5 Writing Tips: Mark Bowden

Mark Bowden, author of 13 books, including "Black Hawk Down" and the riveting new true crime book "The Last Stone," shares some writing tips, including "scenes are gold." Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New book marks Old Bear’s 30th birthday

Author and illustrator Jane Hissey has created a new Old Bear story, Happy Birthday Old Bear, to mark 30 years since the first book in the series was published. It will be published by in September under the Scribblers imprint of The Salariya Book Company. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obama's Peanuts: President writes foreword to Charles Schulz anthology

The US leader has taken a break from being a world statesman to pay tribute in prose to ‘an American treasure’Charlie Brown and Snoopy have found a high-profile supporter in Barack Obama, who has taken a break from running the US to write the foreword to a new volume collecting what the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Infographic: Publishers dish on the buyer-seller relationship in 5 charts

We asked industry pros at yesterday’s Digiday Publishing Summit in Bologna to weigh in on the give and take between buyers and sellers. Here’s what they said about the balance of power and an emerging solution: header bidding. Sponsor content by PulsePoint. The post Infographic: Publishers dish... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Supergirl' Will Remain Aloft as CBS Preps 5 Freshman-Show Renewals

Broadcast TV's most popular adaptation of a comic book franchise will live to fight another day, as CBS on Tuesday unofficially confirmed that it has renewed "Supergirl" for a second season.Speaking to analysts at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference, CBS Corp. president and... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube star Caspar Lee writes memoir with mum

Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Random House, is publishing YouTube star Caspar Lee's memoir, authored in collaboration with the 21-year-old's mum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Download: 5 lessons from the advertising agency roundtable

LinkedIn sat down with four marketing agency thought leaders – Lauren Goldstein (BabcockJenkins); Gina Michnowicz (Union + Webster); Thad Khalow (BusinessOnline); and Lee Odden (TopRank Marketing) – who engaged in a vibrant discussion of the key marketing trends to follow this year. The... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four new J K Rowling writings to reveal US magic history

J K Rowling is set to release four new pieces of writing through her Pottermore website, telling the history of magic in North America. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 resonant quotes from Pat Conroy, book lover

Conroy was one of the nation’s – and perhaps the world’s – most enthusiastic lovers  of books. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Ways Mobile Is Changing News Consumption

BARCELONA, Spain—Media executives from television, online and magazine news organizations are optimistic that a mostly mobile audience will present new opportunities for reporting and engagement, even while revenue challenges remain. Speaking on a Mobile World Congress panel Thursday,... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Zuckerberg: Soon, The Majority Of Content We Consume Will Be Video

During a keynote at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress, Zuckerberg also pledged his support for Apple in its battle with the government.As expected, Mark Zuckerberg was quick to support Apple in its ongoing standoff with the FBI during his keynote address Monday at the Mobile World Congress in... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With St. Mark's on Brink of Closure, Owner Says New Store Could Rise

The miracle on Third Street continues. With beloved New York City indie St. Mark's Bookshop on the brink of shutting its doors, owner Bob Contant has revealed there is a “real possibility” that a new store will open in St. Mark's current location. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libreria opening marks trend in designer bookshops

Design-led bookshops are revitalising high-street bookselling, according to those behind the movement. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Square Peg acquires 70s Dinner Party in 5-way auction

Square Peg has acquired 70s Dinner Party by Anna Pallai, a book that "applauds" all that is wonderfully "downright naff" in retro 70s dining, following a five-way auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Design FX: It Took 5 People to Play Deadpool’s Colossus

Colossus is obviously a CGI character, but in the case of Tim Miller's comic book adaptation, it took five different performers to make him. Here's why. The post Design FX: It Took 5 People to Play Deadpool’s Colossus appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Historic Pact Marks New Era in Cuban Publishing

Publishers Weekly and Combined Book Exhibit signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cuban Book Institute calling for the parties to continue to promote "cooperation and understanding" between the U.S. and Cuban publishing industries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kopitar has hat trick, Pearson scores in overtime in Kings' 5-4 win over Rangers

The goalie who returned from the abyss. The usually reliable star player who struggled in his last game and responded with a hat trick. Or the youngster who had been a healthy scratch the last two games getting the winner in overtime. Yes, the Kings had three compelling story lines working... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ITV’s Lorraine launches children’s writing comp

Hachette Children’s Group is partnering with ITV’s Lorraine show to find a new children’s author. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Last-Minute Reprieve, St. Mark’s Stays Open

The troubled New York City bookstore that was threatened with closure yesterday, got a one-week reprieve for an impending auction of its remaining inventory. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 inspiring things: Nick Barreto

In the first of a new series, Nick Barreto, co-founder of new digital publisher Canelo, shares five things inspiring him to think and work differently right now. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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St. Mark’s Bookshop Could Close on Wednesday

A default judgment in a case filed by Baker & Taylor against the troubled East Village New York bookstore could force an auction of everything in the store. It has already put a restraining order on the store's checking account. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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