Star Watch 2024: Publishing’s Brightest

Welcome to the 10th anniversary of Star Watch, our annual program dedicated to recognizing and honoring rising talent in the publishing and bookselling businesses. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Lionel Shriver dismissed as contest judge after her dismissive comments about diversity in publishing

Writer Lionel Shriver, best known for her novel “We Need To Talk About Kevin,” has lost her spot as a judge for a writing contest after she published a column in the Spectator mocking a diversity drive in Britain’s division of Penguin Random House. Shriver was responding to an email she’d seen,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Morality clauses: are publishers right to police writers?

Offensive opinions. Bullying. Sexual misconduct. As the literary world is rocked by scandal US publishers are asking authors to sign contracts with ‘morality clauses’. Are they really the answer?When the American Libraries Association awards its Andrew Carnegie medals in New Orleans later this... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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1517 Media Reorganizes Imprints, Names New Publisher

1517 Media hired a new v-p and publisher, Jill Braithwaite, to lead its newly organized trade imprints, 1517 Media-Books.Additionally, the company announced a new business development venture featuring partnerships with smaller publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cookery publisher Muna Reyal to depart Headline

Muna Reyal, cookery and lifestyle publisher at Headline Home, is leaving Headline in August to study for a Masters degree in Food Anthropology at London University's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audiobooks in the Headlines: Wooing Guys in the UK, Winning Over Publishers in Canada

The UK reports that audiobooks are most popular with men 25 to 44, and in Canada, there's a big jump from 2016 to 2017 in publishers producing audiobooks. The post Audiobooks in the Headlines: Wooing Guys in the UK, Winning Over Publishers in Canada appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alexandra Pringle: publishing Anthony Bourdain

Bloomsbury editor-in-chief Alexandra Pringle pays tribute to the chef and writer Anthony Bourdain, who died last week at the age of 61. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wiley Overcomes Soft Publishing Results to Finish FY18 Strong

Revenue fell 2% in John Wiley's publishing division in the fiscal year ended April 30, compared to fiscal 2017. However, increases in the company's other two groups led to a 5% increase in sales and a 16% gain in earnings for the entire company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher defends diversity drive after Lionel Shriver's attack

Penguin Random House has responded to the novelist’s criticisms, saying it aims to ‘reflect the society in which we live’Lionel Shriver’s blistering assertion that, “drunk on virtue”, Penguin Random House is putting diversity ahead of literary excellence has been dismissed by the publisher,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lionel Shriver attacks Penguin publisher's inclusion policy

Lionel Shriver says the "dissemination of good books" should be most important for publishers. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Nobody was going to bite’: Publishers score rare victory over Google in GDPR spat

Several major publishers have shrugged at the news that the restriction had been lifted, suggesting that the change has done little to alleviate the tension and distrust that's developed in the ongoing tug of war between Google and publishers caused by GDPR. The post ‘Nobody was going to bite’:... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tony Awards: Races to watch and front-runners to beat

Can "Mean Girls" edge out "The Band's Visit" and "SpongeBob SquarePants"? Will "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" or "Angels in American" take home more trophies? Here's a quick rundown of key contenders from shows with the most nominations. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Are Seeing Traffic From More Than Just Facebook and Google

For publishers, the past two years were a lesson in chasing traffic and finding the true value of an audience. Some have shut down and others have undergone layoffs. The ever-growing threat of a simple algorithm change continues to loom over publishers, but Parse.ly's latest traffic report has a... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2018-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Announcing Nord Compo's 'The Future of Publishing' Podcast Series

Publishing industry leaders, starting with John Ingram, sound off on the future of the book business in this new podcast series. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘I feel optimistic about the future of news’: Google’s Richard Gingras says the company’s success depends on the health of publishers

Google's vp of news says the company wants to enable the success of news publishers, but that direct payments come with pitfalls. The post ‘I feel optimistic about the future of news’: Google’s Richard Gingras says the company’s success depends on the health of publishers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hannah Black promoted to Coronet publisher

Hannah Black, non-fiction publisher for Hodder & Stoughton, has been promoted to the role of publisher at Coronet. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut author lands £1.5m publishing deal for 'sensational' historical novel

An American debut author has secured a £1.5m advance for her "sensational" historical novel, with Hutchinson winning the UK rights after a 12-publisher auction.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Rundown: With Watch news shows, Facebook still holds the cards

Facebook is paying news publishers, but the terms show the power is still with the platform. The post The Rundown: With Watch news shows, Facebook still holds the cards appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How German publisher Spiegel is experimenting beyond the metered paywall to drive reader revenue

"We don’t want it [paid-for content] to be too in your face." The post How German publisher Spiegel is experimenting beyond the metered paywall to drive reader revenue appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2018 Encouraging to Religion Publishers

We spoke to several religion publishers about their experiences at BookExpo 2018 and what it implies for the changing book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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