: Because the site hosted over 450,000 stories by 2015, new authors often brought fresh perspectives to a database that was otherwise filled with aging or "moribund" Usenet tropes. 2. Why New Authors Excelled on the Platform
"Better" science today means reproducible science. AstroRG forces a best practice: every new authorโs preprint page includes mandatory fields for linking to GitHub, GitLab, or Zenodo. Readers and reviewers can instantly check your code โ no more "code available upon request" (which nearly always means "never").
The Astronomical Authors' Support and Training Organization (AAStrOrg) aims to foster a community of skilled and confident authors in the field of astronomy. As part of its mission to support new authors, AAStrOrg has requested a report on strategies for better supporting emerging writers. This report outlines key findings and recommendations for enhancing the support provided to new authors.
The phrase refers to the ongoing evolution of the Alt.Sex.Stories Text Repository (ASSTR) , a legendary internet archive for erotic literature . For decades, ASSTR has served as a central hub for independent writers to host their work, but a new generation of authors is currently redefining the platform's quality and accessibility. The Evolution of ASSTR and Its New Wave of Authors
If you are a new author looking to be "seen" better on the platform:
