stakeholders are grappling with methods to augment and foster better learning experiences for all […]
Difference Between Line Editing, Copyediting, and Developmental Editing
[Approximate Reading Time : 4 mins] A book is a dream that you hold in your hand – Neil Gaiman Or, in today’s world, an e-reader that you cherish! Irrespective of the manner in which you choose to read books, the fact is – a well-edited manuscript makes for pleasurable reading. It doesn’t matter how […]