After the success of self-published authors like Andy Weir and EL James, Hollywood is scooping up the rights to books as fast as it can. But why – and is it always good for the author?After watching Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, self-published author Mark Dawson was inspired to create his own answer to the film’s heroine Beatrix “Black Mamba” Kiddo. And now Dawson – and his character government-employed assassin Beatrix Rose – are set to take on Hollywood, with his series on the verge of a major television deal, complete with a “triple A” producer.Admitting he had a “‘holy shit’ moment” when he was told who the producer was, the Salisbury-based former lawyer said he had initially signed a “shopping agreement” after an approach through his website. “They have attached a writer and an extremely well-known Hollywood figure and director to it,” Dawson says. “The people linked are all serious players – household names – and they have pitched it to half a dozen studios and from that they have got an agreement [to develop it] for television.”As long as self-published authors take on an agent they should be fine. Otherwise they are mincemeat Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2017-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
A major release from Patricia Cornwell, new writings from Mindy Kaling, Andy Weir, Blake Crouch, NK Jemisin and more in the wake of APub's Dean Koontz deal. The post The Week’s Big Story: Amazon Publishing on Wooing Dean Koontz appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-07-26 06:30:49 UTC ]
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EL James’ print sales may be eye-popping but the digital market is truly where she’s queen of all she surveys, as The Mister soars effortlessly into the Weekly E-Book Ranking number one spot. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While Gail Honeyman is completely fine, where have all the female writers gone? John Dugdale takes a look at 2018’s biggest books and the year’s trendsRead Alex Clark’s look at 2018: the year the books world opened upThere are two contrasting strategies for achieving a mega-seller, as... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2018-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A big gain in the number of self-published print ISBNs issued in 2017 offset a drop in the number of ISBNs issued for ebooks by self-published authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book recommendation website LoveReading has unveiled a raft of changes including an interactive 'kids zone', a specific review facility for self-published authors, a podcast series and plans to link to high street shops. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Most overseas publishers are familiar with the reputation of Tomorrow Publishing House, which was founded 35 years ago and has translated more than 1,000 titles. Credited for putting several local authors—Yang Hongying, Cao Wenxuan, Wu Meizhen, and Yu Yujun, for instance—on the international... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EL James’ Darker tied up the Weekly E-Book Ranking number one straight out of the gate, displacing Penguin Random House stablemate Lee Child’s The Midnight Line in its first week on sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jesmyn Ward and other 2017 National Book Award winners enjoyed a sales bump the week after the November 15 ceremony. Plus Andy Weir follows up ‘The Martian’ with ‘Artemis,’ and Joe Biden releases his memoir. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: Kevin Young's history of American hoaxers and liars, plus Andy Weir's latest novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After the success of self-published authors like Andy Weir and EL James, Hollywood is scooping up the rights to books as fast as it can. But why – and is it always good for the author?After watching Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, self-published author Mark Dawson was inspired to create his own... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebury is publishing a new novel from Andy Weir, author of The Martian, about a heist set on the moon. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fans of Andy Weir's bestselling science fiction novel "The Martian" have something to look forward to — his follow-up, "Artemis," will be released this November by Crown. The movie rights have already been snatched up, Deadline reports, by 20th Century Fox and New Regency. “Artemis” follows Jazz... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Self-published authors are being encouraged to submit to this year’s The Sunday Times/Peters Fraser + Dunlop Young Writer of the Year Award, along with traditionally-published writers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can a 'gateway to worldwide subscription services' for self-published authors up the ante for those services? Two Danes think believe it can. The post Denmark’s New Palatium: Curating Indie Books for Subscriptions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EL James, Paula Hawkins and Patrick Ness have joined for the first time the Hollywood Reporter's 25-strong list of "most powerful" authors. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For the first time, a pair of self-published authors, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, took two spots on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list. Plus, Wanda Brunstetter topped the fiction list with the latest installment of her Amish Milionaire series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen Book is launching a new ISBN store allowing publishers and self-published authors to purchase smaller numbers of ISBNs online "within minutes". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Clare Christian on how attitudes towards self-published authors and books need to change. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Changes in the distribution landscape and a spirited keynote by Newbery winner Kwame Alexander were among the highlights for the indie presses and self-published authors who attended IBPA's Publishing University April 8-9. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books by women make up seven of the top 10 most bought this year, while colouring-in is more popular than TV tie-insAfter a 2014 that saw books for kids – led by John Green and David Walliams novels – ruling the annual sales chart, 2015 was the year of the women. Female authors, including Harper... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-12-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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