Ari Daniel

Biography Studies: A series answering the current demand for a theorization of biography studies. Join the dialogue in this important field at the borders of fact and fiction masja.horn[at]brill.com - www.brill.com/BIO #brill #biographystudies

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In my paper on California's Journalism Preservation Act, I examine the long history of newspapers' hostile reception of new technologies and competitors, from radio to AI. It's quite a tale. Here's that section from the paper: https://lnkd.in/e3mB2B9p

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We're seeing public trust in our institutions falling across the board, but most people seem to still respect and trust scientific research. According to Pew, 73% of Americans still trust that scientific research works in the public interest. Researchers, editors, reviewers, and publishers need to be more mindful of the climbing number of retractions in their areas. As they climb, we will see public trust (and likely funding resources) decline accordingly. https://lnkd.in/gPuN4nEB

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The tool I use the most when I would otherwise have writer's block is this: I write down everything I DO know about the project or assignment. Sometimes it's little more than my name, the idea or pitch, and maybe placeholders for "hed and dek." It is a super effective trick at getting started when I am stuck. And I have 5 more tricks similar to that one. https://lnkd.in/ePqjJ6Se

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I'm absolutely thrilled to share with you all that I've launched my very own Substack publication! 🎉✨ This platform will serve as a space where I'll delve into literature and life, including publishing industry insights, trends in writing and editing, and tips for owning your magic + investing in the dream of yourself. Whether you're a reader, writer, publishing professional, or friend, I hope you will consider joining me on this new leg of my writing journey. Read my very first Substack post below: https://lnkd.in/gWQ52uDf #KateGale #Substack #ThoughtLeadership #SubscribeNow #StayInformed #Substack

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Watching FIS alpine World Cups in the U.S. isn't easy--or cheap. It requires 3 subscriptions and knowledge of geography. Like "Where's Gurgl?" ... Here are some tips on how to remember. https://lnkd.in/eKdrecWh

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New H-Diplo Roundtable on Sarah Foss's _On Our Own Terms: Development and Indigeneity in Cold War Guatemala_. The University of North Carolina Press, 2022. https://lnkd.in/ehTyE88b Introduction by Amy C. Offner, University of Pennsylvania Reviewers: John Aerni-Flessner, Michigan State University Nicole Pacino, University of Alabama in Huntsville Dustin Walcher, Southern Oregon University Response by Sarah Foss, Oklahoma State University   From the introduction: Sarah Foss’s _On Our Own Terms_, a deeply researched history of Indigenous Guatemalans’ engagement with development during the Cold War, is an impressive accomplishment. Reviewers John Aerni-Flessner, Nicole Pacino, and Dustin Walcher, who come from the fields of Latin American and African studies, affirm its important contributions to Guatemalan and twentieth-century Latin American history, as well as the wider history of Cold War development. Pacino lauds the book as “beautifully written,” “deeply engaging,” and “both theoretically sophisticated and accessible.” Aerni-Flessner, a historian of Africa, emphasizes the book’s relevance beyond the field of Latin American history. _On Our Own Terms_ speaks to Africanists’ interest in “the multiple and varied meanings of the idea of ‘development,’” he writes, and its creative use of oral, visual, and textual evidence “pushes historians of Africa to think harder about possible sources for recovering and rewriting…difficult histories.” As Walcher notes, Latin Americanists have long rejected the idea that the region was shaped primarily from without: Latin Americans made their own history within “asymmetrical power relationships.” But he rightly observes that stories about the negotiation of imperial power in post-independence Latin America have often focused on “political and economic elite[s]” within the region. Foss’s argument that Indigenous people shaped international development is thus “refreshing and significant.” Within the historiography of international development, _On Our Own Terms_ is indeed one of the first books to explore seriously the way that Indigenous people in Latin America experienced and shaped international development programs...

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I have a new story live in Grow by Ginkgo! Read on to learn how emergent scientists are using LLM architecture for the greater good 🤖🔬🚰 https://lnkd.in/ekmMib3D

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In this video on plot & structure in novel writing, we talk about the formula for crafting compelling novels. We break down the key elements of plot: the protagonist, their aim, and the antagonist that stands in their way. Explore the classic 3-Act Structure and dive into the Hero's Journey to help you create captivating stories. Learn how to apply these essential templates to your own novel writing for better pacing, character development, and tension. Subscribe for more writing tips! Download our Novel Revision Checklist here: http://eepurl.com/djCZCv

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An article written by Robert Nemeth documenting our Media and Journalism Research Center experience in funding media outlets in autocracies has now appeared The Fix Media. More on this topic to come soon. #capture #mediacapture #journalism #funding #support https://lnkd.in/dVNFm7Za

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As a marketing manager or editor, the proliferation of predatory science journals should alarm you. Many contain inaccurate and unvetted data. Are your writers using predatory journals for their research? Take a look at my latest blog post where I address this issue. https://lnkd.in/gZPnNWCj

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The editor-in-chief is a big deal for a publishing company, big or small, so when one leaves, it's significant - for the reason(s) for their departure, for whomever is to take over the role following them, and also for where that editor-in-chief goes next. Earlier this month, news came out that IDW Publishing's editor-in-chief Jamie S. Rich - who took the role just 13 months prior - has left the company. First reported by Bleeding Cool writer Rich Johnston, this departure came following the departure of two other senior editors at the company. Since the news of Rich's departure went public, speculation has been rampant - for journalists, for comics pros, for pundits, and for fans - about what's happening at the company. This has led to significant speculation about what this means for IDW has its 13 months removed from a self-described "reset" which resulted in 39% layoff of its employees. So to cut through the speculation and hyperbole, we went to the source. We asked now-former IDW Pubishing editor-in-chief Jamie S. Rich what was going on. As it turns out, he too has been reading the idle speculation which some has misattributed as news, and wants to correct the record. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eKursTgH

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