10 Authors Who Wrote Under the Influence – Part 1
Write drunk, edit sober, advised Ernest Hemingway. Some authors may have heeded that advice literally. The Xlibris Author Advice presents 10 iconic authors who had one too many or experimented with other addictive substances while penning their novels. Bear in mind, however, that Xlibris doesn’t propose that you walk the same path to improve your […] READ MORE |
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Artificial Intelligence Being Developed To Write ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Novels
Your adventure may rest in the hands of robot writers. In fictional books fashioned like the famous children gamebook series “Choose Your Own Adventure,” that is. The Georgia Institute of Technology is currently developing an artificial intelligence program capable of writing interactive fiction. The program called “Scheherazade-IF” would be similar to Choose Your Own Adventure […] READ MORE |
Author Solutions, Paulist Productions Sign First-Look Deal
Xlibris self-published authors may stand a chance of having their books adapted into a film. Xlibris’ parent company Author Solutions, LLC has clinched a first-look deal with American TV and film producer Paulist Productions. The partnership is welcome news to Author Solutions’ self-published authors who wish to see their books on TV or the big […] READ MORE |
Xlibris Self-Pubbed Author Shares His Book Inspiration – Part 2
The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page, said Saint Augustine. Author Scribe I Am brings his readers to worlds unknown in his book Terrah Damnation. Read the rest of his Xlibris Author Advice on this sequel. A journey to diverse worlds The saga shall take the characters […] READ MORE |
Publishing Industry Gains from Self-Publishing
In an interview from online magazine “Wired,” bestselling urban fantasy author Shannon Mayer gives her take on why the publishing industry in general has benefited from the growth of self-publishing. A more personal relationship with readers More authors are now engaging with fans on social media sites in hopes of attracting more readers. Mayer, for […] READ MORE |