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Ilex launches writers' 'proving ground'

Reference publisher Ilex Press has created what it describes as a "proving ground" for... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US to publish E L James journal for writers

An E L James book to help aspiring writers record their "innermost thoughts" - Fifty... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Niche authors hit' by Amazon's ebook royalty rates

The Telegraph has claimed niche authors are being unfairly hit by Amazon’s self-publishing... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Turns to Self-Publishing, with Help From ‘Podmates’

Brenda Peterson is one of the growing number of authors who are working on self-published projects in addition to writing books released by traditional houses. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's author Patricia MacLachlan honors Newtown residents with new book

MacLachlan, author of 'Sarah, Plain and Tall,' said she was inspired to write a picture book after talking with her friend, an illustrator who lives in Newtown. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut author gets 7-figure book deal

A debut author who graduated from the celebrated Iowa Writers' Workshop has a seven-figure book deal.HarperCollins announced Wednesday that it will publish Erika Johansen's Queen of the Tearling, a fantasy trilogy inspired in part by Barack Obama.A person with knowledge of the negotiations said... Continue reading at 'Crains New York'

[ Crains New York | 2013-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writers condemn "obscene" Scottish library closures

Writers have condemned the decision by a Scottish council to close seven of its 15 libraries and... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debbie Ford, author of 'The Dark Side of the Light Chasers,' dies

Debbie Ford wrote 'The Dark side of the Light Chasers,' a self-help book. Debbie Ford built on her self-help books to become a lecturer, teacher, self-help coach at the The Ford Institute for Transformational Training. Ford passed on Sunday. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Huge boost' for 20p authors

Authors have admitted they welcome the “huge boost” in sales when their ebooks are... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling author riles many, calling libraries 'no longer relevant'

British writer Terry Deary, author of the 'Horrible Histories' children's series, says that libraries have 'had their day' and that there is no 'entitlement to read books for free.' Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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RHUK releases author video

Random House UK has released a video on YouTube showing some of its biggest authors, including E... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beavis writer up for book prize

The writer of US comedy Beavis and Butt-head is among 18 authors shortlisted for this year's Waterstones children's book prize. Continue reading at 'BBC News'

[ BBC News | 2013-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors speak out for National Libraries Day

Libraries across the country celebrated National Libraries Day on Saturday (9th February), the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Solutions launches self-publishing in India

Penguin-owned Author Solutions Inc (ASI) has opened a self-publishing imprint called Partridge in... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A New Kind of Conference for a New Kind of Author

O’Reilly Media and Publishers Weekly will hold the first Author {R}evolution Day February 12 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Below is a discussion with co-chair Kristen McLean on what attendees can expect at the day-long event. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tor UK now accepting direct author submissions

Pan Macmillan SFF imprint Tor UK is now accepting direct submissions from authors, with editorial... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ether for Authors: Ebook Prices at Rock Bottom

Porter Anderson's weekly curation of the best Web postings for authors takes in the UK's growing consternation over 20p ebooks, Amazon's untrustworthy reviews and more. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nature writers head for East Neuk

Scotland's East Neuk Festival of chamber music (3rd to 7th July) will feature an expanded... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten Authors Vie for 2013 Man Booker International Prize

Ten finalists were chosen as finalists from among 150 submitted for the Man Booker Prize International Prize for fiction. The shortlist was revealed at India’s Jaipur Literary Festival. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amanda McKittrick Ros, the Worst Novelist in History

This is an excerpt from Mark O’Connell’s Epic Fail, an original ebook published by The Millions. Continue reading at 'Slate'

[ Slate | 2013-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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