The UK's Independent Publishers Guild plans to have training in early October on issues and approaches in artificial intelligence. The post The UK’s IPG Announces AI Training for Independent Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-25 17:09:49 UTC ]
My cousin Carol Smith, who has died aged 84, was a literary agent and author best known for her thrillers Kensington Court (1996) and Unfinished Business (2000).Born in London to Winifred (nee Mapleston), a teacher, and David Smith, a businessman, Carol attended the North London Collegiate,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-07-25 15:31:17 UTC ]
In an analysis of 300,000 English Literature syllabi, these are the novels by women authors that were the most commonly assigned. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-07-25 13:22:28 UTC ]
As I prepare for the paperback launch of my debut novel The Girls in Queens, I share with a group of writers and artists that I’m putting together a Book Club Kit. This has become a fairly common digital offering; a colorful PDF of brief insights from the author, a recipe or two related to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2023-07-25 11:12:00 UTC ]
Buying your first ebook? This comprehensive guide on how to buy Kindle books on Amazon for your different devices has got you covered. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-07-25 10:34:00 UTC ]
With the SAG-AFTRA strike preventing actors from attending this year's San Diego Comic-Con, the spotlight fell on cartoonists, much to the delight of publishers and creators. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
The 28-page complaint claims that the law—which is set to take effect in September—would impose sweeping, vague, and unconstitutional content-based restrictions and unduly burden booksellers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Sales at Hachette Book Group fell 8.6% in the first six months of 2023 compared to the first half of 2022, parent company Lagardère reported. Sales for all of Lagardère Publishing fell 2.5%, and profits dropped 16%. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
New books from acclaimed scientist Francis Collins, singer/pastor Steven Furtick, and Black Joy author Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts are among recent publishing deals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Same-store sales for the first six months of 2023 rose 9.7% over the comparable period 2022 at the 220 independent Christian retailers who report data to the Parable Group. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
The union has filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board alleging that union unit chair Stephanie Guerdan was "wrongfully terminated" last week because of her union ties. HC called the allegations "patently false." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Finding a Good Story in Every Corner: A Conversation with José Eduardo Agualusa, by Anderson Tepper Interviews [email protected] Mon, 07/24/2023 - 15:01 © Rosa CunhaOver the past fifteen years, I’ve had the pleasure of crossing paths with the... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2023-07-24 20:01:34 UTC ]
These days, if you use your book review to call an author a pervert and instruct him to abandon writing for the sake of public morality, most reputable editors will palm you a paltry kill fee and mothball your screed. Not so, it would seem, in 1890. Here’s how an outraged book critic for The […] Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-07-24 18:10:37 UTC ]
Virginia Woolf’s first novel, The Voyage Out, was published in the UK in 1915, after which she wanted to tweak some passages for the printing of the US edition. We know this thanks to the work of unsung hero Simon Cooper, a metadata officer at the University of Sydney, who found Woolf’s own copy... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-07-24 17:39:46 UTC ]
Both in fiction and nonfiction, China's bestseller charts in June reflected readers' deepening interest in national culture and history. The post China Bestsellers June: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Serials appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-24 17:26:58 UTC ]
In the US, sales of books for adults and education were up in May, as children's books slid again, per AAP's StatShot. The post AAP StatShot Shows the US Book Market Flat in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-24 14:10:38 UTC ]
The Beauty and Importance of Our Names: A Conversation with Yejide Kilanko, by Darlington Chibueze Anuonye Interviews [email protected] Mon, 07/24/2023 - 09:09 Photo by Oluwafikunmi KilankoAmong the shortlisted short stories for this year’s edition... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2023-07-24 14:09:47 UTC ]
The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-07-24 13:36:59 UTC ]
Controversial owner Wendy McCaw has shut down Santa Barbara News-Press, which won Pulitzer prize in 1962The longest-running newspaper in southern California has ceased publication after filing for bankruptcy.The Santa Barbara News-Press has posted its last online edition after ceasing print... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-07-24 12:36:36 UTC ]
The digital media company Vice filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May, and new documents disclosed in the proceedings offer a rare glimpse into the financial maneuvering that led the privately held company to insolvency. In particular, they reveal that Vice raised more than $1.3 billion in debt... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2023-07-24 11:37:29 UTC ]