Pan Mac pays tribute to 'gentle' crime writer Sue Grafton

Pan Macmillan has paid tribute to the late American crime writer Sue Grafton as "a giant in her field" and "an amazing author" who "cared about her readers first and last".  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Katherine Armstrong appointed senior editor for Zaffre crime

Bonnier Zaffre has appointed Katherine Armstrong as senior editor on the Zaffre crime list.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Baltic Crossroads at London Book Fair: Writers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

'We are a little isolationist,' Ivars Ījabs says to fellow from the Baltics in a session of constructive candor on 'the paradox of the open culture' at London Book Fair. The post Baltic Crossroads at London Book Fair: Writers from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job In 5; Miles Salter, Writer and Director, York Literature festival

I Interviewed Miles about his role heading up York Literature Festival and how he sees the festival expanding.  He also has some great advice for those looking for a job in books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2016: Writers Walking the Talk About Diversity in Children's Publishing

This year's AWP, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from March 31–April 2, was a vibrant mélange of multicultural voices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Killer crime series to Trapeze in six-figure pre-empt

Trapeze's commissioning editor Sam Eades has pre-empted a debut writer's killer crime series for a six-figure sum within 48 hours of receiving the manuscript. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Will Pay Publishers to Livestream Video in New Hub

Facebook has created a video hub that will roll out in the coming weeks for its flagship mobile app. According to a TechCrunch story, a button for the hub will receive prominent placement in the Facebook app and often highlight live video—though it will offer recorded clips as well.   ... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Live video service sees company paying news publishers

Payments to BuzzFeed and others reflects Facebook’s desire to ensure Live has sufficient engaging contentFacebook is paying news publishers and broadcasters, including the New York Times, BuzzFeed and Sky, to provide content on its live video service.Video has become a priority for Facebook and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2016 in Photos: Publishers, Writers, and Readers Meet Up in L.A.

Photos from the book fair and panels at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs annual conference, held this year at the L.A. Convention center in downtown Los Angeles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A writer's solitude vs. AWP: Viet Thanh Nguyen on what we share with others

Writers tend to be solitary creatures, and yet more than 12,000 will congregate in Los Angeles this week. The occasion is the annual conference of the Assn. of Writers and Writing Programs, or AWP, which also draws other literary kin, the teachers, editors, publishers, critics and booksellers who... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carlsen and Tolino Team Up to Scout for New Writers

Spanning the traditional vs. self-publishing divide, German publisher Carlsen and self-publishing platform Tolino Media will jointly host a writing content to recognize emerging talent. The post Carlsen and Tolino Team Up to Scout for New Writers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Canada's tribute to publisher Seligman

Penguin Random House Canada president Kristin Cochrane has paid tribute to publisher and editor Ellen Seligman, who has died. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Festivals: Paying Authors, Selling Books, Building Readership

Many Canadian literary festivals match or exceed the Canada Council rate of CAD$250 for an author appearance. Fests are flourishing, coast to coast. The post Canadian Festivals: Paying Authors, Selling Books, Building Readership appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tributes paid to Arcadia founder Gary Pulsifer

Publisher Gary Pulsifer, who founded Arcadia Books, has died after a battle with cancer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Transworld to reissue Crumley's cult crime classic

Transworld is to republish 1970s crime classic The Last Good Kiss by the late James Crumley, with a new introduction by Ian Rankin. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut crime series by former criminal barrister to Avon

Avon is to publish a debut crime series set in Edinburgh by a former criminal barrister, Helen Fields. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan 'deeply saddened' by Cruyff's death

Pan Macmillan non-fiction publisher Robin Harvie has said he is “deeply saddened” by the news of footballing great Johan Cruyff. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotify agrees to pay millions for unmatched royalties

Spotify has come an agreement with NMPA (National Music Publishers Association) over unpaid royalties for music on the streaming service that didn't have copyright owner information. According to The Verge, the company will pay $21 million. Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Archant boosts profits and pays first dividend since 2012

Local newspaper publisher, whose titles include the Eastern Daily Press and Ham & High, achieves 20% increase without cutting staffLocal newspaper publisher Archant is to pay its first dividend since 2012 after recording a 20% increase in profits to £9.6m in 2015.The Norwich-based publisher,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Syrian writer Yazbek longlisted for Orwell Prize

Syrian author Samar Yazbek has made the Orwell Prize longlist for The Crossing, which tells of the journalist’s attempts to get back into her country after being exiled by president Bashar al-Assad. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Five writers who inspire me

On International Women’s Day, Sheila O’Reilly on the writers who have inspired her. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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