Laura Bates on writing for young adults

Writer and Everyday Sexism Project founder Laura Bates talks to Caroline Carpenter about her first YA novel, The Burning. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lynda La Plante writing Prime Suspect prequel

Writer to adapt her new novel, called Tennison, for TV in 2016, the 25th anniversary of the hit ITV drama starring Helen MirrenLynda La Plante is writing a prequel to Prime Suspect which she will adapt for TV in 2016, the 25th anniversary of the hit ITV drama.The prequel will be called Tennison,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nicolson to write on daughterhood for Chatto

Chatto & Windus is to publish a memoir about daughterhood by social historian Juliet Nicolson... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Duchess of Cambridge writes RAF book foreword

The Duchess of Cambridge has written the foreword for a book which reveals “what life as an... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon451 Unveils College Writing Contest

Simon & Schuster's new science fiction imprint, Simon451, has launched a writing contest for college students. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mariah Carey to write Christmas book

The singer will release a children's book later this year, based on her twins Moroccan and Monroe. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2014-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Roddy Doyle commits to co-write Roy Keane memoir

Booker-winning author to help legendary midfielder with 're-evaluation of the meaning of success'The Booker prize-winning novelist Roddy Doyle is to team up with Roy Keane to write a motivational memoir which, according to its publisher, "re-evaluates the meaning of success". The midfield... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Roddy Doyle to write Roy Keane memoir

In an eye-catching pairing, Man Booker Prize-winning novelist Roddy Doyle is to partner with ex-... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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X-Files star Gillian Anderson to write science fiction novels

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[ The Guardian | 2014-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writing in Vonnegut’s World

If these are the end times for literature, then we must be traveling in circles, for the death of storytelling looks an awful lot like its birth. The novel itself isn’t all that old. Sure, we can find a handful of examples going back thousands of years, but you have to stretch your definition of... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2014-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult Books & Authors at Wi9

A comprehensive list of the writers to look for and galleys and finished books available at the ABA conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House launches creative writing course

Random House Enterprises is to launch its first interactive online creative writing course. The... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Morrissey writing novel after memoir success

Morrissey is writing a novel, following the success of his memoir released last year.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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4 fabulous picture books for the young readers on your list

Top off your last-minute holiday shopping list with these four fabulous picture books for young readers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst Magazines Digital Chief Troy Young Discusses Finding Great Editors

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[ AdWeek | 2013-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How publishing fiction online launched the career of this young writer | Beth Reeks

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[ The Guardian | 2013-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster Fires Up “Hot Bed” Tumblr for New Adult Fiction

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anthony Marra: 'Write what you want to know'

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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Fast Company | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kent apologises for children’s writing slur

The University of Kent has apologised for a statement on its website that seemingly belittled... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rewind: Young John Slattery Can't Believe His Luck in This 1980s Sports Illustrated Commercial

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[ Advertising Age | 2013-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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