#Educational

How Much Do Authors Make Per Book?

How much do authors make per book? We spoke to self-published authors and traditionally published authors about how much money they make.

Still No Half Stars: The Pros and Cons of the New Goodreads Book View

Goodreads recently introduced a new look for all of its book landing pages. A reader dives into the pros and cons of the new layout.

What is the Best Way to Teach Reading? A Literacy Professor Weighs In

To understand where we are in the conversation around how to teach reading, we have to understand where we've been. Let's dive in, shall we?

9 of the Most Controversial Books Published in English

From sexual content to blasphemy, here are nine of the most controversial books which have been published in the English language.

The Art of Worldbuilding

Worldbuilding is an essential tool in the arsenals of many fiction writers. Check out this write-up on what makes great worldbuilding tick!

Books With Harmful Depictions and Shaping “the Historical Record”

With a recent decision to cease reprints of six Dr. Seuss books due to racist depictions, consider how the historical record is shaped.

Cowboy Poetry: The What, Who, When, Where, Why, and How(dy)

Cowboy poetry is not a historical genre, in fact, but a contemporary one. This is your guide to where you can find it, hear it, and more.

The Secret Life of a Sensitivity Reader

Get an inside scoop on how a sensitivity reader approaches their work and the ups and downs that come along with it.

Coffee Table Books: Their Origin, Precursors, And Rise to Popularity

Ever look at the tome on a coffee table and wonder why coffee table books are a thing? Consider this brief history of coffee table books.

The Proof is in the Audio: How Proof Listeners Make Sure the Audiobook Matches the Print

Have you ever wondered who's responsible for making sure an audiobook matches the print? It's proof listeners!