Historical Novelists and Fantasy Writers Should Be Friends

Author Christopher M. Cevasco says there's a surprising lack of crossover between the two. Continue reading at 'Wired'

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US to publish E L James journal for writers

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ether for Authors: The Stay-Seated Writers’ Conference

Porter Anderson's curation publishing buzz takes in the IndieReCon virtual conference, questions B&N's future, and looks atbuying your way to the top of the bestseller list. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Building a Sci-Fi and Fantasy Publishing House from Scratch

Science fiction and fantasy publisher Angry Robot, part of the Osprey Group, is the creation of one man and many minds working in tandem across the UK and the Atlantic. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Best-selling Author: "Public Libraries Deprive Writers Of Royalties"

"Horrible Histories" author Terry Deary told a newspaper that public libraries are a drain on government resources that deprive authors of royalty checks. Best-selling childrens' book author Terry Deary has become the first major writer to speak up against the concept of public libraries. In... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writers condemn "obscene" Scottish library closures

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Transworld pre-empts debut fantasy trilogy

Transworld has moved speedily to acquire a new fantasy trilogy by debut author Erika Johansen,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Beavis writer up for book prize

The writer of US comedy Beavis and Butt-head is among 18 authors shortlisted for this year's Waterstones children's book prize. Continue reading at BBC News

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Young Writers Graduate: Future Authors Project

Over the past eight years, more than 300 Florida middle and high school students graduated from aspiring writer to published author, thanks to the Océ Future Authors Project. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Osprey: A Fan-Friendly Publisher

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Nature writers head for East Neuk

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Amanda McKittrick Ros, the Worst Novelist in History

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[ Slate | 2013-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Historic Time for Journal Inc with New Press Launch

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NEA Tabs Black Lawrence Press Writers

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont acquires historical fiction debut

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Unique double for British novelist

British writer and two-time Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel has been named novelist of the year at Britain’s Costa Book Awards for ‘Bring Up the Bodies’. Continue reading at Stuff

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Women writers dominate Costa category wins

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Apps For Everyone: 29th Street Publishing Helps Writers Get Paid

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[ Fast Company | 2012-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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