In a shocking move, Amazon has removed Sean 'Diddy' Combs' memoir from its platform following a heated legal dispute between Combs and a former business associate. The book, which had been highly anticipated, was pulled after allegations surfaced regarding its content, with claims that certain portions were defamatory. As shared by the Seattle Times, "Porter and Combs’ children … [Read more...] about Amazon Pulls Diddy Tell All Amid Controversy
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How LLM plays a role in AI writing
Have you ever wondered why Artificial Intelligence (AI) generation tools like ChatGPT seem similar? There is a good reason for it. Most are created using an open-source back-end technology called Large Language Models (LLMs). LLMs are machine-learning modules that can generate, translate, and decipher human text through what is commonly referred to as "prompts." A prompt is a … [Read more...] about How LLM plays a role in AI writing
Micro Journal ReVamp Ver2 is set for Launch
The upcoming version of Un Kyu Lee's writing tool, the Micro Journal Rev 2 ReVamp, is rumoured to be released soon. This new version is a portable clamshell model with a wider screen, addressing the hinge issue that Lee had previously acknowledged as a challenge. Described as the "Etch-o-Sketch" of writing tablets, the hinges have rollers that move the text up and down as … [Read more...] about Micro Journal ReVamp Ver2 is set for Launch
WareWoolf Writer on Raspberry Pi is a minimalists dream
E-readers are popular devices due to their focus on distraction-free reading. They were designed to enhance the reading experience with a minimalist approach, offering benefits such as a lower price tag and a longer-lasting battery due to requiring fewer applications. Meet Warewoolf version v2.0.0 a minimalist solution for distraction-free portable writing. Developed by … [Read more...] about WareWoolf Writer on Raspberry Pi is a minimalists dream
How Major Acquisitions Are Shaping Traditional Publishing
The publishing industry is experiencing significant changes as key players expand through acquisitions and strategic partnerships. These moves are reshaping the market, driving growth, and reinforcing the influence of major publishers. Penguin Random House Growth enguin Random House has reported impressive financial results for the first half of 2024. The company saw … [Read more...] about How Major Acquisitions Are Shaping Traditional Publishing
Ashley Flowers Novel The Missing Half Release Date 2025
Ashley Flowers hosts several top-rated podcasts, including Crime Junkie, Crime Junkie AF, The Deck, The Deck Investigates, and So Supernatural. Rumour has it that her second novel, "The Missing Half," is set for release on May 6, 2025, and is already gaining pre-release popularity. This is not surprising, given the success of her first novel, which quickly rose to the top of … [Read more...] about Ashley Flowers Novel The Missing Half Release Date 2025
The Third Door: A New Path in Publishing
For decades, writers have faced limited choices: go the traditional route with a publishing house or self-publish. Both paths come with their pros and cons. Traditional publishers offer prestige, marketing, and distribution power but often take control over an author’s creative work, and only pay a fraction of the royalties. Self-publishing offers full creative control and … [Read more...] about The Third Door: A New Path in Publishing
AR Books, Augmenting the Digital Reading Experience
Nothing compares to watching a 3D movie on an IMAX screen while sitting in a D-Box chair that moves, shakes, and roars with crystal clear sound. It is a fully immersive experience that feels like being inside the movie. Books cannot offer a fully immersive experience. However, augmented reality provides readers with an interactive deep dive into the world of make-believe, where … [Read more...] about AR Books, Augmenting the Digital Reading Experience
Florida Book Bans: Publishers, Authors Guild Fight Back
In a significant move, six major publishers and the Authors Guild have launched a lawsuit challenging Florida’s controversial book restriction law, H.B. 1069. Launched in July 2023, Bill 1069 requires schools to remove and review any challenged books which contain subject matter of a “sexual or pornographic content". The plaintiffs claim that vague content restrictions have … [Read more...] about Florida Book Bans: Publishers, Authors Guild Fight Back
What Happens to Copyrights After Death?
Copyrights are important because they give artists control over how their work is used and shared. But what happens to those rights after the creator dies? Knowing the answer is important, not just for creators but also for their families, since these rights can still hold a lot of value long after someone passes away. What Happens to Copyrights After Death? When someone who … [Read more...] about What Happens to Copyrights After Death?
Apple culls 100 Employees from Apple Books and News+ Division
Apple has fired over 100 News+ and Books team employees this week. The affected people worked in Senior Vice President Eddy Cue’s services group. According to a Bloomberg report, most layoffs were on the Apple Books team, which has become less of a priority for the company, and it doesn't see it as a significant part of its services lineup. The Apple Books app has become … [Read more...] about Apple culls 100 Employees from Apple Books and News+ Division
The Future of E-books: Direct Publishing
The first e-reader was released in November 2007, and despite its original hefty price tag of $399 ($600 in 2024), it sold out in a few hours. It is said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. Kindle should be proud as many new brands and models have surfaced since their first model was introduced. Statica.com estimates that 1.1 billion dollars is generated from … [Read more...] about The Future of E-books: Direct Publishing
ElevenLab AI text-to-speech e-reading app launched globally
ElevenLabs is a startup that launched an AI text-to-speech e-reading app globally. It supports 32 different languages from all over the world. The main selling point is that it can read PDF files, articles, newsletters, EPUB books, and most web content aloud. However, it does not read Apple Books or Kindle Books since it doesn't support DRM. There are many different … [Read more...] about ElevenLab AI text-to-speech e-reading app launched globally
US Publishing Revenue Generated $29.9 Billion for 2023
Publishing revenue in the United States generated 29.9 billion dollars in 2023 for books, course materials, audiobooks, and ebooks. This is a minor 0.8% decline compared to the final stated numbers for 2022. However, it is a 6.1% increase over the pre-pandemic figure of $28.2 billion in 2019. In the industry overall, digital formats accounted for 16% of all revenue for 2023, … [Read more...] about US Publishing Revenue Generated $29.9 Billion for 2023