Every once in a while, I like to highlight cool projects and products I've bookmarked. Here are the latest. Enjoy! Microscopya: The website says it all. A "science-themed video game taking players on a journey through the molecular world inside the cell, with hand-drawn illustrations and puzzles based on real scientific concepts. This project aims to highlight the depth, … [Read more...] about 20+ Cool Content Projects and Products to Inspire and Help You Build Content
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Guest Post: How the Metaverse Could Bring New Life to Transmedia Storytelling
By April Miller The metaverse is a strange, new concept that will manifest in the years to come. Founded by the company Meta, started by Mark Zuckerberg, it’s a new way of socializing and living through the virtual world. While many people have concerns and others are intrigued, there's one undeniable fact: storytelling will change due to the metaverse. What Is the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How the Metaverse Could Bring New Life to Transmedia Storytelling
35 Resources for Producing, Promoting, and Monetizing Your Podcast
Podcasting is only continuing to grow, so it feels right to share another list of helpful podcast resources (for those of you who may be considering launching your own podcast). Producing Your Podcast Episode Check: A Podcast Editor's Best Friend "How to write an interview podcast script" on Vocal Fry Studios "7 Tips for Publishing an Accessible Podcast" on … [Read more...] about 35 Resources for Producing, Promoting, and Monetizing Your Podcast
87 Resources To Help You Launch Your Own Podcast
If you've been reading this blog for a while, then you know my husband and I produce a weekly dinosaur podcast. After 6 years of making the podcast, we're now working on a comprehensive course to teach other people how to make podcasts. By the way, what stage of podcasting are you in? Click here to take our quiz! For now, here are some additional resources to help you, … [Read more...] about 87 Resources To Help You Launch Your Own Podcast
Blockchain and Libraries and Museums
Recently, I took a great free online course to learn more about blockchain, decentralization, and how it affects libraries and museums. The course is available on Canvas Network, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about this technology. Below are some of the things and resources I learned from the course. About Blockchain "Blockchain: how mining … [Read more...] about Blockchain and Libraries and Museums
Machine Learning Projects (And Some Are For Writers!)
I recently finished my first machine learning project! I was able to follow along with Robin Sloan's writing with the machine project, and I trained a different dataset, to some hilarious results. It was a lot of fun, and now I'm trying to dive more into neural networks and figure out more projects I can try. If you're interested, here are some resources and tools to learn more … [Read more...] about Machine Learning Projects (And Some Are For Writers!)
The Growth of Audiobooks
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A while back, I wrote an essay for LARB about reading in the multimedia age. A big part of the essay focused on audiobooks, which are growing in popularity each year. According to QZ, audiobooks are growing more than ebooks. MarketWatch wrote that some audiobooks are selling more copies than their print counterparts, and according to The Digital Reader, "audio can outsell … [Read more...] about The Growth of Audiobooks
Tips and Tricks and the Latest Updates in Audiobooks and Podcasting
Audio content (audiobooks and podcasts) is growing in popularity. Below are some tips and tricks, and news to get you up to speed on this aspect of the publishing industry. Making and Marketing Audiobooks "Understanding Audiobook Production: An Interview with Rich Miller" on Jane Friedman "5 Ways to Market Your Audiobook Without Ads" on Jane Friedman "ACXU Presents: … [Read more...] about Tips and Tricks and the Latest Updates in Audiobooks and Podcasting
Interactive Stories
With digital storytelling, there are new, interactive, immersive ways to share stories. Here are a few cool examples: StoryNexus: Access hundreds of interactive worlds, from science fiction to romance to historical adventure. You can choose how the story flows, and there are also options for creators. The Cornwall a-book: An Augmented Travel Guide Using Next Generation … [Read more...] about Interactive Stories
Guest Post: The Impact of Cloud Technology on The Publishing Industry
By Joe Peters Many of the changes in the publishing industry have been evident over the years. We’ve seen a significant shift from print to digital, where people are just as likely to read from a smartphone or computer screen as they are to buy a book from their local store. Digital Transformation Makes Publishing Easier The digital transformation of the industry has … [Read more...] about Guest Post: The Impact of Cloud Technology on The Publishing Industry
209 Examples and Trends Impacting the Future of Storytelling
Storytelling comes in a variety of formats: as books, articles, podcasts, films, and more. It seems every week there's something new and cool coming out of the works, so I thought I'd highlight some of them here (in no particular order). Also, there's a lot that can be learned from other people's stories! New Tech / Tools / Platforms Book Marketing Book Title Generator … [Read more...] about 209 Examples and Trends Impacting the Future of Storytelling
The Overlap of Games and Books
Games and books have a lot in common, especially when it comes to the publishing process. There's also a lot of cool overlap. After all, most games have full narrative stories. And those stories are written by professional writers. Now, game writers can win a Nebula award, from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, according to GeekWire. Games are great for … [Read more...] about The Overlap of Games and Books
Artificial Intelligence and Publishing
Artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining steam, and there are lots of really interesting experiments and initiatives happening. One example is using AI to get an idea of a book's market potential. Enter Booxy, which analyzes "a book to generate comps (comparable titles) and predict reader experience," according to Huffington Post. It uses natural language processing and … [Read more...] about Artificial Intelligence and Publishing
An Interview with Josef Marc, CEO of Publica
There are a lot of exciting developments in technology right now. One of the latest is blockchain technology, which allows digital information to be distributed but not copied. One startup, Publica, aims to bring the blockchain to publishing. I recently had the chance to learn more about it from Josef Marc, the CEO of Publica. Q: What will Publica do for authors? A: … [Read more...] about An Interview with Josef Marc, CEO of Publica
The Latest Trends in Publishing
There's a lot of interesting trends going on in the publishing industry, and some pretty cool new content. Below is a list that breaks it down: Trends and News in Publishing "Indie Authors: Are We Ready for Self-Publishing 3.0? Part 1." on Self Publishing Advice Center "The Rise of the Fidget Spinner and the Fall of the Well-Managed Fad" on The New York Times "The … [Read more...] about The Latest Trends in Publishing
