Submissions Open for the UK’s Polari First Book Prize 2016

Submissions now are open for the 2016 Polari First Book Prize, for debut books that explore the LGBT experience in poetry or prose, fiction or non-fiction. The post Submissions Open for the UK’s Polari First Book Prize 2016 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pico Iyer, more at L.A. Times Festival of Books' travel stage

FESTIVAL OF BOOKS Travel stage Pico Iyer in conversation, plus safety tips, budget travel and more. When, where: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday on the USC campus. Admission, info: Free admission; parking $12 in USC lots. events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks SPAIN Presentation Tom Harter, president of... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chronicle buys picture book in six-figure deal

Chronicle Books has paid a six-figure advance for a picture book by debut author and illustrator Brendan Wenzel, following an eight-publisher auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Guardian First Book Award to close after 17 years

The Guardian First Book Award is to close after 17 years due to a crowded "awards landscape" and the financial constraints of running the prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook opens the door to branded content from top publishers

Facebook has officially updated its policy and now allows publishers to post ads in the form of branded content to their pages. Media outlets had been hoping to help driving more money from all their efforts on the social network. The new rules allow verified pages, from publishers like NowThis... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Russia’s Yasnaya Polyana Prize Longlist Includes Four Nobel Laureates

Established in 2003 by the estate of Leo Tolstoy and the Samsung Corporation, the Yasnaya Polyana Literary Prize has a 31-title international longlist. The post Russia’s Yasnaya Polyana Prize Longlist Includes Four Nobel Laureates appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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News Briefs: Week of April 11, 2016

Supreme Court delays Google decision and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: April 11, 2016

‘Laguna Beach’ alum Lauren Conrad’s latest lifestyle guide celebrates its debut at #5 on our Hardcover Nonfiction list. Plus new books by Peggy Orenstein and Augusten Burroughs talk about sex, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Opens the Gates to Branded Content

Facebook has long prohibited publishers, celebrities and influencers from taking advantage of its vast platform to post branded content on their pages, unless it was part of a paid ad campaign on Facebook. As the rules said:"Advertising on Pages: Third-party advertisements on Pages are... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audiobooks in Production: April 2016

Jeff Bridges narrating 'The Night Before Christmas' and other audiobook projects currently in the works. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Attendance Strong at AWP 2016

More than 800 exhibitors, including Penguin Random House for the first time, and 12,000 attendees made the 2016 AWP conference a busy one. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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E-book App Applies Gaming E-Commerce Model To Mobile Reading

Tapas aims to optimize reading for mobile by dividing books into three- to five-minute chunks and charging readers as they go. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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On-Ramp to London Book Fair: International Rights Deals

London Book Fair-bound publishers and agents from several regions of the world share their latest rights deals and highlights from their spring lists. The post On-Ramp to London Book Fair: International Rights Deals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Facebook Opens Up Branded Content to Publishers

Verified publishers now have the platform's blessing to distribute sponsored content—provided they do so within the guidelines. The post Facebook Opens Up Branded Content to Publishers appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, April 3, 2016

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended April 3, 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Ex paramedic wins three-book and TV deals for detective thriller

The Bournemouth-based 33-year-old was offered a six-figure sum for his series about a troubled Met investigator in the sights of a serial killerA former paramedic has received a three-book publishing and television deal for his debut crime series, which publishers and producers describe as... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Bologna 2016: What Brings You Here? Five Non-Rights Perspectives on the Fair

The Bologna Children's Book Fair is largely about buying and selling rights, but many attendees come with other business goals. Here, PW talks to five of them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Print Book Sales Up Slightly in 2015

Nonfiction category saw the largest boost, thanks to the popularity of coloring books such as 'Secret Garden' and 'Lost Ocean.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Grid to Random House Business Books

Random House Business Books has acquired The Grid by 32-year-old business guru Matt Watkinson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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What to know about opening day at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday is likely to draw huge crowds, including adults who grew up reading the books by J.K. Rowling and teens who watched the eight movies that followed. If you plan to brave the Potterfest, here are some... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber Children's signs second Dozy Bear picture book

Faber Children’s has bought a second Dozy Bear picture book by author Katie Blackburn and illustrator Richard Smythe. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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