PW Close-Up: Jane Dystel on 30 Years of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

On the occasion of her literary agency's 30th birthday, PW spoke with Jane Dystel about how the publishing business has changed over the years, why she loves being an agent, and what makes her fall in love with a manuscript. (Sponsored) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-03 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Richard Charkin: How (Not) To Start a Publishing Company, a Case Study

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Turkish agency urges 'understanding' for publishers in crisis-hit country

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Marjacq to push further into the heart of the action in its 45th year

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In His New Album, Jazz Master Wayne Shorter Goes Graphic

PW spoke to jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, who is releasing a 3-CD musical project featuring a 84-page graphic novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Fight Club author left with 'no reserves to write the next book' after fraud

Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk has said he may be forced to sell his house in order to stay afloat after an accountant at his literary agency was arrested for embezzling $3.4m (£2.5m) from the company. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Robertson to leave Faber to start new literary agency

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Alice Williams launches children’s literary agency

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Corvus and A M Heath launch thriller competition

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