Whether you are part of the Good e-Reader community, or new to our page, its fair to guess you are a book lover. Have you ever thought about transitioning from reader to writer? Many renowned authors got their start by entering writing contests, proving they can be a solid stepping stone to future literary success. Before winning the Nobel Prize, William Faulkner gained a … [Read more...] about So You Think You Can Write? 2025 Short Story Contests
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Goodreads Exodus: Virtuous Action or Virtue Signaling?
The Great Goodreads Migration Lately, I’ve been watching the Goodreads-to-StoryGraph migration unfold, and I have to admit—it’s my new guilty pleasure. On the surface, it seems noble: readers leaving behind a clunky, Amazon-owned platform to support an independent one led by a Black woman, Nadia Odunayo. But I'm starting to wonder: are we actually making a difference here, or … [Read more...] about Goodreads Exodus: Virtuous Action or Virtue Signaling?
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
BookTok’s Influence: Between Literary Culture and Performance
As I reflect on my recent writing projects, a common thread seems to be emerging around the transformative power of revelations. Whether on a personal or societal level, when new information comes to light, it has the ability to ripple outward, shaping not only our personal experiences and relationships, but also, if the revelation is profound, impacting the world around … [Read more...] about BookTok’s Influence: Between Literary Culture and Performance
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
Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
Content is the lifeblood of the internet, toppling over traditional forms of media and revolutionizing the fields of modern marketing and PR. Everything you read on the web has been written carefully by a trained copywriting professional. It takes a whole team of writers and editors to curate content that matches the tone, style, format, and level of depth that agrees with the … [Read more...] about Will AI writers eventually render authors of today defunct?
Get $100 off the Remarkable 2 this holiday season
The incredibly suave and beautifully optimized Remarkable 2 made its debut back in June 2020. Following its launch, the device became exceedingly popular owing to its brilliant UI and easy-to-use customer experience. While the large E Ink note-taking tablet usually costs $399, you can currently score one for significantly lesser. If you're planning on getting the unique … [Read more...] about Get $100 off the Remarkable 2 this holiday season
Here is the note taking experience on the Onyx Boox Nova 2
The Onyx Boox Nova 2 is the first major release of 2020 and this digital note taking device comes with a glass based capacitive touchscreen display and WACOM active digitizer layer so you can take notes with a stylus. This device has a great processor and lots of RAM, but how does this translate to a great freehand drawing experience? The screen and stylus have over 4,096 … [Read more...] about Here is the note taking experience on the Onyx Boox Nova 2
Kobo announces Emerging Writer Prize for Canadian Authors
The Kobo Emerging Writer Prize has been ongoing for the past five years and gives Canadian authors a chance to really get promoted on the Kobo platform and win some money. There are three categories this year; Literary Fiction, Romance, and Non-Fiction. The winning authors will be announced in June and will be awarded a $10,000 CAD cash prize as well as marketing and … [Read more...] about Kobo announces Emerging Writer Prize for Canadian Authors
New Feedback App for Writers Taking Beta Testers
By now, most serious indie authors understand what it takes to produce a book. Sadly, for most authors, the writing is only the tip of the proverbial iceberg. What follows is a time consuming and often expensive process, one that serves as an investment towards a greater final return. But what if there was a way to maximize the value of paid editing? One company has a new … [Read more...] about New Feedback App for Writers Taking Beta Testers