How Understanding Your Tendency Can Help You Finish Your Writing Projects

By Angelica Ribeiro, PhD

Getting our writing done has a lot to do with how we respond to expectations. Here’s why.

As writers, we are constantly expected to meet different expectations. For example, we may be expected to write about a particular topic, publish in a certain journal, submit by a specific deadline, or complete a project in a certain format. With so many expectations, writing can become overwhelming if we don’t have strategies to help us manage them. However, before looking for strategies, we need to understand ourselves better and identify what approaches are most effective for us.

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Submit a Proposal for the 2027 Textbook & Academic Authoring Conference

Our focus remains on networking and professional development throughout the 2027 Conference. If you have a collection of tips, or an interactive session style that gets people talking and networking, we want you on our agenda! Help us create an environment where attendees don’t just listen but actively collaborate and walk away with actionable strategies.

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Bartz v Anthropic Granted Final Approval by the Court

By Kim Pawlak

On July 20, 2026, United States District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin approved the final settlement in the landmark $1.5 billion copyright infringement class action Bartz v. Anthropic, calling the settlement “fair, reasonable, and adequate.” The court also ruled that the proposed settlement “was negotiated at arm’s length; the relief provided for the Class is adequate; and the proposed Settlement treats Class Members equitably relative to each other.” She overruled all 53 objections filed with the court opposing the settlement on various grounds.

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Warning: Internet Scam Targets Authors

An article on Medium is warning of “a widespread, fast-growing form of Internet fraud directly targeting authors — especially self-published, indie, and late-career writers.”

If you receive a “friendly” email congratulating you on your book, followed by another email asking you to pay an “administration”, “spotlight”, “honorarium contribution”, or “coordination fee”, it is a scam. Don’t fall for their claim you are missing a “valuable opportunity.”

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Class Members in Anthropic Settlement Can Request Report on Their Claim

By Kim Pawlak

While ​class members await United States District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin’s approval of the final settlement in the landmark $1.5 billion copyright infringement class action Bartz v. Anthropic, class attorney Rohit Nath​, a partner at Susman Godfrey, said class members can reach out to the claims administrator for a report on their claim. That report, he said, includes “any other parties that have filed claims on their work and the requested percentages.”

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