Have you signed up for Lisa Angle’s (WPN webmaster) latest news? There’s a podcast about writing a memoir, an appearance with fellow WPN board member Desiree Duffy, and more news.
Confessions of a Book Reviewer by Elaine Viets. There’s a lot of good information for writers in this witty piece—and the photos that illustrate it are worth the time on their own! Try to avoid those pesky mistakes before your writing goes to the editor/publisher/reader.
What is NaNoWriMo: The Ultimate Guide by Dave Chesson
Did NaNoWriMo just doom themselves?
In an official position statement on AI, the organization declares: [NaNoWriMo, archive]
“We also want to be clear in our belief that the categorical condemnation of Artificial Intelligence has classist and ableist undertones, and that questions around the use of AI tie to questions around privilege.”
Your Story Is More Important Than Your Category by Brook Warner
Why aspiring authors should focus less on how to classify their books and instead tend to what matters.
Guarding Time and Building Relationships: The Essence of Modern Marketing by Clay Stafford
4 Signs You’ve Found Your Signature Style by Stacie Bloomfield
DPLA, IPG Announce New Ebook Ownership Model for Libraries
The plan allows libraries the right to give or loan an ebook to another library, or update the file to a new format for preservation. It affects approximately 38,000 titles.
Hugo Awards Organizers Reveal Thousands Spent on Fraudulent Votes to Help One Writer Win. The science fiction and fantasy prize says it has culled 377 votes primarily for ‘Finalist A’, who will not be disqualified as there is no proof they were aware.
Tip sheets: How to create the best book publicity document you’ll ever need by Sandra Beckwith
