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AI Made Me Want to Trademark My Name. Here’s How I Did It.

Jane Friedman

I was editing my third novel, Finding Imogene , on August 7, 2023, when the news broke that publishing-industry guru and nonfiction author Jane Friedmans name had been stolen and plastered across AI-generated books on Amazon and Goodreads. Before I became an author-publisher in 2018, I was a C-level executive assistant.

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What Are Authoritative Sources & How to Find Them

ContentWriters

Check the publisher: Are they a government agency or a professional institution? gov) websites Fact-checked news domains Industry-leading blogs and publishers For example, if youre writing an article about a specific medical condition, look for websites connected to research websites that include medical publications.

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Social Media Laws: What Are They and How Do They Impact Brands?

Contently

This provision established that online platforms (and later social media companies) would not be classified as publishers, which gave them immunity from liability for user-generated content. As social media continues to evolve, so too will the regulations that govern it.

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Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 4/10 – 4/14

Publishing Trends

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. How can art institutions contribute to the publishing industry? How are news organizations responding to being labeled as “ government-funded media ” on Twitter?

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Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 10/30- 11/3

Publishing Trends

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. What new feature is Kindle Direct Publishing testing for their audiobooks ? What did publishing associations in the UK ask the government to do in relation to AI ? How can AI be used to modernize Shakespeare ?

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Don't assume 'each' is the subject of the verb. Sometimes it's an adjective.

Grammar Underground

Our team wrote, published and promoted a series of 12 human interest stories that each honors a California veteran who has served our country proudly. Instead theres some other noun or pronoun in the sentence that governs the number of the verb. Dont see a problem? Dont feel bad. This was a tough one.

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How to Start Freelancing (With No Experience)

Freelance Magic

You don’t need to purchase a domain name and a website to publish samples of your freelance work (unless you’re offering freelance web design services). I’d recommend consulting a lawyer and checking the requirements with your local government because the rules for freelancers differ in every country and/or state. Don’t give up!

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