Monday, 17 March 2025

Writing News March 2025


Will AI Replace Writers? Here's Why It's Not Happening Anytime Soon

With the increasing popularity and use of artificial intelligence in the content marketing world, it’s understandable that writers might be sweating about losing their livelihoods.

And while AI certainly is useful for some writing tasks, it won’t (or shouldn’t) replace human writers anytime soon.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2025/03/03/will-ai-replace-writers-heres-why-its-not-happening-anytime-soon/


Reviewers Are Calling This Hands-Free Light The 'Best Purchase They’ve Ever Made'

A rechargeable LED reading light designed to be worn around the neck has over 90,000 5-star ratings on Amazon, and reviewers call it “tremendous” and “one of the best purchases I’ve ever made.”

The around-the-neck design is quite genius because it lets you read, work or craft completely hands-free while concentrating light directly on the page or your task so you can see clearly, even in the dark.

https://amzn.to/3DDSCao 


The Man Charged With Stabbing Salman Rushdie Is Going On Trial

In 2022, Author Salman Rushdie was stabbed several times when he visited New York and was about to deliver a lecture to a live audience.

The attacker is pleading not guilty despite the attack being witnessed by thousands of people, and a video of the attack will be shown in court.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/salman-rushdie-stabbing-trial-hadi-matar_n_67a238d6e4b0560e35657018 


Stephen King’s Cujo Remake for Netflix

With yet to attach a writer, director or cast, Netflix is still keen on the remake of Stephen King's horror novel, Cujo. The book was originally made into a movie in 1983.

https://www.cairnspost.com.au/entertainment/netflix-greenlights-stephen-kings-cujo-remake/video/c5e715d493093a03bedf49b20308f43c 


Apple Software Radical Update

Apple is reportedly preparing a significant redesign of the operating systems for the iPhone, iPad and Mac. Bloomberg reports that iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and MacOS 16.

The update, which the Bloomberg report called "one of the most dramatic software overhauls in the company's history," aims to simplify the user experience, particularly in how devices are controlled and navigated. It also seeks to create a more cohesive design across platforms, as some apps and icons vary depending on the device.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-software-update-will-radically-change-iphone-ipad-and-mac-report-says/


New George Orwell £2 Coin

The UK’s Royal Mint is set to celebrate the legacy of George Orwell, the author of "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "Animal Farm," with a special £2 coin marking the 75th anniversary of his death.

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/13/george-orwell-to-be-honoured-with-new-2-coin-by-uks-royal-mint 


Neil Gaiman Asks US Court to Dismiss Lawsuit Alleging Rape and Sexual Assault

The author’s motion to dismiss argued that the case should be heard in New Zealand, where the alleged abuse took place, and called accuser Scarlett Pavlovich ‘a fantasist’

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/mar/05/neil-gaiman-asks-us-court-to-dismiss-lawsuit-alleging-and-sexual-assault


New Kindle Scribe - A Kindle and a Notebook, All in One

Now you can write directly on books and documents. Start writing on the page, and Active Canvas will create space for your notes. Built-in notebook - Create meeting notes and to-do lists or journal all in one place. Convert handwritten notes to text and email them to yourself or your contacts.

AND a single battery charge can last up to 12 weeks.

https://amzn.to/3Fo03mR 


The Book Business Prepares for Tariff Turmoil

President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada, as well as a 10% increase to tariffs on goods from China, went into effect on March 4 - and although the tariffs had been delayed once before, the publishing and printing industries are still left with more questions than answers as they look for ways to navigate the new levies. While American publishers will now face higher costs, printers in the United States hope that the tariffs will lead to more business.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/97240-the-book-business-prepares-for-tariff-turmoil.html 


A TikTok Ban Means Losing the One Platform Making Americans Want to Read Books

As much as TikTok's critics argue that the platform has made Americans "dumber and slower," TikTok has also catalyzed a renaissance in reading for pleasure. If TikTok goes dark for good, it will be consequential to readers, writers, booksellers and the publishing industry.

https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/5098963-a-tiktok-ban-means-losing-the-one-platform-making-americans-want-to-read-books/ 


Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures Now a Free Audio and eBook

This is the main resource book for Christian Scientists, and it's now a free online audio loop that you can tune into and listen to anytime. You can also read the ebook online for free. No sign-in is required. 

https://www.christianscience.com/the-christian-science-pastor/science-and-health





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