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Marketing Your Book: a Guide for New Authors

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Publishers focus on major titles; authors must promote their own books. In 1950, 11,000 books were published, growing to 100,000 annually now, with about 1 million self-published. Define your unique selling proposition (USP) and target audience for effective marketing. Build an author platform through a website and social media. Generate leads pre-publication and consider pre-orders for visibility and sales ranking. Self-marketing is essential for new authors due to limited publisher promotion.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-to-market-your-book

Higher Ed Students’ AI Adoption and Professional Readiness

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Half of college students believe AI skills are crucial for their education; 62% see responsible AI use as vital for careers. Most educators feel updated on tech, with 73% of schools having AI policies. However, 32% ban AI use entirely. While 69% discuss these policies, only 11% endorse AI utilization. A third of students feel confident ethically using AI, which they spend about ten hours weekly on, yet 55% seek better guidance. Students largely accept AI in their studies if disclosed (37%), with many using it for various tasks, seeing it as a supportive tool rather than cheating.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/company/student-ai-adoption-and-readiness/

How to Create Multiple Revenue Streams as an Author

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Authors can earn a living through diverse writing avenues beyond just books, including advances, royalties, subsidiary rights, ghostwriting, speaking gigs, teaching, editing, affiliate marketing, reader support, and selling merchandise. Quitting a day job for writing requires careful planning and multiple income streams to ensure financial stability.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-to-create-multiple-revenue-streams-as-an-author

Latimer.AI and Grammarly Partner To Deliver the Industry’s First Inclusive AI Writing Assistant Bundle for Higher Education

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Latimer.AI and Grammarly have partnered to provide educational institutions with an inclusive AI writing assistant, enhancing writing quality and cultural awareness while supporting student success. This collaboration aims to mitigate AI bias by utilizing ethically sourced training data, helping over 3,000 educational institutions improve equity in higher education.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/company/latimer-ai-partnership/

How Coda and Grammarly Transformed Our Knowledge Base

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Agency owner switched from Notion to Coda for better value and functionality. Notion had rising costs and underutilized features, prompting the switch. Coda's pricing model allows free collaboration and flexible scaling, with interactive document functionalities. Seamless data migration and improved access control were benefits. Coda also enhanced client communication capabilities, leading to cost savings and operational efficiency. Overall, Coda met the agency's actual workflow needs while maintaining fair pricing.

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/user-stories/how-coda-and-grammarly-transformed-our-knowledge-base/

How Book Advances Are Paid to Authors

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Congrats on selling a book! You’ll receive an advance, but it's paid in installments over time. Advances are based on estimated sales and can influence marketing efforts. Typically, they’re split into payments at signing, manuscript delivery, and publication. For example, a $100,000 advance could be split into three $33,333 payments. Authors typically don’t repay advances unless they breach contracts. Many factors affect payment timing, taxes reduce net income, and not all books earn out their advances. Ultimately, while advances seem substantial, they likely won't replace your day job income yet.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/how-book-advances-are-paid-to-authors

Bear Web Public Beta – You Are Invited!

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Bear Web is in public beta, allowing users to access, edit, and search notes in any web browser. It complements Bear's Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps but has limitations. A Bear Pro subscription is needed for syncing and future full access. Users should back up notes, and Advanced Data Protection must be disabled. Feedback is encouraged, and keyboard shortcuts differ from the native app. Happy testing!

https://blog.bear.app/2025/07/bear-web-public-beta-you-are-invited/

From Hobbyist to Professional: How to Change Your Mindset as You Embark on a Writing Career

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Transition from hobbyist to professional writer involves mindset shift, consistent work, and managing new responsibilities. Writers must navigate deadlines, finances, and the dual roles of creating and promoting work. Many continue full-time jobs while publishing, adapting to long-term goals and maintaining productivity amid challenges. Awareness of these changes helps writers prepare for their evolving careers.

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/from-hobbyist-to-professional-how-to-change-your-mindset-as-you-embark-on-a-writing-career

Japan Stationery of the Year

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Lifestyle Week Tokyo, a major trade fair, showcased the iA Notebook, which received strong international acclaim and won multiple design awards. In Japan, where the stationery market is highly discerning, the product's debut drew enthusiastic responses from visitors, earning the 2025 Japan Stationery of the Year ISOT Award. This recognition underscores the product's quality and design amidst tough scrutiny from a culture known for its excellence in paper goods. The journey from a small internal project to a notable item on the market demonstrates its significant impact.

https://ia.net/topics/japan-stationery-of-the-year

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