Finally working on that novel as you self-isolate? You're not alone

There’s been a rapid rise in submissions from would-be authors since the coronavirus outbreak. If you’re dusting off your manuscript, here are some things to keep in mindIf you’re one of those people who always said they would write a novel if only they had the time: this is your moment. As more budding writers self-isolate due to the coronavirus and finally knuckle down on their manuscripts, the publishing industry has already seen a surge in submissions.Literary agent Juliet Mushens, of the Caskie Mushens agency, usually receives between 10 and 15 appeals for representation a day from new writers. Last Monday alone, she received 27.Finish and edit your novel before submitting anything to agentsDo your research and send the agents what they have asked for in terms of materialHave a think about where your book fits in the market. Would it be shelved as a thriller, romance, or perhaps reading group fiction?Be patient: use the time while waiting to hear back to write something else or brainstorm other ideasDon’t give up! Keep writing – the more you write, the more you’ll hone your craft Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2020-03-26 16:00:31 UTC ]
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5 Tips for Editing Literary Works in Translation

Three top US book editors and one translator share their top tips for working with and editing literary translations. The post 5 Tips for Editing Literary Works in Translation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OUP sponsors working space for ed-tech start-ups

Oxford University Press has partnered with Emerge Education, an "accelerator" for education technology start-ups. The Emerge Education accelerator programme aims to improve educational outcomes worldwide by supporting innovative solutions and ideas from start-up companies. It offers ed-tech... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A&U signs novel on Fitzgerald's final days

Allen & Unwin has signed a novel following the final years of The Great Gatsby author F Scott Fitzgerald. The publisher signed Stewart O'Nan's West of Sunset in a deal for UK, Commonwealth and Australia and New Zealand rights with Rachel Clements at Abner Stein on behalf of The Gernert Company. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joan Didion documentary is in the works

Didion's nephew Griffin Dunne turned to Kickstarter to fund the film and it's already passed its goal. Didion's work 'The Year of Magical Thinking' won the National Book Award for nonfiction. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moroccans Finally Make a Stand in Frankfurt

Working in multiple language and genres, twelve publishers from Morocco exhibited together at the 2014 Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the Name of Content Marketing, Leo Burnett to Share Client Work With Huffington Post

The rise of content marketing and native advertising occasionally makes for strange bedfellows, as in a recent alliance between ad agency Leo Burnett and digital publisher The Huffington Post, which the companies plan to announce Monday.Under the agreement, HuffPost Partner Studio, the... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2014-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AmazonCrossing to Spotlight Finnish Works

AmazonCrossing, the translation imprint of Amazon Publishing, announced a commitment to publish Finnish crime fiction in English through 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hey Brands, Here Are the Do's and Don't's of Working With BuzzFeed

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[ AdWeek | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Want to work at a bookstore in Scotland? This residency may be for you

Through the Open Book Residency, members of the public are invited to come work in a bookstore in Wigtown, Scotland, for several weeks. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three Million First Printing for Riordan's Finale

Disney announced a three million copy first print run for 'The Blood of Olympus' by Rick Riordan, the fifth and final installment in the author's Heroes of Olympus series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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4 ways magazines are making video work

For traditional publishers, creating video efficiently without stepping on brand toes is a tricky process. The post 4 ways magazines are making video work appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2014-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Margaret Atwood's new work will remain unseen for a century

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[ The Guardian | 2014-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Further Losses at Quercus As Integration Plan Is Finalized

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What is it like to work at an independent bookstore?

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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holt, Seven Stories Sign Comics Works on Snowden, NSA

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Nepo: Doing Soul Work

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Talks with Mark Nepo: Doing Soul Work

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How’s Marvel Now Working Out?

Since launching a major revamp of their line more than two years ago, Marvel has had mixed success with their Marvel NOW! titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook’s Plan to Make Apps Work Like Webpages Gathers Momentum

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[ Wired | 2014-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Advertising Age | 2014-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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