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New: Easily Add Tables in Day One for Web

Day One web update allows direct table insertion in journal entries via editor toolbar. Create, edit, and format tables easily without Markdown syntax. Useful for tracking expenses, mood, habits, comparisons, and organizing creative projects. Log in, create or edit entries, select table size, and sync across devices. iOS/Android support for viewing only coming soon. Try it on Day One for Web now.

https://dayoneapp.com/releases/add-tables-day-one-web/

Write Now With Scrivener, Episode No. 55: Maria Reva, Booker Longlisted Author of Endling

Maria Reva's novel Endling, longlisted for the Booker Prize, combines themes of snails, romance tours, and the war in Ukraine, reflecting on her experience as a Ukrainian immigrant. The book explores the impact of the Russian invasion on her writing process and features an unconventional structure, including direct reader engagement. It highlights the fragility of species and critiques the romance tour industry’s exploitation, using innovative narrative techniques developed during her writing process with Scrivener.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/write-now-with-scrivener-episode-no-55-maria-reva-booker-longlisted-author-of-endling

How to Create and Use Custom Document Templates in Scrivener

Scrivener offers customizable document templates for quick project creation, adapting to various writing needs. Users can create, store, and manage these pre-formatted files to organize elements like character sketches, email formats, and more, enhancing project efficiency and consistency. For creation, duplicate existing files, retain formatting, and store templates in designated folders.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-to-create-and-use-custom-document-templates-in-scrivener

Prompt Packs Now Available on Android + New Labs

Day One's new Prompt Packs offer themed journaling prompts for gratitude, mindfulness, and creativity, accessible via a new Prompts tab after updating the Android app. Users can browse, save, complete prompts at their pace, track progress, and personalize their experience. Additionally, Day One Labs introduces experimental features, including AI-generated summaries and custom images, enhancing the journaling process. Prompt Packs are currently available in English but can be toggled on for other languages in settings.

https://dayoneapp.com/releases/prompt-packs-new-labs-android/

Introducing iOS 26 Liquid Glass Updates, Apple Intelligence On-Device AI Features

Day One version 2025.19 for iOS introduces three major updates: Liquid Glass UI for a modern experience, on-device Apple Intelligence AI features for journaling, and a Creativity Prompt Pack with 40 prompts. Liquid Glass enhances visual depth and fluidity in the interface, while Apple Intelligence offers dynamic prompts, entry title suggestions, and highlights. The Creativity Prompt Pack helps users explore creativity. Labs users will see Strava integration and a new Entry Highlights feature. Update to experience these enhancements. https://dayoneapp.com/releases/ios-26-liquid-glass-plus-apple-intelligence/

BookTok and Beyond: How Young Readers Are Reviving Physical Bookstores

Reading is rising due to young readers and BookTok, despite overall decline in book reading statistics. The number of bookstores is increasing in the US and UK, with young adults buying more books, influenced by social media trends. Bookstores offer a unique browsing experience and foster community events. Physical presence emphasizes book covers, important for sales. Despite online dominance, young readers' engagement and bookstore growth indicate a positive future for reading.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/booktok-and-beyond-how-young-readers-are-reviving-physical-bookstores

Grammarly Authorship Is Now Available in Canvas LMS

Grammarly introduced Authorship in Google Docs and Microsoft Word to enhance transparency in AI-assisted writing between students and instructors. Following positive feedback, they launched integration with Canvas LMS for seamless tracking of writing sources. This allows instructors to require Authorship reports easily, enabling student oversight of their writing process before submission. The integration promotes accountability, saves time for educators, and supports institutions in maintaining academic integrity amidst rising AI use.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/writing/grammarly-authorship-is-now-available-in-canvas-lms/

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