One Day In at AWP 2019, a Focus On Reassurance

The opening day of the 2019 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference in Portland, Ore., saw a renewed conference kick off after an off year at 2018's annual gathering, which was followed by months of organizational tumult. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Main’s Phoenix set to fly after lockdown launch with focus on fresh talent

After leaving Picador to launch her own list at Orion, Francesca Main says the emphasis at Phoenix will be on developing writers and hitting the litersary/commercial sweet spot Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-18 17:22:26 UTC ]
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Michael Wolff to publish third exposé of Trump, covering last days in office

Author of Fire and Fury’s final book on Trump, Landslide, will cover his ‘tumultuous last months at the helm of the country’Michael Wolff’s third book about Donald Trump, focusing on the final days of his presidency, will be published in July under a provocative title: Landslide. Related: Trump... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-06-17 14:56:19 UTC ]
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A Day in the Life of an Indie Bookseller

Experience a day in the life of an indie bookseller, working at Bosch&deJong boekverkopers, a small bookstore in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-06-01 10:35:00 UTC ]
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Melissa Cummings-Quarry and Natalie A Carter: Turning the focus on the next generation

Though Black Girls Book Club (BGBC) founders Melissa Cummings-Quarry and Natalie A Carter inked the deal for their upcoming first book last year, it was not quite a recent development. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-28 23:44:22 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Focus Launches Lifestyle, Gift Book Imprint

Harper Celebrate will publish books geared toward seekers of inspiration, motivation, and peace of mind. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Peynado, Feng, Blau, and More

Here’s a quick look at books publishing this week from Brenda Peynado, Linda Rui Feng, and Jessica Anya Blau. The post Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Peynado, Feng, Blau, and More appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2021-05-11 09:59:02 UTC ]
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Most staff want two or three days a week in office, survey finds

A survey of trade staff shows the majority would prefer to work two or three days a week in the office, but many want flexible working to go further to aid accessibility to the trade. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-30 15:53:10 UTC ]
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Celebrating Independent Bookstore Day

On Saturday, April 24, 749 bookstores in all 50 states participated in bookselling's biggest yearly celebration. Here are some highlights of the day, in pictures. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tbilisi Opens Its UNESCO World Book Capital Year: ‘An Historic Day’

Constrained by the pandemic, a small but spirited weekend opens the 2021 UNESCO World Book Capital program in Tbilisi. The post Tbilisi Opens Its UNESCO World Book Capital Year: ‘An Historic Day’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-26 16:29:25 UTC ]
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World Book Day: Publishers Call for Canada’s Copyright Law To Be Fixed

Denouncing 'systemic exploitation of creators’ and publishers,’ Access Copyright cites more than C$150 million lost in unpaid royalties. The post World Book Day: Publishers Call for Canada’s Copyright Law To Be Fixed appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-25 22:48:58 UTC ]
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Scotland Country Focus: Q&A with Sally Pattle

Sally Pattle, the owner of Far from the Madding Crowd in Linlightgow, reflects on a surreal 12 months. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-25 04:12:44 UTC ]
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World Book Day: A Rights Roundup From Five Markets

Today's Rights Roundup, coinciding with World Book Day, includes titles from Germany, Finland, Canada, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The post World Book Day: A Rights Roundup From Five Markets appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-23 17:25:41 UTC ]
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Independent Bookstore Day Adapts to Covid

Independent Bookstore Day, administered by the American Booksellers Association, takes place this coming Saturday, April 24. More than 740 stores are participating and booksellers are adjusting to the times, moving many events outdoors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Day 81,901

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is fond of talking about his 26-year-old firm’s “Day 1” culture. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-17 12:51:04 UTC ]
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Keiichiro Hirano Leads Amazon Crossing’s World Book Day Titles

Translations now free in this year's offer include today's release of Keiichiro Hirano's bestseller in Tokyo, 'At the End of the Matinee.' The post Keiichiro Hirano Leads Amazon Crossing’s World Book Day Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-15 23:53:49 UTC ]
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Natalie Portman to star in film of Ferrante's Days of Abandonment

Natalie Portman is to star in a film adaptation of Elena Ferrante's second novel, The Days of Abandonment (Europa Editions). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-14 11:17:10 UTC ]
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Marr leaves Cornerstone owing to 'shifting focus' at division

Editor Sonny Marr is leaving Cornerstone this month owing to a “shifting focus” in the division’s commercial fiction publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-14 07:17:08 UTC ]
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Burgled indie forced to close a day after reopening

An indie bookshop in Brigg, north Lincolnshire, was forced to close on Tuesday (13th April) after only a day's post-lockdown trading, following a break-in that left the shop unsafe for customers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-13 17:09:48 UTC ]
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