Despite the steady decline in daily newspaper editorials, a longtime editor suggests ways for news organizations to restore the spirit of editorials that can hold public officials accountable.
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Meanjin published the cream of Australia’s writers. With its sudden closure, a vital, 85-year thread of our cultural conversation will fall silent.
We all know what racism looks like. It’s loud, it’s angry, it’s terrifying. But when it’s hidden in imagery and connotations, it’s much more sinister.
Caro Llewellyn’s first novel draws on her experience in the literary industry. She was CEO of the Wheeler Centre and ran literary festivals in Sydney and New York.
The magazine, founder Harold Ross famously declared, would not be ‘edited for the old lady in Dubuque.’ A century later, it stands as a testament to his bold, uncompromising vision.
A woman with dwarfism, Judy-Lynn del Rey founded the imprint that put out fantasy hits such as ‘The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever’ and ‘The Sword of the Shannara.’
AI may shore up an industry experiencing economic headwinds. But in a field where professional ethics and public trust are particularly important, it’s a risky endeavor.
Learning how to produce polished prose can greatly enhance your value on the job.
Unlike a human editor, AI cannot explain their decisions or reasoning in a meaningful way. This can be a problem in a field where accountability and transparency are important.
What are the consequences of book publishing’s invisible workforce – for respect, wages and diversity? Alice Grundy suggests it’s time for book editors to be more visible.
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Visiting Fellow, School of Literature, Language and Linguistics, Australian National University
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Professor in Business Information Systems, University of Sydney
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Professor of Philosophy and Director of Applied Ethics Center, UMass Boston
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Director of Artificial Intelligence Initiatives, University of Michigan
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Director of the Free Speech Center, Middle Tennessee State University
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Professor of Practice in English Literature, University of Arizona
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Professor Emeritus of Journalism, Boston University
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School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer, Discipline of English and Writing, University of Sydney