BEA 2016: Maria Semple: Writing to Escape Pain

Although Maria Semple has written two previous novels—most recently the bestselling "Where’d You Go, Bernadette," with a film adaptation in the works—the one-time TV writer ("Mad About You," "Arrested Development") says writing them never gets easier. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014 to Host 15 New Counties

In 2014, BookExpo America will play host to 15 countries that did not participate in the 2013 show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC to host digital festival for romance writing

HarperCollins is hosting a virtual romance festival, with contributions from fellow publishers... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Writing Tips: Max Brooks

The author of "World War Z" and "The Harlem Hellfighters" says it's okay to have over 200 drafts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnard Awards Inaugural Creative Writing Prize

Barnard College named Carmen Ren as the first ever recipient of its Axinn Foundation/Anna Quindlen Award for Creative Writing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Constance Briscoe writing prison memoir

Author and part-time judge Constance Briscoe, who earlier today (2nd May) was jailed for... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Adult Galleys to Grab

It’s BEA time again, and we can’t wait—for all of it: the tote bags, the crowds snaking through the aisles for James Patterson’s latest, the cafeteria food, the bathroom lines, the name tags, the debut authors dizzy with success, and, most of all, the coveted galleys. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: BookCon’s Debut

With the advent of BookCon, Day 3 at BEA has shed its image of empty aisles and vacant-eyed exhibitors scheming to pack up early. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Children’s Galleys to Grab

Some publishers use BEA as an opportunity to showcase an entire catalogue’s worth of ARCs; others focus their giveaways on just a few key titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Writing Tips: Dinaw Mengestu

"Be generous to your characters: kill them, save them, break their hearts and then heal them." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: A Busman’s Holiday

As Joe Fox told Kathleen Kelly in You’ve Got Mail, it would be a shame to miss New York in the spring—particularly New York City’s bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comedian David Mitchell to write for Guardian Faber

Guardian Faber has acquired a new book by actor and comedian David Mitchell. Commissioning... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Startups Highlighted at BEA

At a new event at this year's BookExpo America, called the Startup Challenge, a handful of publishing startups will be singled out and given the chance to win venture capital funding. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faith and Writing Fest Marks Spring in Winter-Worn Grand Rapids

The biennial Festival of Faith and Writing at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich., featured high-profile authors and drew 2,000 attendees eager to explore the connections between faith and creative expression. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Krosoczka to Host BEA Children’s Art Auction

Author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka will host the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression's 2014 children's book art auction and reception at BookExpo America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tohti to Receive PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award

Imprisoned Chinese economist and writer Ilham Tohti, who was arrested in his Beijing home in January, is being honored with the 2014 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookCon to Make Debut at BEA

Reed Exhibitions has made no secret about its interest in drawing more members of the general reading public to BookExpo America and, today, released details about its new consumer-focused event at the trade show. BookCon is set for the final day of BEA and promises to be, Reed said, a "show... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writing a First Novel: Reflections on the Journey – review

Karen Stevens's collection of essays offers practical advice and inspiration for those embarking on the long, lonely journey of writing a novelAccording to Karen Stevens, "writing a novel is the longest and loneliest journey a writer can embark upon". Her collection of essays by established and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Medium's new iPhone app helps you read (but not write) long articles

We can't say we know all that many people who routinely digest articles posted through Medium's social publishing platform. However, the readership is bound to go up now that the service has released an iPhone app. The mobile client is more of a... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How I write about Chromebook

Over the weekend, I got email from developer Jeff Nelson referencing his blog response to my BetaNews story: "Chromebook belongs to computing's past, not its future". He is among a majority of responders who disagree with my assessments about the future of PCs depending on keyboard and mouse.... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to Write a Good Non-fiction Book Proposal for Submission

Veteran author Christian Jennings offers tips, techniques and strategies on how to write a good non-fiction proposal for submission. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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