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First Line Friday: “You know, beauty may lie in the eye of the beholder, but at this point I’m pretty sure you’re blind.”

September 13, 2019October 11, 2019 - by Jillian Murphy

In our quest to encourage creativity, we post a writing prompt every other Friday. Write a story with the prompt as the first line and share it with us. We can’t wait to read them!

Our Staff / Press News

A Reflection of My Journey with the Press

August 14, 2019October 2, 2019 - by Collette Whittemore

Read Collette’s reflection of her time as a summer intern.

The Intriguing History of Paperback Books

July 30, 2019August 9, 2019 - by Collette Whittemore

It all began with a penguin in a zoo. Read more about the history of paperback books!

Industry Information / On Writing

Tips for Staying an Active Writer

July 26, 2019July 25, 2019 - by Collette Whittemore

Lacking the motivation to write? Here are some ways to continue actively writing.

Copyright and the Sedulous Ape

June 27, 2019October 14, 2019 - by BJ Robinson

BJ Robinson reflects on Robert Louis Stevenson’s sedulous ape and how it affects copyright.

Entertainment Blogs

Octavia Butler: The Godmother of Science Fiction

June 22, 2019July 10, 2019 - by Collette Whittemore

Octavia Estelle Butler, born June 22,1947, was a science fiction writer. She began her writing during a time when the genre was white and male …

Our Staff / Press News

Intern Spotlight: Collette Whittemore

June 12, 2019June 19, 2019 - by Collette Whittemore

Hello, everyone! My name is Collette Whittemore, and I am a new intern at the University of North Georgia Press for the summer. I am …