Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
BBC Set to Slash Jobs in Major Shake-up
"The BBC announced on 15 April its decision to cut 10% of jobs across departments. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in condemning the cut, urging the BBC to guarantee sustainable funding that protects jobs and quality journalism." (IFJ)
Authors Guild Addresses Publishers’ AI Use
"The Guild has proposed that the industry implement an AI consent clause in author contracts following reports that some publishing professionals have been using consumer-facing LLMs to evaluate and edit manuscripts." (Publishers Weekly)
Training Journalists for a World that Keeps Changing
"The business model is broken, deepfakes flood our newsrooms, and our audience has every reason not to trust us. So what skills do journalists need to remain relevant?" (Journalism.co.uk)
Some Publishing Pros See AI as ‘a Great Leveler’
"A trio of women building AI-driven publishing companies are moving past the question of whether to adopt the technology and instead using it to redesign how their businesses operate entirely." (Publishers Weekly)
What it Really Takes to Get a Job in Journalism Right Now (UK Recruiter's Advice)
"Thinking of applying for a role in journalism? Talent acquisition lead at Reach plc, Danielle Lavin, shares what she's really looking for, and what to do (and not do) before you hit send." (Journalism.co.uk)
Book Output Topped Four Million in 2025
"The total number of books published in the U.S. in 2025 with ISBN numbers jumped 32.5% over 2024, to more than four million books, according to statistics compiled by Bowker." (Publishers Weekly)
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