She Writes Press and SparkPress: Hybrids That Lead by Example

When these sister hybrid houses merge their knowledge and expertise, their authors—and the entire publishing industry—benefit. (Sponsored) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Lisa Lyons Johnston to Exit Kids Can Press

Johnston, longtime president of the Canadian children's book publisher, is leaving the company. Kids Can will now be led by Lara Caplan, Naseem Hrab, and Sarah Labrie, who have been given expanded roles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Never too late: over-50s urged to write fiction with prize for debut novel

Award launched at London book fair aims to help older authors take the plunge and submit a first workLondon book fair, which concluded earlier this month, always brings with it a flurry of headlines about debut authors signing six-figure publishing deals. Most of these have at least one thing in... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-23 09:00:35 UTC ]
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Novelist Celeste Ng: ‘There was a period when I thought I’d never write again’

The award-winning author on how Trump, Covid and anti-Asian rhetoric inspired her latest novel, digging her way out of ‘post-book fatigue’, and learning to touch type using UlyssesCeleste Ng, 42, is the award-winning author of three novels, including Little Fires Everywhere, which was made into... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-22 17:00:15 UTC ]
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Celebrating 100 Books in the MIT Press’s Essential Knowledge Series

The broad-ranging series, which provides fundamental basics on complex, pressing topics, is hitting a major milestone and looking to the future. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Live from New York: Curtis Sittenfeld on Dating Up, Writing Funny, and How SNL and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop Are Alike

Bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her new novel, Romantic Comedy, which begins behind the scenes at a television show similar to Saturday Night Live, where a female comedy writer is gobsmacked that her schlubby straight male... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-04-20 08:53:29 UTC ]
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For teens who like to write: Miami Book Fair is offering a virtual summer camp.

First of all, if you’re a teen who likes to write, keep at it, and don’t let anyone tell you different. (And if you’re the parent of a teen who likes to write, please encourage them.) With the above in mind, the Miami Book Fair is offering a virtual summer camp for teens who like […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-04-18 14:26:44 UTC ]
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Emirates Publishers Association at London Book Fair: Seven Presses Ready for Rights Meetings

The Emirates Publishers Association's member presses have had 'hundreds of works translated into 27 languages,' says Rashid Al Kous. (Sponsored) The post Emirates Publishers Association at London Book Fair: Seven Presses Ready for Rights Meetings appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-14 12:55:15 UTC ]
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On Writing ‘Blind Bitter Happiness’

‘When I was put on Granta’s first Best of Young British Novelists list in 1983, no novel of mine had been published.’ The post On Writing ‘Blind Bitter Happiness’ appeared first on Granta. Continue reading at Granta

[ Granta | 2023-04-12 15:52:21 UTC ]
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Brittney Griner Is Writing a Memoir About Her Detention in Russia

The basketball star, who was detained for 10 months, said she hoped her book would raise awareness about other Americans who had been wrongfully detained abroad. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-04-12 14:16:29 UTC ]
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Ulysses Press Buys VeloPress

Ulysses Press has acquired VeloPress in a deal that will bring about 80 books in the health and fitness category to the indie press. Ulysses plans to continue to add books under the Velo imprint with a goal of 12 titles for 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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March Religion Bestsellers: Shannon Bream, Novelist Wanda E. Brunstetter Lead the Lists

Biblical lessons from Fox broadcaster Shannon Bream topped the nonfiction list; Amish romance novelist Wanda E. Brunstetter's launches a new collection in fiction's #1 spot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How a Tiny Literary Magazine Became a Springboard for Great Irish Writing

The Stinging Fly has helped launch several of Ireland’s most promising writers. How has a publication with 1,000 subscribers carved a niche in the Irish canon? Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-04-05 09:00:42 UTC ]
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Writing History Showed Me a New Way to View Climate Change

Two new books, a U. K. paperback and a world first edition, were delivered to my door on the same day last week. I put the books side by side on the table. The first, suggestive of dark happenings in the past,  was The Lion House: The Rise of Suleyman the Magnificent. The second book’s […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-04-03 08:52:43 UTC ]
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Two Seattle Indie Publishers Unite Around Small-Press Distribution

Joshua Rothes of Sublunary Editions and Phil Bevis of Chatwin Books have formed Asterism Books, a wholesale distribution portal and bookshop for independent small presses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This Is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead in 2023 Bafta TV nominations

NHS drama starring Ben Whishaw and Martin Freeman’s portrayal of troubled policeman each garner six awards nominationsBafta TV awards 2023: full list of nominationsThis Is Going to Hurt and The Responder jointly lead the 2023 TV Bafta nominations after being shortlisted in six categories. Adam... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-03-22 07:43:06 UTC ]
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Richard Milward: ‘I hid my writing like a secret vice’

The novelist on his latest book, a Charles Manson-inspired work written in slang, his love of the band Mogwai and the trials of sorting post for Royal MailRichard Milward, 38, grew up in Middlesbrough and lives in London. He is the author of three previous novels: Apples, published when he was... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-03-18 18:00:17 UTC ]
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Regalo Press Announces 15 New Titles Coming September 2023

Notable authors with upcoming works include current affairs commentator Nancy Grace, Pulitzer Prize-winner Dale Maharidge and TV writer and producer Tom Straw. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP23 in Seattle Showcases Presses, Journals, and Authors

The opening days of this year's Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference featured the presentation of its Small Press Publisher Award to Dzanc Books and a discussion between famed Seattle librarian and 'Book Lust' author Nancy Pearl with novelist Min Jin Lee. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Fox hires Nielsen exec to lead new data-driven sales strategy

Mainak Mazumdar joins Fox as its first executive VP, chief advertising research and analytics officer. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2023-03-07 17:55:42 UTC ]
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Hitting the Books: Could we zap our brains into leading healthier lives?

Deep Brain Stimulation therapies have proven an invaluable treatment option for patients suffering from otherwise debilitating diseases like Parkinson's. However, it — and its sibling tech, brain computer interfaces — currently suffer a critical shortcoming: the electrodes that convert electron... Continue reading at Engadget

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