The Borough Press opens submissions to un-agented literary novels

The Borough Press will open submissions for un-agented literary novels on Monday (1st May), offering one stand-out author a book deal worth £10,000. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2016: Hachette CEO Presses Chinese Publishers, Blasts EU Copyright Proposals

Hachette CEO Arnaud Nourry said defeating the European Commission's copyright proposals should be the IPA's "number one" goal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-10 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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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

[ Folio Magazine | 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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Viking acquires 'major' debut novel All the Good Things

Viking has acquired All the Good Things: a "major" debut novel by Clare Sita Fisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker to publish Scott Bergstrom YA novel in UK

Walker Books has acquired the UK and Commonwealth rights to The Cruelty, a YA thriller by Scott Bergstrom. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anderson Cooper Delights Librarians at 2016 PLA Conference Opener

In a packed auditorium, Cooper talked about the book he co-wrote with his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, out this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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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Header-bidding tech should be free. An open letter to publishers

by Andrew Rutledge, VP Sales, Publisher Technology Group, AppNexus Dear Readers: If you’re a digital publisher or app developer, chances are you’ve been approached by numerous ad tech sales teams in recent months, each extolling the virtues of header bidding. How do I know this? Well, I run... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna exhibitors overcome scheduling clash as fair opens in positive mood

Numbers at this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair (BCBF) have held steady, despite the 2016 event taking place just a matter of days before the 2016 London Book Fair (LBF), which has led to logistical challenges and increased costs for some publishers who are attending both fairs. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna 2016: A Busy First Day as the Fair Opens

As the 53rd Bologna Children’s Book Fair opened on Monday, attendees reported brisk traffic and full slates of meetings, and with the show’s close proximity to the London Book Fair seeming to have little impact on business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens in 2 days: Red carpet event coming tonight

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood is about to debut. After 2 1/2 years of construction, Wizarding World is set for its grand opening Thursday morning. Leading up to that, a red carpet event tonight will include several stars from the "Harry Potter" films, and more... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones opens 'Harpenden Books'

Waterstones has opened Harpenden Books, the third shop in the company’s portfolio to be named after the town it is based. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agents' key Bologna Children's Book Fair 2016 titles

With the Bologna Children’s Book Fair established as the hub for rights activity in the kids’ market, Charlotte Eyre takes a look at what some UK literary agencies will be offering over the course of the fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Case for Very Short Novels

"I've never met a reader who doesn't like short novels. Most people don't buy books by weight. If you do, you're reading the wrong article." 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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Lessons from Indie Poetry Presses: Poetry 2016

Here’s how six independent publishers make it work—and what the mainstream can learn from their efforts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agents' key LBF 2016 titles

Ahead of the London Book Fair 2016, agents share the key titles they are taking to the fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-01 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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Candlewick Press’ New Imprint To Stand in Both UK and US Markets

Candlewick Press' 'Studio' will feature design-driven children's books and be carried by both Walker Group's US and UK imprints, as well as by Walker Books Australia. The post Candlewick Press’ New Imprint To Stand in Both UK and US Markets appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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