An online community for young writers, Figment aims to let users steer the conversations while connecting them to the larger world of literature.NEW YORK — It started with a story for a magazine. In 2008, during a trip to Japan, New Yorker staff writer Dana Goodyear decided to write about cellphone novels, a phenomenon — involving young women writing largely for young women, posting fiction from their phones to media-sharing websites — that was then shaking up Japanese publishing. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
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In a reply brief filed on January 15, Apple attorneys reiterated its argument that the Supreme Court should review their ebook price-fixing case. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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South African writer and literary magazine publisher Nick Mulgrew discusses how literary magazines are perfect training for pursuing more ambitious projects. The post Literary Magazines As Training Ground for Readers, Writers and Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The truth about book prizes, why Amazon is like an old-fashioned library and how much famous writers really earned from their journalism …Periodically, signs go up saying that Grub Street is closed to through traffic. Observers speculate that the street is being redeveloped as gentrification... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Want to know when your favourite author has a new book published? When the awards are being dished out? What film adaptations are up-coming or get the low-down on festivals near you? Then check out our literary calendar for 2016Have we missed anything? Email us at [email protected]... Continue reading at The Guardian
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As one of the books industry’s most glamorous figures is awarded a New Year’s honour, David Barnett looks back at Ed Victor’s star-studded literary careerThe veteran literary agent Ed Victor has been awarded a CBE in the New Year honours list.With a client list that ranges from Joan Collins to... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-12-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Omaira Rodríguez is Uruguay's only literary agent, tasked with selling rights abroad and increasing the international awareness of authors from her country. The post Omaira Rodríguez is Uruguay’s Lone Literary Agent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The co-authors of ‘Just Keep Breathing’ discuss how this collection of letters from real teens sheds light on the pain average teenagers experience and how parents, families, and educators can help. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Novelists Nurrudin Farah and Taiye Selasi stole the show at the the fifth biennial Kwani? Litfest in Nairobi, Kenya earlier this month. The post Nairobi’s Kwani? Literary Festival Showcases “Afropolitanism” appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children’s Books has bought the world rights to A Girl Called Owl, a new tween fiction novel, from Skylark Literary. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writers in Zimbabwe have created a traveling book fair and are marshaling social media to build direct bonds with impoverished readers. The post Zimbabwe Writers Battle Disinterest With Literary Festival appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker Books has acquired The Teenage Guide to Friends, a book aimed at helping teenagers navigate friendships and peer group issues, by Nicola Morgan. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writer and editor John Freeman discusses his transition from book criticism to editing Granta, and now, to launching his own journal, Freeman's. The post John Freeman on Transitioning from Critic to Literary Journal Entrepreneur appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ranjit Bolt has won plaudits with A Lion Was Learning to SkiIn the summer of 2014, the spectacle of a middle-aged playwright selling limericks about “comedic giraffes” and “Spanish cicadas” was a regular one at Cambridge market. But as more followed – elephants, sharks and “a young lady from... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Asymptote Magazine features an interview with Danish-to-English translator K.E. Semmel about his latest book projects and more. The post Literary Translator K.E. Semmel on Reacting to Readers and More appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The embattled Hong Kong International Literary Festival had a resurgence this year, underscoring cross-cultural connections between Asia and the West. The post Hong Kong Literary Festival Underscores Cross-Cultural Connections appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Three literary festivals took place this November in New York City: Editions/Artists’ Book Fair, New Literature from Europe Festival and the Festival Albertine. The post European and Arabic Literary Stars Shine Bright in New York appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World Book Day will host its first live Teen Fest as part of next year’s celebrations, featuring authors James Dawson and Rainbow Rowell, and will also attempt to break its first Guinness World Record. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ellen Banda-Aaku has long battled with her African publishers to make her teen/YA books ‘suitable’ enough to print. Now she’s started to stand her ground for the sake of her teenager readers – and risks not being published at allPlus find out about #ProjectKala, a campaign to promote reading in... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Old Street Publishing is releasing the first book by former literary agent James Crawford, who is publishing and research grants operational manager for Historic Environment Scotland. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The PR director from regional Victoria beat 975 writers to the $10,000 prize and a year’s mentorship to develop her manuscript to publicationAustralia’s newest literary award, the Richell prize for emerging writers, has been won by Sally Abbott for her manuscript, Closing Down.Abbott, a public... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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