The Bright Agency launches literary list

Children’s literary agency The Bright Agency is launching a literary list, led by director Arabella Stein. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Publishers bypass literary agents to discover bestseller talent

Cutting out the middlemen of the literary world can lead to the discovery of acclaimed authors such as Andrea BennettPublishers are playing literary agents at their own game, seeking out new talent for themselves and cutting out the industry’s powerful middlemen.Executives within HarperCollins,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Mac starts sports list with two titles

Pan Macmillan has acquired the first titles for its new sports list. Non-fiction Publisher Robin Harvie acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to Daniel Friebe’s The Best There Never Was from David Luxton Associates. Friebe’s book will be the “definitive” biography of Jan Ullrich, who alongside... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why is the forthcoming book 'The ABLES' already appearing on bestseller lists?

'ABLES' is appearing on Barnes & Noble and Amazon bestseller lists already but isn't being published until May. It follows teenager Phillip, who attends a school for those with special powers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the Wake of Tragedy: Voltaire Hits the French Bestseller Lists

Voltaire’s Treatise on Tolerance is a bestseller again in France 200 years after its publication as people try to understand the Charlie Hebdo murders. The post In the Wake of Tragedy: Voltaire Hits the French Bestseller Lists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Peru’s Literary Publisher Animal de Invierno Strides Ahead

Founded in 2013, Peru's Animal de Invierno is drawing attention for its bold new fiction titles and literary translations. The post Peru’s Literary Publisher Animal de Invierno Strides Ahead appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Binc Foundation Launches 2015 Scholarship Program

The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation has announced that its annual scholarship program, which supports booksellers and their families. The post Binc Foundation Launches 2015 Scholarship Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holroyde leaves Caroline Sheldon agency

Agent Penny Holroyde is leaving the Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency after nearly a decade at the end of this week. Holroyde, will leave on Friday (13th February) to start a new venture, details of which she will reveal in the spring.  In her 10 years at the Caroline Sheldon agency, Holroyde... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B.J. Novak's 'The Book with No Pictures' continues to top bestseller lists

As shown by the title, Novak's book for kids contains no illustrations but instead includes funny words that reviews say are sure to get kids giggling. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why local papers count - one story launches a care home campaign

A newspaper story on Marion Brown’s plight fuels a grassroots campaignA speech last week by the BBC’s head of news, James Harding, was badly received by newspaper publishers, as I reported, because he thinks the corporation needs to fill a reporting vacuum created by a dwindling industry.This... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VIDEO: New book 'a major literary event'

Harper Lee, the author of To Kill a Mockingbird, will publish a sequel called Go Set a Watchman. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2015-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Founders of Electric Lit; Black Balloon Launch New Publishing Venture

Catapult will launch in fall 2015, with Padgett Powell's story collection, 'Cries for Help, Various.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Susan Hill to launch children’s imprint

Author Susan Hill will this summer launch a children’s imprint to publish books for readers aged seven to 11.   Hill said she decided to launch Little Barn Books after the successful relaunch of her children’s Christmas poem Can It Be True? last year under the adult publishing imprint she runs... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Launching Platform-Building Imprint

North Star Way will offer workshops, apps, and original videos and audiobooks, among other services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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North Carolina Indies Build Lists, Community

North Carolina is home to a growing number of independent presses that publish in diverse subjects and categories. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'All the Light We Cannot See' won't be dislodged from bestseller lists

'Light' came out months ago but is holding its own on bestseller lists among newer releases such as 'The Girl on the Train' by Paula Hawkins. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'American Sniper' Rules Bestseller List

As the cultural debate over the film American Sniper continues to swirl, the book on which it is based held the top three spots on the print bestseller list last week, according to Nielsen BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diana Gabaldon, Poisoned Pen Launch Writers' Program

The bestselling author has partnered with her local bookstore on a writer-in-residence program in Scottsdale, Ariz. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon launches Kindle Textbook Creator

Amazon has launched Kindle Textbook Creator in the US, allowing academics to turn their textbooks into digital editions.  KDP EDU, a new segment of Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), gives educators and authors the online tools to prepare, publish and promote e-textbooks and other educational... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Veteran journalist launches 'constituency TV' in London borough

John Dale believes he has invented new television format ahead of the general electionJohn Dale, former national newspaper investigative reporter and magazine editor, believes he has invented - or stumbled across - a new television format: constituency TV.Dale launched a Facebook page and a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Patterson Launches Self-Destructing Book With Help of Mother N.Y.

To promote his new book "Private Vegas," author James Patterson has teamed up with Mother New York to help the novel blow up -- literally.Launching today, for the low price of $294,038, the campaign gives one avid fan the chance to read a hard copy of the book in a mere 24 hours before it... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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