Folk Taxonomy: The Insecurity Behind the Em-Dash Panic
AI “detection” by em dash and font isn’t literary judgement — it’s folk taxonomy. Why the grammar police’s panic says more about them than about AI.
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Sep 13, 2026 | AI |
AI “detection” by em dash and font isn’t literary judgement — it’s folk taxonomy. Why the grammar police’s panic says more about them than about AI.
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Sep 11, 2026 | Uncategorized |
As for “private institutions are strongly urged”, what an admission of failure. Private schools will use the best content available, because paying parents demand excellence, not administrative convenience. Per...
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Sep 4, 2026 | Book Fairs, Iraq, MENA publishing, Middle East |
The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair draws 600+ publishers, Oman as guest of honour and strong Iraqi demand—key insights for global publishing professionals on markets, culture and opportunities.
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Sep 2, 2026 | Audible, Audiobooks |
Bonnier’s Nextory Deal Isn’t a Subscriber Story — It’s a Vertical Integration...
Read MorePosted by Mark Williams | Sep 2, 2026 | The New Publishing Standard |
I used to say that my life in The Gambia was the two week holiday in paradise that never ends. Nowadays it’s more being the proverbial frog in the pot of water on the stove.
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