London’s Sarah Crossan: ‘The Freedom To Write What I Want’

'Adults are more difficult to convince' about poetry, says award-winning author Sarah Crossan. Her newly honored 'One' is a verse novel, for younger readers. The post London’s Sarah Crossan: ‘The Freedom To Write What I Want’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harlequin UK to join HC in London Bridge

Harlequin UK (HUK) is to become a division of HarperCollins UK, with staff moving into the publisher’s new premises at London Bridge. HarperCollins’ parent company News Corp bought Harlequin Enterprises in May last year, with Harlequin becoming a division of HarperCollins worldwide. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC Folding Harlequin U.K. Into London Operation; Aligning NA Sales Forces

As HarperCollins' integration of Harlequin moves forward, HC announced that it will be making Harlequin UK (HUK) a division of its U.K. business, while in North America it will align HC's and Harlequin's sales forces. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Charlie Hebdo: London shops report demand for 'survivors' edition – but no supply

French bookshop in South Kensington has had more than 400 calls from people wanting a copy of the magazine, but has no idea how many will be delivered on FridayWhere can I buy a copy of Charlie Hebdo?Review: what’s inside the ‘survivors’ edition Continue reading... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gino D'Acampo writes vegetarian cookbook

Chef Gino D’Acampo is to write a vegetarian cookbook for Hodder & Stoughton. Gino’s Veg Italia! The Healthy Way to Eat Like an Italian will be D’Acampo’s first exclusively meat-free book. Lifestyle publisher Nicky Ross commissioned the title in a two-book deal with agent Jeremy Hicks of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zoella admits Girl Online ghost-writing

Her debut novel, Girl Online, was written with the "help" of her publisher, Penguin, admits Zoella. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2014-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Geordie Shore's Pattison to write two novels

"Geordie Shore" star Vicky Pattison, who released her autobiography earlier this year, is to write two novels. Manpreet Grewal, commissioning editor, acquired world rights to the books for Little, Brown Book Group imprint Sphere from David Riding at MBA. Pattison’s novels will focus on a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Tips for Writing a Memoir

Will Boast: "If fiction is the art of invention, memoir is the art of selection and arrangement." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Caravéo launches writing competition at Skylark

Amber Caravéo, former editorial director at Orion Children’s Books, is launching a competition for unpublished writers at her new agency, with judges from Puffin, Orion and Macmillan Children’s Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Proffitt awarded London Library accolade

Penguin Press publishing director Stuart Proffitt has won the London Library Life in Literature Award for his contribution to publishing, with the judges deeming him "the pre-eminent editor of non-fiction working in the UK today." The £10,000 prize is given each year by the London Library,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dan Brown on the Writing Life as a Global Megaseller

What's it like to sell over 200 million books worldwide? Dan Brown speaks with Publishing Perspectives about his writing life in the wake of enormous success. The post Dan Brown on the Writing Life as a Global Megaseller appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hunger Games to be London theatre show

Entertainment company Lionsgate is teaming with Dutch media company Imagine Nation and US based Triangular Entertainment to adapt Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series (Scholastic) for the stage. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CMS Committee criticises ACE's 'unfair London focus'

The Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee has told Arts Council England to move faster in correcting its "clear arts funding imbalance in favour of London". However ACE chair Sir Peter Bazalgette has argued for more money to help that process, saying that it is difficult for ACE to act... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Are Your Writing Habits?

How do successful authors keep their writing on track? Twenty-three client authors of the The Andrew Lownie Literary Agency outline their writing habits. The post What Are Your Writing Habits? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Italian Writing Festival Takes Women, Self-Publishing Seriously

The Women's Writing Festival in Matera, Italy was a showcase for the growing importance of women's fiction and self-publishing in Europe. The post Italian Writing Festival Takes Women, Self-Publishing Seriously appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Short story of a writing life

Author Emily Perkins about imaginary worlds, acting and the ebooks v print debate. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Picoult to Write Second YA Novel with Daughter

Jodi Picoult has inked a deal with Delacorte Press to co-write another YA novel with her daughter, Samantha van Leer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK Publishing Crowd Gathers in London to Discuss Self-Publishing

Self-publishing pros observed that the self-publishing vs. traditional publishing debate may be moot: it's all publishing. But what you want from it depends on you. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Karl Miller, founding editor of London Review of Books, dies at 83

Literary world praises Miller for his intelligence, wit and literary acumen, and lasting pride in his Scottish rootsKarl Miller, founding editor of the London Review of Books, critic and award-winning author, has died, aged 83.After stints as literary editor of both the Spectator and the New... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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