How science fiction and fantasy can help us make sense of the world

Speculative writers flesh out our passing thoughts into complete, functioning societies and explore how they might unfold. Continue reading at 'The Conversation'

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The Impossible Task of Writing Historical Fiction

Kelly Kerney, who spent a decade writing the historical novel "Hard Red Spring," talks about the impossible task of historical fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fiction v nonfiction – English literature's made-up divide

Some cultures do not distinguish between fiction and nonfiction – and instead talk of ‘stories’. Is that a barrier to English-language writers and publishers? Or should they just learn to enjoy telling tales?There’s a mighty canyon that runs down the middle of the world of the word, carving... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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“Traveling” Ideas Make Regional Magazines the Place to Be Seen

Innovation still matters, but sometimes it helps to be a follower, too. The post “Traveling” Ideas Make Regional Magazines the Place to Be Seen appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blending Faith with YA Fiction: PW Talks to Jody Hedlund

Adult romance-turned-YA author Jody Hedlund explains the importance of writing books for young people and how she weaves a clean, faith-focused story together with relationships and adventure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bobby Charlton's World Cup Story to Yellow Jersey

Yellow Jersey Press is to publish Sir Bobby Charlton's account of "England's greatest sporting achievement" - the 1966 Football World Cup. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber Children’s acquires fantasy series

Faber Children’s has bought a middle-grade fantasy series by Kieran Larwood, the author of Freaks (Chicken House). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Opinion: Marketers shouldn’t make tech the enemy

The 2016 Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Masters of Media Conference earlier this month in Florida felt more like a trial. And technology was the defendant. Arguments from the ANA and White Ops revealed just how bad the bot fraud situation is and how it's getting worse. Forrester's Jim... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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American University in Cairo Press Launches New Fiction Imprint

The mission of new fiction imprint Hoopoe is to "accurately reflect what is going on in the Middle East, from the Middle East." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graham Norton pens 'darkly funny' fiction debut

Hodder & Stoughton has acquired Graham Norton's "darkly funny" fiction debut. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Audrey Carlan Makes A Comeback

Audrey Carlan, bestselling author of the erotic Calendar Girl series, landed in third place on the iBooks bestsellers chart for the week ended March 13 with her book 'February.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Escape eclipses Berry as World Book Day titles clean up

The force was with World Book Day last week as The Escape: Star Wars (Egmont) claimed the number one spot from Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking (BBC) and all 10 WBD titles charted inside the top 15. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Transformation’ at Digital Book World: Wide-Eyed and Learning

This year's Digital Book World seems to be off to a start led by inquiry, guidance, and a pressing question: what's next? The post ‘Transformation’ at Digital Book World: Wide-Eyed and Learning appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J.K. Rowling will reveal more about the American world of magic on Pottermore

The upcoming movie 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' based in the world of 'Harry Potter,' is set in America. Upcoming stories published on the site Pottermore will reveal more about the magical culture in the US. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sky News editor pens non-fiction debut on British identity

Jonathan Cape is publishing BRIT(ish): Getting Under the Skin of Britain’s Race Problem by Afua Hirsch, social affairs editor for Sky News. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kelly’s Efficiency Index, or Using Data to Make Smarter Publishing Decisions

At Digital Book World, Kelly Gallagher showed just how effective data analysis can be and how it can help you make decisions that will lead to more book sales. The post Kelly’s Efficiency Index, or Using Data to Make Smarter Publishing Decisions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J.K. Rowling will reveal more about the American magic world on Pottermore

The upcoming movie 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' based in the world of 'Harry Potter,' is set in America. Upcoming stories published on the site Pottermore will reveal more about the magical culture in the US. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Atkinson and Yanagihara make Baileys Women's Prize longlist

http://www.thebookseller.com/news/baileys-renews-women-s-prize-fiction-sponsorship-323395Kate Atkinson and Hanya Yanagihara are among the 20 longlisted authors for the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction, announced today. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The Persistence of Print’ at Digital Book World

On the first day of Digital Book World, the children's market focused on gains and print loyalty, and workshops explored the digital development of sales and audience. The post ‘The Persistence of Print’ at Digital Book World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Reach and return': The Financial Times is making its paywall leakier

Typically it's tougher for paywalled publishers to capitalize on the additional scale the likes of third-party platforms like Facebook can offer. But the Financial Times is "experimenting in earnest" with new ways to unlock the reach potential of the major platforms, but without undermining its... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Neil Gaiman to release non-fiction title this year

Neil Gaiman is set to release two books this year – a selection of non-fiction writings and a special edition of his first novel Neverwhere, illustrated by Children’s laureate Chris Riddell. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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