Leaders, take note (and MFA grads, take heart): acclaimed novelist Mohsin Hamid on the most important tool you're not using enough.True story: In 2007, the Pakistani writer Mohsin Hamid catapulted into the literary spotlight with his second book, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, an examination of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2015-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
The second annual Self-Publishing Day in Münster, Germany, brought together authors, distributors and bestselling self-publishers like Poppy J. Anderson. The post Self-Publishing Day: German Indie Authors Unite appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Writers withdraw from literary and human rights organisation’s American Center gala, citing objection to award for the French satirical magazinePeter Carey, Michael Ondaatje, Francine Prose, and at least three other writers have withdrawn from next month’s PEN American Center gala, citing... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2015-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Authors are protesting against a Green Party proposal to reduce the length of copyright terms to a maximum of 14 years. The UK copyright term is currently set at the life of the author plus 70 years, but in the "Intellectual Property" section of a policy statement the Green Party says it wants... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the urging of a coalition of publishers, regulations prohibiting American publishers from working with authors in the war-torn region was recently lifted, under a general license. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Two authors and a fanzine have withdrawn their work from the Hugo science fiction awards, claiming alleged right-wing activists are skewing the voting process. The annual awards honour the best science fiction and fantasy works and achievements of the previous year across a number of... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
There is a “huge inequality” in earnings between writers, with a small number – 10% - earning most of the money made by professional authors, research released today (20th April) has found. The Business of Being an Author: A Survey of Authors Earnings and Contracts was commissioned by the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Melissa and Dallas Hartwig, authors of 'The Whole30: The 30-Day Guide to Total Health and Food Freedom' (HMH, 9780544609716) will appear on the 'Today' show on Tuesday, April 21. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Frustrated by a lack of opportunity for indie authors to showcase their work, two Florida writers open a bookstore of their own. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
The author of the bestselling cookbook 'Flour' is back with a new title that offers recipes with white sugar-alternatives—honey, molasses, fruit juice, coconut milk—that still satisfy. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
We all know how certain books, read at key moments in our lives, remain memorable and influential for years afterward. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Association of Writing Programs and Writers held its annual conference from April 9-11, and effectively took over the city of Minneapolis for four days. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Booktrust has announced the second round of authors appearing at this year’s Young Adult Literature Convention (YALC), including Darren Shan, Sally Green and Kevin Brooks. Booktrust announced the names of 13 new authors taking part at a London Book Fair seminar entitled YALC: Ten Things We... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Eric Greitens, author of 'Resilience: Hard-Won Wisdom for Living a Better Life' (HMH, 9780544323988) will appear on the 'Today Show' and the 'Daily Show' on Thursday, April 16. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mexico's Valeria Luiselli, the London Book Fair's Author of the Day, aversion to embodying any singular cultural or literary tradition. The post Mexican Author Valeria Luisseli Defies Categorization appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Both an influential writer and contentious political activist in post-war Germany, Günter Grass died on April 13, 2015. The post German Author Günter Grass Dies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Below is a list of the most recent books by writers attending the author reception, the Scholastic Meet & Treat party, and/or the opening reception with members of #WeNeedDiverseBooks, cosponsored by PW. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
When Sweetwater Books declined to publish a book with a co-author's biography that mentioned a "partner," the book found a new, better home: Scholastic. The post Happy Ending for Gay Author Thwarted by Small Publisher appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers need to communicate better with authors, pay them more and utilise writers’ skills to market books, but most writers would still choose to be published traditionally, a survey has found. The Do You Love Your Publisher? survey, co-produced by authors Harry Bingham (in the UK) and Jane... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
With the Association of Writers & Writing Programs conference taking place in Minneapolis, Graywolf is taking full hometown advantage to celebrate its authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]