The #NewYorkTimes and #WashingtonPost learned shortly before it began of a secret U.S. #raid in #Venezuela, but #delayedpublication after officials warned coverage could endanger troops. The restraint reflected a longstanding U.S. journalistic tradition of withholding sensitive details despite Trump-era media hostility, and echoed past cases where outlets held back on covert operations and diplomacy. https://www.semafor.com/article/01/03/2026/new-york-times-washington-post-held-off-on-reporting-venezuela-raid?eicker.news #tech #media #news
The Long Road to Publication: When a Story Takes Decades to Write
In an industry that often celebrates speed—quick drafts, rapid releases, and fast turnarounds—it’s easy to forget the long road to publication some books must take. A story might begin with a spark of inspiration, only to sit untouched for years.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/the-long-road-to-publication/
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