The Borough Press has teamed up with The Good Literary Agency to open submissions for un-agented BAME writers, with the one winning applicant set to secure a £10,000 publishing contract, agency representation and mentoring from writer Nikesh Shukla. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A federal judge in California has dismissed a host of claims made by several groups of authors in a now consolidated lawsuit and gave the authors until March 13 to file an amended complaint. The suit’s core claim of direct infringement—which Open AI did not seek to dismiss—remains active. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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During his keynote presentation at the Indie Press Caucus meeting at Winter Institute 2024 in Cincinnati, Hanif Abdurraqib critiqued the consolidation of the big houses and emphasized the importance of indie presses in the book publishing ecosystem. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The acquisition of All Seasons Press follows Skyhorse’s December 28 blockbuster deal to acquire Regnery, one of America’s best-known publishers of conservative authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite mounting objections from within the American literary community (as well as public condemnation from two prominent novelists who recently cut ties with the organization), on Wednesday evening PEN America’s Los Angeles branch went ahead with its hosting of a conversation between stand-up... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-02-02 19:14:45 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster kicks off its centenary year with a curated selection of 100 books from its 100 years and special programming ahead. The post Simon & Schuster Opens Its 100th Anniversary Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-31 17:56:56 UTC ]
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More titles, publishers, and services led to record revenue in 2023 at the digital marketing company, said CEO David Steinberger. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Police said the passenger attempted to open a door, which can't be done at cruising altitude. He was restrained by Air Canada employees during the flight as part of their safety protocols and met with officers once the plane landed at Pearson International Airport shortly after 3 p.m. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2024-01-21 22:50:31 UTC ]
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A UK-US deal, the Open Road-owned Bloodhound in the UK is to see Dreamscape produce at five audiobooks from its list monthly. The post UK-US: Open Road’s Bloodhound Books in Audiobook Deal With Dreamscape appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-19 20:47:58 UTC ]
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Canadian author Margaret Atwood has received a high honour from France's ministry of culture for her contributions to literature. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2024-01-18 18:47:25 UTC ]
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Solstice has come and gone, but in addition to the returning of the light, we can also herald another excellent small press publishing season. What I love about these titles is the richness of imagination and inquiry, leading to inventive plots in fiction and deep emotional honesty in... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2024-01-15 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Novelist Lauren Groff joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss the new independent bookstore she and her husband are planning in Gainesville, Florida. The Lynx, which Groff aims to open this spring, will feature banned books, an act of resistance in a state where more... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-01-11 09:04:26 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble followed up sales increases in 2022 with more gains in 2023 and CEO James Daunt said the bookseller is "entering a period of significant growth." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Generous Press, a new imprint of indie Row House Publishing devoted to romance with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disability-focused content, will mark its debut with 'Someplace Generous: An Inclusive Romance Anthology' in May. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2022 Survey of Literary Translators' Working Conditions collected data on income, royalties, copyright, and more from the responses of nearly 300 literary translators in the United States. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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In their lifetimes, these authors’ work went largely unappreciated. These books honor their literary legacies. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Lerner Publishing Group has acquired Wellington, New Zealand–based children’s book publisher Gecko Press. The acquisition involves approximately 200 titles, including 18 to 20 new titles planned for 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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