AWP 2017: Writers Get Political as Conference Opens

The Association of Writers & Writing Programs, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, kicked off its annual conference on Thursday with politics on people's minds, as exhibitors, panelists and attendees expressed their opposition to the Trump presidency. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China’s 2017 book sales continue upward curve

China’s printed book sales in the first half of 2017 have showed revenue growth year on year of “above 10%”, according to book-sales data company OpenBook, which released the figure at the Beijing International Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of September 11, 2017

Putnam buys a French bestseller, Roaring Book revamps an Eleanor Roosevelt picture book, Karen Robards lands a seven-figure advance, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, September 11, 2017

This week: Lisbeth Salander's latest case, plus new books from Celeste Ng and Nicole Krauss. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, September 3, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended September 3, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch 2017 Superstar: Gabriella Page-Fort

Gabriella Page-Fort, editorial director at AmazonCrossing, was named PW Star Watch Superstar at a party at New York's Tao Downtown nightclub last night. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: September 6, 2017

A new store tries to crowdsource working capital; a Minnesota indie preps for its grand opening; Germany gives $1 million to booksellers; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Motherhood story wins Borough Press open submission competition

Katie Munnik's "evocative story of motherhood" has been picked as the winning entry for Borough Press’ open submission period, with the author scooping a £10k publishing deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Does a Batman Comic Book Writer Work?

This season on Working, we’re talking to the people who make Batman comics, leading you through the process from initial scripting to fully finished art. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet the 2017 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Award Finalists

For more than 20 years, the Eddie & Ozzie Awards have recognized excellence in magazine editorial and design. Take a look at this year's finalists. The post Meet the 2017 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Award Finalists appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch 2017

We profile 45 members of the publishing community who have drawn lots of attention early in their careers and from whom much more is expected. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of September 4, 2017

Putnam splashes the cash for an authorized Dracula sequel, Renée Watson inks a five-book agreement with Bloomsbury, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Fall Regional Trade Shows 2017

Bookseller trade associations navigate turbulent times as they gear up for gatherings around the country. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, August 27, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended August 27, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Open Book: When A Child Calls

A six-year-old narrator gives voice to a tragedy and its aftermath in Rhiannon Navin’s astonishing debut novel, 'Only Child.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: September 4, 2017

Sue Grafton’s ‘Y Is for Yesterday’ is the #1 book in the country. Plus ‘My Struggle’ author Karl Ove Knausgaard debuts in Hardcover Nonfiction with ‘Autumn,’ and Vince Flynn’s ‘American Assassin’ heads to the big screen. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2017 Folio: Ozzie Awards Finalists

Folio: is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2017 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards! Join our team and hundreds of your magazine media peers for a celebratory awards luncheon on October 11, 2017 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. during The Folio: Show at the Hilton Midtown in New York City as we unveil... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Bookstore News: August 31, 2017

Parnassus Books adds an airport outlet; new bookstores open in Indiana and North Carolina; an Iranian bookstore in Los Angeles closes; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indian writer wins visa fight after Home Office U-turn

An Indian writer who was refused a visa for a poetry project has had the decision overturned by the Home Office weeks after Tiny Owl illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi won his visa fight. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lost to translation: how English readers miss out on foreign female writers

Only a third of books translated into English last year were by female writers. As Women in Translation month wraps up, we investigate why – and if things are changing• In their own words: 10 female translators on the work that inspires themWhen Argentinian author Samanta Schweblin’s first book,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2017 Folio: Eddie Awards Finalists

Folio: is pleased to announce the finalists of the 2017 Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards! Join our team and hundreds of your magazine media peers for a celebratory awards luncheon on October 11, 2017 from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. during The Folio: Show at the Hilton Midtown in New York City as we unveil... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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