Publishing

Here’s What I Learned From The Steep Amazon Self-Publishing Learning Curve
I’m not a diehard Amazon shopper. The Amazon Prime lifestyle hasn’t changed my shopping habits. But publishing my first book on Amazon was a no-brainer.
By Ellen Frances5 days ago in Writers
Preservation for Eternal Impact
It is easy to feel as though most of what is said disappears. Words are spoken, written, posted, argued over, and then quickly buried beneath the next wave of noise. Attention moves on. Platforms refresh. What once felt urgent becomes invisible. In that environment, a quiet but persistent question emerges. What actually lasts. And more uncomfortably, what is worth preserving when so much seems to vanish without consequence.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 days ago in Writers
Late January 2026: 2 Goals Accomplished
I had my 22 writing goals heading into the year of 2026, 13 I had total control over, 9 that I did not. I had everything all laid out in the order I wanted to work on it... of course, that is subject to change... but I was ready to go.
By Stephen Kramer Avitabile5 days ago in Writers
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Leak Shows Major Front Display Redesign
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro lineup is generating buzz because of a potential front‑panel redesign that could be one of the most notable display changes in years. A series of leaks from supply‑chain insiders and industry analysts suggest that the Pro models may receive a much smaller front sensor cutout and new Face ID placement, shifting the look away from the current Dynamic Island design seen since 2022.
By Aboah Okyere6 days ago in Writers
How AI Training Datasets Are Transforming Business Intelligence, Brand Control, and Revenue Growth
Artificial intelligence is no longer a differentiator—it’s a baseline. What separates high-growth companies from average performers in 2026 is how well their AI is trained.
By Retail Gators6 days ago in Writers
The Lantern in the Rain
Rain had been falling for hours over the coastal town of Bramblewood, a relentless curtain that blurred the edges of every street and alley. Lanterns hung along the cobblestones, their warm glow swallowed by the gray wash of the storm. Only a few brave souls wandered outside, huddled in coats, umbrellas, and hope. Among them was Amina, her coat pulled tight against the wind, eyes fixed on the small, battered lantern she carried—an heirloom from her grandmother, promised to “light the way when darkness falls, even if all seems lost.”
By Omid khan6 days ago in Writers
Battery Recycling in Vietnam: Building a Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future
Battery recycling is a critical component in sustainable industrialization through electrification, renewable energy, and electrified transport. As one of Southeast Asia's fastest growing manufacturing and consuming markets, Vietnam has also seen a similar rapid increase in battery cell use in vehicles, electronics, renewable energy storage systems, and consumer electronics. The growing proliferation of battery applications in the country has highlighted the urgent need for battery recycling in Vietnam, which can help reduce environmental issues while also providing local economic benefits. With increasing urbanization, electric vehicle adoption and renewable energy sector growth, effective battery recycling practices could considerably improve the sustainability landscape in Vietnam.
By Tim David7 days ago in Writers
Writing for Those Who Have No Voice
Elizabeth Woods' Cedar's Port series on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQRNST2B Hey there, my name is Lizzy and I am an author. I have been writing stories for as long as I can remember. Writing for me began as an escape from my reality. I grew up in an abusive and traumatizing environment. I was suppressed and mute until I broke away in my teens.
By Elizabeth Woods7 days ago in Writers
Unequal Weights and Measures
This article serves as a summary and orienting manifesto for the series “Consent, Consequence, and Moral Symmetry,” which examines responsibility, risk, and justice in modern systems.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast8 days ago in Writers
Essence, Embodiment, and Relational Reality
The Failure of Reduction and the Need for Synthesis There is a persistent failure in many modern attempts to explain what a human being is. Some frameworks reduce the person entirely to matter, insisting that identity, consciousness, morality, and meaning are nothing more than emergent properties of physical processes. Other frameworks move in the opposite direction, detaching spirit from reason and grounding belief in intuition alone, often at the cost of coherence or accountability. Both approaches fail because both misunderstand essence. One denies that essence exists at all. The other treats it as something vague and undefinable.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast8 days ago in Writers
Transform Your Creative Projects with Stunning Visual Backgrounds
In today’s digital world, visuals speak louder than words. Whether you’re crafting a blog post, designing social media content, or putting together a presentation, the right background can make your project instantly more engaging and professional. Yet, many creators underestimate the power of a thoughtfully designed backdrop, often settling for generic images or plain colors that fail to capture attention.
By Abbasi Publisher8 days ago in Writers
Farah’s Silent Battle: A 17-Year-Old’s Journey Through Loss and Survival in Gaza
On January 19, 2026, in Gaza City, a young girl named Farah Mahmoud al-Kahlud stood before the world, showing the eye she had lost in a brutal attack on her home in Jabalia. At just 17 years old, Farah’s life has been irreversibly altered. In that single moment of violence, she lost not only her leg and her eye but also her parents—the pillars of her childhood and the guardians of her future. What remains is a teenager caught between unbearable grief, physical pain, and the uncertainty of survival in one of the harshest humanitarian crises of our time.
By Salman Writes9 days ago in Writers