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I might be a bit late to the party on this one, but I’ve recently discovered the brilliance of Wikimedia Commons. This is a free, online resource that serves as a central location for photos, diagrams, maps and much more. It works by contributors uploading files, which must be freely licensed or in the public domain. Volunteers then review and categorise the content, and anyone can access the files and use them according to their licensing terms. If you are looking for a particular image, you...

It’s always lovely when someone writes to you to praise your work, but we all need to be wary of how genuine these kinds of emails are. In this advanced AI culture, there probably isn’t a human behind the message at all, but a complex program reaching out to several recipients at the same time. Here are a few pointers on what to watch out for if you find yourself on the receiving end of an offer that seems too good to be true. EXAMPLE Here’s a typical approach I have received in my Inbox....

This blog is designed to help if you’re setting up a Facebook Ad. It was recommended by ASPA member Kimberley at a recent Prose and Cons meeting, and it links to a YouTube video that explains the intricate settings you need to make the most of Facebook Ads, especially if you’re selling books. Facebook uses so many automated settings powered by AI, designed to make setting up an ad quick and easy and to provide a good user experience. However, that doesn’t always mean they are efficient if...