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 at 'The Bookseller'

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Judge says Twitter can proceed with lawsuit to increase transparency about government surveillance

Transparency reports about government data requests have become very common from tech companies such as Facebook, Twitter and Google. But while these firms publish reports, their hands are tied when it comes to what they can reveal. Twitter wants to change that. A federal judge in California... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daily Mail refuses to pay journalist for republishing parts of her work

‘There is no copyright in an idea,’ freelance reporter told after complaining that Australian website rewrote her investigations under the bylines of its staffDaily Mail Australia has refused to pay a journalist for republishing parts of her work under its reporters’ bylines, telling her: “There... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chuck Palahniuk wrote 'Fight Club.' His next work of fiction will be a coloring book

A coloring book may sound tame, but "Legacy: An Off-Color Novella for You to Color," is by Chuck Palahniuk. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook’s working with publishers on paid subscriptions

The social network has resisted subscriptions on its app, but has evolved its stance as publishers grow more vocal about needing more financial support. The post Facebook’s working with publishers on paid subscriptions appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hard work, not ‘talent’ makes good writing | Letters

Professor Selina Todd argues that you can be taught to write well, as demonstrated by American and Australian university students. Plus letters from Christopher Dodd and Anthony OrmsonIan Jack’s wariness towards writing manuals and classes is a peculiarly British response to teaching this craft... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Creating Facebook Instant Articles Can Now Simultaneously Work on Google AMP (Apple News Soon)

The software-development kit for Facebook's Instant Articles media-rich, quick-loading stories from publishers now supports Google AMP, and the social network said support for Apple News is on the way. Partner engineering director Piyush Mangalick said in a Facebook Media blog post that an... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: How Baker & Taylor Is Helping Public and School Libraries Work Better Together

Stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) to speak with Baker & Taylor representatives, who will be om hand throughout BookExpo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Major' new work from William Keegan to Biteback

Biteback Publishing is to release a "major" new work by veteran journalist William Keegan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sally Rooney | 'You should make work that you don't necessarily expect people to like or love'

A precocious young Irish writer whose début was at the heart of a seven-way auction has produced a novel that belies its creator’s years, reckons Alice O’Keeffe. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get 'Microsoft Office 2016 at Work for Dummies' ($20 value) FREE for a limited time

As the world's leading productivity software, Microsoft Office plays an integral role in the daily lives of professionals. Understanding how to quickly and accurately use Office 2016 can improve your productivity, and provide you with all the tools and knowledge you need to be successful. This... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook promised to tackle fake news. But the evidence shows it's not working

Following pressure from users, the social network introduced tools to stem the spread of false information. But the rollout has been rocky at bestWhen Facebook’s new fact-checking system labeled a Newport Buzz article as possible “fake news”, warning users against sharing it, something... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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De Waal and McMillan to feature in Dead Ink's 'working class anthology'

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[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Have you experienced a gender gap working in publishing?

Anecdotal evidence suggests men are more likely to hold senior positions in UK publishing, despite women making up the majority of the workforce. But what are your experiences?Are things getting worse for women in publishing? Insiders speakA 2016 survey in the US found that 78% of the workforce... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Andy Weir's follow-up to 'The Martian', 'Artemis,' is coming in November, and a movie is already in the works

Fans of Andy Weir's bestselling science fiction novel "The Martian" have something to look forward to — his follow-up, "Artemis," will be released this November by Crown. The movie rights have already been snatched up, Deadline reports, by 20th Century Fox and New Regency. “Artemis” follows Jazz... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Families of San Bernardino attack victims accuse Facebook, Google and Twitter of aiding terrorism in lawsuit

Relatives of the victims of the San Bernardino terrorist attack filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday against Twitter, Google and Facebook, accusing the tech giants of knowingly supporting Islamic State and its extremist agenda. The lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bluebird partners with Twitter on authors' food tour

Pan Macmillan imprint Bluebird is partnering with Twitter to launch its first “How to Eat Well” tour in June. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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10 things we learn about Ivanka Trump in her new book on working women

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[ Stuff | 2017-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cond Nast Swings at Digital and TV in Its NewFronts Pitch

It took about 30 seconds after the opening montage at Cond Nast's NewFronts presentation on Tuesday for the publisher to take advantage of the mess in digital media."Fake news, alternatives facts, fraud, non-brand-safe content," chief business officer Jim Norton told the crowd at Cipriani 25 in... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WORKING Challenges in Children’s Books in the Middle East

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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