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Sadly, Collins have fallen for the hype. “Vibe coding” simply means code that’s created (by AI) following prompts from non-programmers. What could possibly go wrong…? :)

I really want something that can handle 80k words in a document. With Google doc I have to break it down into 10k segments. I mean that can be useful, but putting it all together is a nightmare. Anyone who knows how to put an ebook onto Kindle...

Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory. Alan Alda

I am tired of all this never doubt yourself happy, clappy cheerleading.. The whole point of rewriting is to doubt, to ask is this the best version of my story. Shouldnt you do that to yourself and your life? Coming up with the answers makes...

The news for emerging authors bit is interesting. Like what advice is useful in their view? I saw this on the Bookseller tease this morning so had to go check out what Vibe Coding is... I first read it as Vile Coding. I am no wiser why it...

Today's Book News Thursday, 6th November, 2025 (I've broadened out the scope of sources we cover, to include more self-publishing and more educational publishing - hope this is useful to you) Another 'Best Bookstore' Will Open, Part of a...

Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory. Alan Alda

I had a subscription to Office 365, which I’ve just cancelled – thinking that although I wouldn’t receive updates, I’d still be able to use it. Turns out, you can’t. You don’t pay – Microsoft hobbles your software, i.e. makes it unusable. This is...

Laugh at yourself, but don't ever aim your doubt at yourself. Be bold. When you embark for strange places, don't leave any of yourself safely on shore. Have the nerve to go into unexplored territory. Alan Alda

Really sorry I couldn't make the Huddle in the end - my day changed at short notice. Trust it went well.

Really sorry I couldn't make the Huddle in the end - my day changed at short notice. Trust it went well.

We're our own worst enemy. You doubt yourself more than anybody else ever will. If you can get past that, you can be successful. Michael Strahan

Wow. Thanks. I've never REALLY won anything in my entire life (except a dish rag once).

Despite my initial difficulty with the photograph, I loved all the entries! Eerie, romantic, tragic, funny, I loved them all. Here are the winners: First Place: He had waited a thousand years to be set free from this tree-tomb with a kiss from...