The newspaper, book, and magazine publishing industry works to inform the public about current events, stories, and ideas. Computer technology and the internet have had a dramatic effect on this industry by enabling reporters and writers to research information and confirm, write, and transmit stories faster, and by reducing or eliminating the time between the occurrence of an event and making the information available for readers. Book publishers have also felt the impact of technology, with digital formats growing in popularity and traditional publishing options becoming more challenging.