Stephen Fry to judge Literary Platform comp

TV presenter Stephen Fry is to judge an international competition, launched by literature and... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stephen King among writers opposing Donald Trump

Stephen King is one of hundreds of resident authors in the US to have signed an open letter, addressed to "the American People", expressing their opposition to Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kate Nash Literary Agency makes new appointments

The Kate Nash Literary Agency has made two new appointments, recruiting a new associate agent in Imogen Howson and a new literary assistant in Tom Ashton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Flanders and Silva among Baillie Gifford prize judges

Judges for the 2016 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction, formerly known as the Samuel Johnson Prize, have been announced as submissions open for entry.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to turn down a prestigious literary prize – a winner’s guide to etiquette

Following Joseph Andras’s surprise decision to turn down the Goncourt first novel prize, it’s time to weigh up the pros and cons of rejecting a literary awardTwo days after Joseph Andras’s De Nos Frères Blessés (which had not been on the shortlist of four) was astonishingly announced as the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: ‘Literary Publishing in the Twenty-First Century’ edited by Kurowski, Miller and Prufer

PW's digital director recommends an anthology of essays about the changing landscape of literary publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookCon 2016: YA Authors Take Center Stage at Literary Fan Fest

YA authors who were most feted at the annual mashup of literature and popular culture, which took place in Chicago on May 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary magazine Meanjin may close after losing Australia Council funding

Magazine with 76-year history in jeopardy after funding application to Australia Council rejected, ending council’s continuous support since 1974One of Australia’s longest-running literary magazines, Meanjin, may soon be forced to shut down after being told on Thursday its application for... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook as a Publishing Platform Isn’t Good For Publishers

The social network is becoming a news and content network, thanks to your content. The post Facebook as a Publishing Platform Isn’t Good For Publishers appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Louisiana Judge Blocks Online Age-Verification Law

In issuing a preliminary injunction, judge Brian Jackson ruled that the law “creates a chilling effect on free speech.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Calvin Literary Festival Recap: Celebrating 25 Years, A New Director

More than 2,000 readers and writers attended the Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing in Grand Rapids, Mich. to celebrate religious expression in literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Private Donor Funds Calvin College Literary Festival

A donation from longtime Zondervan editor Bob Hudson will keep the doors open at The Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing, which was nearly shuttered this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Welcome to Literary and Culinary Chicago

Wondering where to go and what to eat after you leave McCormick Place? We are here to help. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Will Facebook Messenger's Updated Platform Cause a Rise in Chatbots?

Yesterday, Facebook unveiled a major update to its Messenger app, that allows developers to create chatbots for brands through its chatbot API. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement has major implications for messaging platforms like Kik and Skype. Now, with 900 million people around the... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouNow is the latest platform publishers are using to reach young audiences

Before Facebook Live, there was YouNow, a live streaming social platform that’s gained the attention of publishers including Refinery29, The Huffington Post and MTV. The 4-year-old platform's appeal is its live, interactive format that offers the chance for publishers to expose their brands to... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary world mourns Italian editor Giancarlo Bonacina

"Legendary" editor Giancarlo Bonacina has died in Milan, aged 78, following a long illness. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2016: Book Fair Kicks Off; Penguin Random House Takes Notice of Literary 'Tastemakers'

The annual AWP conference opened Thursday at the L.A. Convention Center with nearly 11,000 attendees and a record number of exhibitors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomberg Media: Publishers should pause before rushing to platforms

Speaking at the Digiday Publishing Summit, Bloomberg CEO Justin B. Smith said publishers should pause in their rush to having a presence on every platform and “consider what’s really happening there.” He added: “It’s not that it’s pure doomsday scenario, but rather a call for caution and really... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judges Announced for National Book Awards

The judges for the 2016 National Book Awards include novelists Karen Joy Fowler and Jesmyn Ward, author and former TV host Melissa Harris-Perry, and poet Jericho Brown. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2016: Discussions of Diversity and Inclusivity in Literary Communities Take Center Stage

Calls for increased diversity and inclusivity were the focus of poet Claudia Rankine's AWP keynote presentation as well as many panels and conversations throughout the conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How publishers are adapting their video strategies in the age of platforms

Social platforms are prioritizing video. But what works on YouTube doesn’t work on Facebook. What works on Facebook won’t work on Snapchat. With this in mind, publishers including Refinery29 and LittleThings have broke down the walls between different departments. Others, like The Atlantic and... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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