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Female authors lead book longlist

The longlist for the sixth Desmond Elliott Prize, which honours the best in debut fiction, is unveiled, with seven of the 10 novels by women. Continue reading at 'BBC News'

[ BBC News | 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple docked $118,000 by Chinese court for violating authors' copyrights

Apple will have to pay three Chinese authors a total of $118,000 for stocking their books in its App Store without a proper say-so, according to China Daily. A court ruled that it was Apple's job to verify that third-party uploads met copyright requirements and that it had the means to do so... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At LBF, Authors Encouraged to Think Like Entrepreneurs

Self-publishing has taken hold in the UK and two authors at the London Book Fair encouraged writers to consider DIY, offering observations and advice applicable to all. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors draw up 'manifesto' to save Venice's bookshops

Authors have called on the Venice Biennale to "mobilise intelligence and artistic talent... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writer Colvin on Orwell shortlist

Journalist killed in Syria is shortlisted for Orwell Book Prize, which celebrates political writing. Continue reading at 'BBC News'

[ BBC News | 2013-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Silent Wife author dies

Canadian writer A S A Harrison, whose debut novel The Silent Wife (Headline) is due for worldwide... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Selasi, Fagan, Wyld among Granta Best of Young British Novelists

Debut novelist Taiye Selasi, whose tale of a fractured family Ghana Must Go was published by... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ether for Authors: A Mighty Metaphor Is Our Industry

Porter Anderson assesses the Digital Minds Conference at the London Book Fair, where metaphors were in vogue, the end of copyright debated, and "speed" was the word of the day. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unpublished writer wins Historical Novel Society award, heads to LBF

A previously unpublished writer has won the inaugural Historical Novel Society International... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors campaign to save Venice's bookshops

British novelist Michelle Lovric and Strega Prize-winner Tiziano Scarpa are among a large group... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lebanese-Canadian Author Rawi Hage’s Winding Road to Success

Lebanese-Canadian author Rawi Hage, a featured speaker at this year's Abu Dhabi Book Fair, discusses his long, transcontinental path to becoming a novelist. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Medium's New Collaborative Publishing Feature Encourages Authors To Create Better Things, Together

Medium's hypothesis has always been that people create better things when they work together. The publishing platform's newest tool helps its authors do just that. Biz Stone and Ev Williams' founding mantra for Medium, the publishing platform they launched last August, was, "People create... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Tips for Self-published Authors to Maximize Rights and Licensing Deals

Hannah Sheppard, creative director at IPR License, reminds self-publishers that getting the basics right are key when pursuing international rights deals. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PublishNews Brazil: Breakfast at LBF, Int’l Authors to Attend Rio Fair

Publishing news from Brazil: The London Book Fair will host a networking breakfast for those interested in Brazil, numerous international authors confirmed for Rio's book fair, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robyn Carr: Growing a Midlist Author

Robyn Carr might not be a household name, but she’s certainly a force to be reckoned with on the bestseller lists. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S brings author Faulkner to commuters

Simon & Schuster has partnered with CBS Outdoor to bring its author chef Lisa Faulkner’... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SOA criticises new Pearson author payment scheme

The Society of Authors has criticised a decision by Pearson to change the way it pays some of its... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Greatest Novelist You Haven’t Read

It is one of the eccentricities of American publishing that James Salter has not been widely embraced as a great writer. His books are as good as those of post-war novelists like John Updike, Philip Roth, Richard Ford, and critics have often said so, and yet he is nowhere near as beloved or... Continue reading at 'Slate'

[ Slate | 2013-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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