Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
How Is COVID 19 Impacting Freelance Rates, Pricing And Project Flow?
This article explores the impact of COVID 19 on pricing for freelancer’s time and projects. (Forbes)
Covid-19 Impact Listing: Cancellations, Closings, Policy Changes, and More
"In addition to providing open access for all to the digital edition of the magazine and launching the #BooksAreEssential campaign, Publishers Weekly is maintaining a list of canceled events, impacted book industry functions and policies, and more on this list as a resource for navigating the new coronavirus and its impact on the industry." (Publishers Weekly)
Covid-19 Resources for Authors at The Authors Guild
A collection of details about government economic relief, needs-based funding, and the guild's various programs and initiatives in response to COVID-19. (Authors Guild)
'Gobsmacking': Australian Writers Savage Humanities Fee Hike
"Australian authors and academics have savaged the Morrison government's plan to more than double the cost of humanities courses as part of sweeping changes to higher education policy." (Sydney Morning Herald)
Alphabetical Order is Not Always as Easy as ABC
"A-B-C-D-E (etc) is not as hard-wired as you think… Despite our ease with A-to-Z, the sequence needed time to embed into the Western mind." (Sydney Morning Herald)
