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Editors– Finding the Words When You Can’t…Sometimes
A few of our guest speakers have explained the difficulties (and sometimes the benefits) of having an editor change their work. Lately, I’ve had some great experiences with editors– but I realize this probably isn’t a common occurrence. I am … Continue reading
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Jon Stewart and The Textbook (Ghost) Writer
Last week on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart talked with David Barton, a historian and the founder of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. … Continue reading
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Are we dumb-asses for the future?
I saw Ray Kurzweil on TV the other night (actually a web-cast of a TV show) where, as part of his Singularity hypothesis, he predicted that man and machine would be joined by, roughly, the year 2045. This melding of … Continue reading
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Ingram, MyiLibrary, and Coutts
Where would publishing pipeline go if there weren’t book distributers like Ingram? I must say the company is impressive. Who knew that they were an umbrella company for Lightning Source, Coutts, Spring Arbor, and MyiLibrary among many others? I sure … Continue reading
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