Grammarly uses identities of authors, journalists, and editors without permission

The popular editing service has integrated an “Expert Review” feature that offers advice attributed to countless well-known personalities.
https://janefriedman.com/grammarly-uses-identities-of-authors-journalists-and-editors-without-permission/

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Zenòdot: Discover a book’s translations worldwide

A Spanish author has created a database to answer a simple question: Has this book been translated into my language?
https://janefriedman.com/zenodot-discover-a-books-translations-worldwide/

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Can AI Give Better Submissions Feedback Than a Human Agent or Editor?

We review Request the Full, an AI service for writers who want to gain a realistic sense of whether their work is ready to query.
https://janefriedman.com/can-ai-give-better-submissions-feedback-than-a-human-agent-or-editor/

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ALLi launches the Indie Author Bookstore

The store, featuring work by ALLi members, is designed to help readers and influencers discover self-published authors across all genres.
https://janefriedman.com/alli-launches-the-indie-author-bookstore/

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New UK freelancer marketplace: BookBindr

The site offers a database enabling users to search for and contact freelancers for editing, publicity, design, marketing, and more.
https://janefriedman.com/new-uk-freelancer-marketplace-bookbindr/

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Can AI generate a meaningful book marketing plan?

Can an AI-generated marketing report help save you time and brainpower for more creative writing pursuits? Yes and no, with some urgent caveats.
https://janefriedman.com/can-ai-generate-a-meaningful-book-marketing-plan/

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Grammarly rebrands as Superhuman

The new name, Superhuman, comes from the email app Superhuman Mail, which Grammarly acquired earlier this year.
https://janefriedman.com/grammarly-rebrands-as-superhuman/

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Royalty Reader: AI-powered software for agents

The founders hope the software will address data management problems in literary agencies, where information entry is often manual.
https://janefriedman.com/royalty-reader-ai-powered-software-for-agents/

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New UK subscription box service for debut literary fiction

Indie bookstore Goldsboro Books has launched Fresh Ink, a subscription service dedicated to debut literary fiction.
https://janefriedman.com/new-uk-subscription-box-service-for-debut-literary-fiction/

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OtherPpl’s Brad Listi launches DeepDive

The new company currently offers a class, via web and app, on How to Write a Novel, with 50 hours of conversations with contemporary authors.
https://janefriedman.com/otherppls-brad-listi-launches-deepdive/

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