Big news for the (in my experience, huge) Venn diagram center of book lovers and Top Chef fans: Padma Lakshmi will host this year’s National Book Awards. Lakshmi is the bestselling author of multiple cookbooks as well as a children’s book and a memoir, and host of Top Chef (AKA the show that comprised approximately 90% […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
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Bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne discusses using small-town settings to deepen character connections, including tips for enhancing settings. The post The Heart of the Story: Using Small-Town Settings to Deepen Character Connections appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-06-03 20:32:38 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto reimagines Disney's Mulan as a contemporary romance about family expectations, mistaken identity, and high stakes ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-06-03 10:02:00 UTC ]
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Clay Stafford has a conversation with bestselling author David Handler on how the characters come first in his mystery novels and more. The post A Conversation With David Handler on How the Character Comes First (Killer Writers) appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-05-31 15:00:00 UTC ]
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As the first season of her podcast ends, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is looking to build on the success of As Ever, the brand she built with Netflix. Meghan carries many titles these days. Besides being the Duchess of Sussex, she’s a podcaster, a philanthropist, a children’s book author, the... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2025-05-27 07:30:00 UTC ]
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In the work of artists I admire, all the training and discipline come out in an act of letting go: a splotch of ink, a wayward wash of color. Continue reading at The New York Times
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An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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In this interview, bestselling author Karen Swan discusses how a two-word phrase in a headline launched a book series and more. The post Karen Swan: On Managing Time and Timelines appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-05-03 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Lyla Lee shares how getting rather personal can help stories become more universal for readers. The post Creating Universal Stories From the Most Personal appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-29 19:00:00 UTC ]
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Described by Ian McEwan as ‘a treasure of English contemporary writing’, the Yorkshire-born novelist’s career spanned 50 yearsJane Gardam, author of books for adults and children including Old Filth and The Hollow Land, has died at the age of 96, her publisher has confirmed.The Yorkshire-born... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2025-04-29 15:55:53 UTC ]
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A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Broussard. April is, as it turns out, a great month for book lovers: the first big wave of pre-summer... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2025-04-25 09:45:12 UTC ]
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Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reportsEarlier this month, a group of protesters gathered outside the London headquarters of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. They were demonstrating over the company’s use of millions... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2025-04-21 02:00:24 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Joan Holub shares her expertise at storyboarding picture books and graphic novels, with both authors and illustrators. The post Storyboarding for Writers: How Sketching Can Strengthen Your Picture Book or Graphic Novel! appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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If you’ve ever opened a children’s book and thought this should be my wallpaper, know you’re in good company. Bruce Handy, the critic/journalist/humorist and multi-genre author, has been obsessed with inside covers for a while. So much so that this month, he puts on a new hat—curator. His... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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