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International markets showed mixed response to pandemic in 2020

While the pandemic sent shockwaves across the world’s publishing industry in 2020, some international markets reported strong performances with the US posting record-breaking sales while Australia also saw a major boost. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-25 01:03:16 UTC ]

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Writing for likes

Wattpad has increasingly become a very popular platform among young writers. Allowing anyone to share their works and providing a route for aspiring authors to be discovered by the publishing industry, it has become a compelling route for those to looking to develop professionally as a writer... Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-24 03:00:18 UTC ]

‘I’m afraid of repercussions’: Publishing industry members question Google’s motives in paying off News Corp

Google's News Corp deal may pacify Australian lawmakers, but publishing industry members worry about repercussions for smaller publishers. The post ‘I’m afraid of repercussions’: Publishing industry members question Google’s motives in paying off News Corp appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Digiday | 2021-02-18 05:01:00 UTC ]

‘I’m afraid of repercussions’: Publishing industry members question Google’s motives in paying off News Corp

Muslim Voices in Publishing

The idea for Muslim Voices in Publishing was born out of a feeling of loneliness – something that we have all experienced in multitudes over the many months of isolation and social distancing. The past year has been a stark reminder that, in anything we set out to do, there is often a need for a... Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-14 20:11:39 UTC ]

Time to detox

One issue that causes the most stress for many employees, including those in the publishing industry, is the dread of simply arriving at work. Far too many people know they will face a negative atmosphere the moment they walk (or rather Zoom) into their workspace. The job we are employed to do... Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-02-09 15:02:23 UTC ]

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Bright moves back into books with Midas

Hannah Bright is returning to the publishing industry, joining the Midas books team as senior accounts manager from mid February. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-01-26 01:26:23 UTC ]

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Industry heads predict resurgence in 2021 and urge support for bookshops

Senior figures from across the publishing industry have shared their predictions for the year ahead with The Bookseller, with support for high-street retailers and further implementation of diversity practices cited as essential steps. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-01-07 21:52:12 UTC ]

A Year of Scandals and Self-Questioning for France’s Top Publishers

The release of “Consent” put France’s literary establishment under a harsh spotlight. The publishing industry is grappling with a nation that it resembles less and less. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The New York Times | 2021-01-03 16:49:48 UTC ]

Newton and Browne make New Year's Honours list

Bloomsbury founder and chief executive Nigel Newton and former Children's Laureate Anthony Browne have been awarded CBEs for services to the publishing industry and to literature respectively in the New Year's Honours list. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-12-30 02:25:11 UTC ]

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Obituary: Roland Elgey, 65

Publishing industry veteran Roland Elgey died recently at his home in Scottsdale, Ariz., after an 18-month battle with colorectal cancer. He was 65. Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-29 05:00:00 UTC ]

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All I want for Christmas is the death of lazy 'diversity' language

In light of last week’s Penguin ethnicity pay gap report, their first-ever following in the footsteps of Hachette’s 2019 iteration, it seems like the perfect moment to reconsider the publishing industry’s approach to those vague, catch-all acronyms and terms that are so often used... Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-12-10 06:31:16 UTC ]

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Green Book Supply Chain Alliance launches industry survey

The International Green Book Supply Chain Alliance has this week launched a global industry survey, to gather data about the publishing industry's environmental intiatives. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-12-03 20:48:23 UTC ]

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Does Twitter pitching work?

As this week’s FutureBook20 conference has shown, this is a year where change is at the top of the agenda for the publishing industry. And when it comes to changing the sort of books that get published and the sort of authors whose voices are heard, broadening the acquisition process is crucial. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-11-20 22:39:15 UTC ]

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Lauren Oyler on America’s Alienating Literary Culture

The book critic and Fake Accounts author says that smart readers are not being served by the publishing industry. The post Lauren Oyler on America’s Alienating Literary Culture appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Millions | 2020-11-18 21:30:25 UTC ]

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Orion to run 'demystifying publishing' webinars

Orion is offering webinars "to demystify the publishing industry", starting this month. Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-11-18 12:50:52 UTC ]

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Use the 'great power' of comms to reach more readers, industry PRs advise

The publishing industry should trust and listen to its communications teams to see greater change and audience growth, PR professionals said at The Bookseller's FutureBook conference on Tuesday (17th November). Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-11-18 06:55:46 UTC ]

Harry Potter publisher says Covid has weaved magic over book sales

After shaky start in lockdown, Bloomsbury sales soar as people pick books over box setsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Harry Potter publisher, Bloomsbury, has reported its most profitable first half in more than a decade, after a nation tiring of box sets fuelled... Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Guardian | 2020-10-27 12:22:12 UTC ]

Bärbel Becker’s Frankfurt Event Picks: International Publishing

Bärbel Becker’s selection of events at the 2020 Frankfurt Book Fair, ranging from rights presentations to book prize ceremonies and introductions to international literature. By Hannah Johnson | @hannahsjohnson Noteworthy Sessions in and Around the Trade Show ublishing Perspectives has asked... Continue reading >>
[ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-12 02:08:45 UTC ]

Brought to book: how a publishing gold rush pinned Trump to the page

Wade through the vast library and a horrifying picture emerges: an ignorant, narcissistic, racist liar with a strange relationship with his daughter and senior adviserDonald Trump is not a reader but to the publishing industry he is the gift that keeps on giving. His time in the White House has... Continue reading >>
[ Source: The Guardian | 2020-10-11 05:00:04 UTC ]