LBF: UK Publishing’s Impact Worth £11 Billion, New Report

'We ask politicians on all sides to recognize the publishing industry’s economic value,' says the Publishers Association's Dan Conway. The post LBF: UK Publishing’s Impact Worth £11 Billion, New Report appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-03-12 03:55:23 UTC ]

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Slovakia’s Publishers Surprised by a VAT Reduction on Books

Facing publishing industry backlash, Slovakia's government reversed its 23-percent book VAT hike, instead slashing it to 5 percent. The post Slovakia’s Publishers Surprised by a VAT Reduction on Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-11 19:42:53 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Week: ‘International Adults’ Hail UK Publishing

The United Kingdom’s Publishers Association has a survey describing the good reputation of the UK’s books. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Reputational Value t’s already being cheered for its “Great Copyright Heist” description of the UK government’s AI “opt-out proposal”... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-10 11:54:57 UTC ]
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‘Something magical is happening’: sales boom for children’s comics creating young readers of the future

Publishers and analysts say popularity of genres like manga and superhero comics is a gateway into readingThe best route to learning to love words in print could well be pictures. This, at least, is the hope of the publishing industry this spring, as it welcomes news that sales of children’s... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-03-09 14:00:11 UTC ]
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‘My Name Is Barbra’ Wins Audiobook of the Year at 2025 Audie Awards

At the 30th annual Audies, presented by the Audio Publishers Association and held in New York City on March 4, winners across 28 categories were announced. Barbra Streisand’s memoir took home the night's biggest honor, Audiobook of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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New Study: Half of Australians Say They Want To Read More

The Australian Publishers Association and Australia Reads have made a first large study of reading habits in their market. The post New Study: Half of Australians Say They Want To Read More appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-28 19:49:16 UTC ]
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UK: ‘The Great Copyright Heist Cannot Go Unchallenged’

The Publishers Association's Dan Conway  calls for 'partnership' rather than 'subservience' as the UK's AI consultation closes. The post UK: ‘The Great Copyright Heist Cannot Go Unchallenged’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-25 23:10:14 UTC ]
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IPA’s 2025 Prix Voltaire Nomination Deadline; Awards in Norway

A brief reminder that nominations for the International Publishers Association's Prix Voltaire close on February 23. The post IPA’s 2025 Prix Voltaire Nomination Deadline; Awards in Norway appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-20 15:39:12 UTC ]
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Final PubWest Conference Focuses on Finance, Fostering Best Practices

Publishers Association of the West held its final annual conference in New Orleans February 11–13 before it joins forces with the Independent Book Publishers Association this July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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London’s Westminster Book Awards: The 2025 Winners

'The breadth, quality, bravery, and importance of political writing:' the Publishers Association's Dan Conway on the Westminster Book Awards The post London’s Westminster Book Awards: The 2025 Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-13 19:14:42 UTC ]
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My advice to male writers struggling to get published? Toughen up – and embrace poverty | Van Badham

Don’t give in to moral panic, fellas! Here are some tips from my own bumpy literary journeyIf you really want to make a name for yourself, publish comment insisting you’ve been silenced.It happened again last week in a nationwide publication. Under a byline, accompanied by a headshot and the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-02-04 14:00:09 UTC ]
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Lit Hub Weekly: January 20 – 24, 2025

RESPONDING TO THE SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION: Kim Kelly on the how-tos and DOs and DON’Ts of mutual aid • Madeline ffitch on direct action and survival work in the face of fascism • Josh Cook on what the publishing industry can do in the face of authoritarianism. | Lit Hub Politics Matthew... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-01-25 11:30:02 UTC ]
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The Audie Awards Competition Names Its 2025 Finalists

Now in its 30th year, the Audie Awards program from the Audio Publishers Association this year grows to 28 categories. The post The Audie Awards Competition Names Its 2025 Finalists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-22 21:13:57 UTC ]
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With the AI Revolution Underway, Copyright Law Must Evolve

The way our legal system approaches issues of intellectual property must change to meet the novel questions posed by new technology, argues publishing industry analyst Christopher Kenneally. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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8 Newsletters Demystifying the Publishing Industry 

The publishing industry can feel like an opaque, black box to aspiring authors, with countless gatekeepers—agents, editors, publicists, book buyers and more—shaping the process behind the scenes. Even established authors can find the sector confusing as they attempt to read the tea leaves behind... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2025-01-06 12:05:00 UTC ]
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The Queerest Christmas: 2024 LGBTQ Holiday Romance Books

Judy Garland once famously instructed us to make the Yuletide gay, and the publishing industry is really doing its part ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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