Nosy Crow hires Halligan as head of non-fiction

Children’s publisher Nosy Crow has appointed Katherine Halligan to the new role of head of non-fiction and activity publishing. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]

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2013 Man Booker Prize for Fiction Longlist Announced

The 2013 longlist of fiction for the Man Booker Prize will surprise and intrigue in equal measure. The shortlist will be announced in September and the winner on October 15. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ridout to take over as Head of Zeus c.e.o.

Anthony Cheetham is stepping down as c.e.o. of Head of Zeus, with former Phaidon Press m.d.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agent Nicole Aragi on the Future of Literary Fiction, Translation

In an interview with Guernica magazine, literary agent Nicole Aragi discusses the crisis of literary fiction, why translated books don't sell in the US, and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Perform hires Martyn Jones as its global brand sponsorship director

Perform has hired Martyn Jones, the former publishing director for Stuff and FourFourTwo, as its global brand sponsorship director as part of the company's expansion. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2013-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Genre Fiction and Digital Publishing: A Marriage Made in Heaven

The continuing growth of digital publishing has put even more energy into the flourishing genres of SF, fantasy, mystery and romance publishing, says Wired. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Original fiction for Daunt Books

The Daunt Books imprint is to begin publishing original fiction, in an "exciting development... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Big Publishers Think Genre Fiction Like Sci-Fi Is the Future of E-Books

The future of book publishing is increasingly digital -- and increasingly tilted towards genre fiction.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weltbild in gay fiction row

Canadian publisher Icon Empire Press has accused German bookseller Weltbild of "hypocrisy... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Leadership Book Author On Why You're Better Off Reading Fiction For Lasting Lessons

Craig Chappelow has written about how leaders can be more successful. But he'd crack One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest before the latest business book any day. Here's why he thinks you should, too. Read any good leadership books lately? Me either. It seems like popular books about leadership... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The best non fiction kids' books

While a high-calibre jury of writers and critics ponders the nominees for this year's Children's Book Awards, we have asked the true experts. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Should More Museums Publish Fiction?

Most museums have publishing departments and bookstores, so publishing exhibition-related fiction shouldn't be much of a stretch and might enhance the patron's experience. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Science and Education opens China head office

Macmillan Science and Education is opening a new regional office in China, based in Shanghai.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Dazzling' Homes scoops Women’s Prize for Fiction

  The American novelist A M Homes has won the 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction for her... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Baileys new sponsor for Women's Prize for Fiction

Baileys has become the new sponsor for the Women's Prize for Fiction, with the cream liqueur... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Small Internet Businesses Head to Hill With Mozilla Topping Agenda

Small Internet publishers have been to Washington before to tell their story, but this time they are gathering with a singular purpose: to persuade lawmakers to put more pressure on Mozilla to change its plans for blocking third-party advertisers cookies by default in its Firefox browser. As... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Miller to lead new Macmillan US non-fiction division

Macmillan US is to launch a new, stand-alone division specialising in non-fiction, with Macmillan... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle Worlds fan fiction publisher draws mixed reactions

Some see Amazon's Kindle Worlds fan fiction publishing platform as a great marketing move, while others are wary of Amazon's ownership of ideas. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon opens fan-fiction service

Amazon is once again shaking up traditional publishing models. This time, it's giving fans a chance to add their own personal touches to their favourite fiction - and get paid in the process. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2013-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon reveals fan fiction platform

Fan fiction authors will be able to publish and sell some titles in the US via new ebook platform Kindle Worlds. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2013-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle Worlds will allow writers to sell fan fiction

The digital publishing platform will let fans write, publish, and sell the stories they've written based on popular books, TV shows, and more. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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