Creative Access reports 40% of community 'running out of money' in wake of coronavirus

A survey of the Creative Access community, investigating the impact of coronavirus on under-represented communities within the creative industries, has revealed 80% are prioritising finding a new job or freelance work, with almost 40% saying they have run out of money already or are about to do so. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-18 17:26:02 UTC ]
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Vice Media reportedly headed for bankruptcy

Plan comes amid waves of media layoffs and closures, including shuttering of BuzzFeed NewsVice, the global news publisher and TV company that was once valued at nearly $6bn (£5bn), is reportedly close to filing for bankruptcy.The company, whose assets include Vice News, Motherboard, Refinery29... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-02 14:10:53 UTC ]
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At London Book Fair: Brexit and Creative Industry Funding

Describing an 'inward-looking atmosphere,' panelists at London Book Fair explored the funding impact of Brexit on the literature market. The post At London Book Fair: Brexit and Creative Industry Funding appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-26 13:37:28 UTC ]
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Manga Freelancers Say, ‘Show Me the Money’

Despite some slowdown, manga is still leading graphic novel sales in North America. But that success hasn’t necessarily trickled down to the professionals who help bring manga to market: translators, letterers, and editors, including many freelancers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PEN Report Shows State Legislation ‘Supercharging’ Book Bans

“The heavy-handed tactics of state legislators are mandating book bans, plain and simple,” said Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, in a release announcing the new report. “The numbers don’t lie, and they reveal a relentless crusade to constrict children’s freedom to read.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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UK publishing industry reports record-breaking year in 2022

There were 669m physical books sold in the UK last year, according to new figures from the Publishers AssociationThe UK publishing industry had a “record-breaking year” in 2022, with a total income of £6.9bn.A Year in Publishing, a look at the state of the book market by trade body the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-17 11:26:08 UTC ]
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Sub-Saharan Africa Literature and Publishing Sector Report

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[ British Council global | 2023-04-17 10:35:15 UTC ]
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Pearson Named A Benetech Global Certified Accessible Publisher

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-17 10:00:16 UTC ]
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'Always Running' is more than cholo lit — it's a manual for L.A.'s salvation

What makes writers' favorite memoir on the Ultimate L.A. Bookshelf Luis J. Rodriguez's 'Always Running'? It's a personal story that aims to save us all. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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'Halo Infinite' creative head Joseph Staten is leaving Microsoft

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[ Engadget | 2023-04-08 19:10:51 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-05 20:42:53 UTC ]
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[ Engadget | 2023-03-23 10:30:03 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Morning After: TikTok's parent company reportedly under FBI investigation

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Ozy Media shuts down in wake of founder Carlos Watson's arrest on fraud charges

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