#OTD in 1856, Booker T. Washington, the African-American educator, author, and orator was born.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker_T._Washington
His books at PG:
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Oh, I love this! It’s true that #editing increases the likelihood of #conference and/or #journal #acceptance for #authors. See what #science editor Valerie Monckton says about this: https://www.valeriemonckton.com/research-impact-writing-quality/
WRITER FUEL: 'ELIZA,' the world's 1st chatbot, was just resurrected from 60-year-old computer code.
Amid ongoing concern over AI's impact on art and culture, authors held a protest in London against Meta for "stealing" their work. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/04/04/entertainment-news/authors-protest-meta-ai/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #entertainmentnews #meta #ai #copyright #authors #london
The Japan Times · Authors hold London protest against Meta for 'stealing' work to train AI
WRITER FUEL: New solar-powered EV can drive 40 miles daily using the power of the sun — and it's 50% more efficient than a Tesla.
#OTD American author Washington Irving was born in 1783. He is best known for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Irving
Washington Irving's books at PG
Power, Purpose, and Historical Fiction — Meet Sam Foster
What does it mean to write #historicalfiction that’s both deeply researched and boldly personal?
In this new episode of Audio Signals #podcast on ITSPmagazine, I sit down with #author Sam Foster to talk about the creative process behind Thy Mother Is A Lioness, his newest work exploring powerful women in #Renaissance Italy and the hidden strength passed through generations.
We talked about:
#Writing from experience vs. researching the unknown
Blending truth with #fiction without rewriting #history
#Creativity as a lifelong purpose—not just a profession
Using #Substack to share stories directly with readers
It’s a story about #storytelling.
A reflection on identity, curiosity, and the drive to ask: Why?
Teaser (below) https://youtu.be/65BPBklx-I0
Watch the full Episode: https://youtu.be/awj5Oul0mus
Listen to the episode: https://www.audiosignalspodcast.com/episodes/thy-mother-is-a-lioness-historical-fiction-and-the-stories-that-shape-us-a-conversation-with-sam-foster-audio-signals-podcast-with-marco-ciappelli
Read Sam’s work: https://www.samfosterbooks.com/
Subscribe to Audio Signals Podcast for more stories about storytelling and storytellers!
#storytelling #book #historicalfiction #writingcommunity #podcast #authors #creativeprocess #medici #renaissance #readers #writers #books Sean Martin, CISSP
WRITER FUEL: China plans to build enormous solar array in space — and it could collect more energy in a year than 'all the oil on Earth'.
NO MO NANOWRIMO
I missed the Monday announcement that the annual online writing fest is shutting down.
Don't let that - and the resultant lack of peer pressure - shut down your writing
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/apr/02/creative-writing-nanowrimo-to-close-after-20-years
The Guardian · Scandal-hit creative writing website NaNoWriMo to close after 20 years
I’d like some crowd sourced feedback on possible book titles for my not yet completed #WIP. The story follows the same MC and friends over a 20 year period, alternating between the past & present until the timelines catch up. I’m not committed to anything yet, but thought of these today and wanted to ask what you all think.
Life Happens
or
Life Happening
#writingcommunity #authors #author #amwriting #books #bookstodon @bookstodon
WRITER FUEL: Scientists have warned that the Paris Agreement to limit global warming will likely be breached as data reveals 2024 was the hottest year in human history.
https://www.limfic.com/2025/04/01/writer-fuel-2024-breached-1-5-degree-celsius-limit/
WRITER FUEL: Human brains take in sensory data at more than 1 billion bits per second, but only process that information at a measly 10 bits per second, new research has found.
It’s time for March’s #WordWeavers questions!
Written by @AlinaLeonova & I, you’ll find the questions pinned to our profiles. All are welcome to join in.
Participate with a WIP or an already published book.
As always, play the days you want, skip the others. Please use CW as necessary. Looking forward to seeing your answers, finding great books, & meeting new friends. And a big thanks to those contributing the community questions. (below)
Here we go!
#amwriting #writing #authors
Limbert, H. & DeSanto, D., (2025) “The Open Book Environment (OBE) Dashboard: A Tool for Increasing Publisher Transparency for #Authors, #Librarians, and the #Scholarly Community”, Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication 13(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/jlsc.18112 #OpenAccess
Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly CommunicationThe Open Book Environment (OBE) Dashboard: A Tool for Increasing Publisher Transparency for Authors, Librarians, and the Scholarly CommunityIntroduction: The Open Book Environment (OBE) Dashboard is introduced as a pioneering tool aimed at fostering transparency and clarity in the realm of open access book publishing. In response to the growing need for accessible information for authors, librarians, and stakeholders, this dashboard aggregates data from a multitude of publishers into a centralized platform.
Description of Program/Service: Employing a comprehensive set of criteria, including pricing for book processing charges (BPCs), licensing options, editorial quality statements, and self-archiving policies, the Dashboard evaluates publisher transparency. Through a color-coded system, it visually represents the degree of openness exhibited by each publisher, empowering authors to make informed decisions about where to publish their work.
Next Steps: Looking ahead, the Dashboard’s dynamic nature allows for continuous updates, facilitating its role as an agent for positive change within the scholarly publishing community. As a versatile resource, the OBE Dashboard holds promise in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in open access book publishing.
Open Book Environment (OBE) Dashboard: https://bit.ly/OBEdashboardOBE Additions and Edits Form: https://bit.ly/OBEdashboardform Zenodo Link: https://zenodo.org/records/13366056
WRITER FUEL: A collection of medieval crowns of Eastern European royalty hidden in cathedral wall since World War II were finally recovered.
https://www.limfic.com/2025/03/30/writer-fuel-medieval-crowns-of-eastern-european-royalty-recovered/
So when a fiction novel (not short stories) has two authors how does that work?
Does one mostly write the words and they collaborate on storyline and character development? Do they split up chapters?
I’ve always been curious about this since it’s often an author’s writing style that people enjoy as much - if not more - than the story itself.
**Who were the Classical Attic Authors?**
polýMATHY
“_In this video I show you the major authors of ancient Athens, and the kinds of works they wrote._”
#Video length: seventeen minutes and forty-five seconds.
WRITER FUEL: The grandfather paradox is just one of the thorny logical problems that arise with the concept of time travel. But one physicist says he has resolved them.
https://www.limfic.com/2025/03/28/writer-fuel-physicist-claims-to-have-solved-grandfather-paradox/
