Kobo Writing Life Now Carries 250,000 titles by 30,000 Authors

Two years after its launch, Kobo Writing Life (KWL), ebook retailer Kobo’s self-publishing channel, carries more than 250,000 self-published digital titles by over 30,000 authors who publish regularly through KWL. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Pan Mac acquires Hensher writing title

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Get author consent in writing, publisher agents told

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Thu, 22/09/2011 - 15:46 Agents who wish to publish their clients’ work must offer them a detailed explanation of what they will personally gain from the arrangement and obtain their full and written agreement, the president of the Association of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Simon & Schuster to publish Country Life titles

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Digital rates could dissuade authors from writing - Swift

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Society of Authors short story petition gains 5,000 signatures

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Crossan writes three YA titles for Bloomsbury

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I Don’t Have To Choose Between Writing About Myself And Writing About The World

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Kelly Link Can’t Write Narrative Before 3pm: And Other Tips For Purposeful Writing

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What book stores and the literary life contribute to ... life

A stack of new books illuminates the wonder of printed books — writing them, buying them, reading them. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Jane Smiley on Her Writing Process, Beloved Pets, and Writing in Paris

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“Write the tale that scares you . . . I dare you.” Michaela Coel has some writing advice for us.

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Ninety budding authors to receive trade tutelage through HC’s Author Academy

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