The Making of 'All That Followed': Gabriel Urza Talks with His Editor

Gabriel Urza, author of 'All That Followed,' talks to his editor, Sarah Bowlin, about the editing process. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Borough Press makes promotions, hires Ainley

HarperCollins fiction imprint The Borough Press has made several changes to its editorial team, hiring Holly Ainley as commissioning editor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Booksellers Tweak Business Models to Make Most of Hearty Print Sales

With the resurgence of print formats, indie booksellers are testing new business models, scouting new locations, and starting mini-chains. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 best books of June 2016, according to Amazon's editors

Summer is here and with it, long afternoons and evenings that are perfect for curling up with an intriguing novel or nonfiction title. Looking for some inspiration? Here's Amazon's list of the best books of June with thoughts from Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ali Smith and Max Porter join trade in making cultural case for Remain

Withdrawal from the EU would lead to "suffering" in the creative industries, according to an open letter signed by 220 thought-leaders in the literary world, including 2015 Baileys winner Ali Smith and Granta editor Max Porter, recent winner of the International Dylan Thomas Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British Vogue editor's diary to Penguin

Editor-in-chief of British Vogue Alexandra Shulman is publishing her personal insider’s diary of Vogue’s centenary year with Penguin's Fig Tree imprint this October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job in 5: Laure Deprez, editor, Jacaranda Books

This week Laure Deprez, editor, Jacaranda Books talks about her role and gives advice for those looking for a job in books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016: Field Notes: PW talks with R. David Lankes

In a wide-ranging conversation, PW's Annie Coreno talks with R. David Lankes about community engagement, libraries as publishers, and his new book, The New Librarianship Field Guide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hayden Close to Making History at Library of Congress

The Senate Rules Committee on Thursday voted to recommend that the full Senate approve President Obama's nomination of Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress. If approved she will become the first woman and the first African American to hold the post. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘I Have To Make It Happen’: Uganda’s Newest Publishing House

Nayana Kakoma has a daughter and 'I cannot find her stuff to read that does not have ponies and long blonde hair.' So she's starting a publishing company in Uganda. The post ‘I Have To Make It Happen’: Uganda’s Newest Publishing House appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Making the case for Brexit

The publishing business ought to consider its product exports and personnel imports before choosing its side, argues Diane Banks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job in 5; Sophie Schrey, senior editor, Buster Books

This week's My Job in 5 is with My Job in 5; Sophie Schrey, senior editor, Buster Books, the children's imprint of Michael O'Mara.  Here's what she had to say about her role. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Food & Wine's New Editor Is Bringing Her Own Flavor to the Brand

Specs Current gig Editor of Food & Wine Previous gig Director of inspiration for Conrad Hotels Age 45 Twitter @NilouMotamed Adweek: Food & Wine's last editor, Dana Cowin, had been with the brand for more than two decades when she stepped down earlier this year. What's it like... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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GBO Editors’ Trip Bolsters Visibility for German Children’s Publishing

German Book Office Editors' Trip participants get a first-hand look at current trends, books, and ideas in the German children’s book industry, June 26-July 1. The post GBO Editors’ Trip Bolsters Visibility for German Children’s Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Talking Dead' host Chris Hardwick parts with his home in Hollywood Hills

Voice actor and television host Chris Hardwick, who last year bought a storied estate in Los Feliz with his fiancée Lydia Hearst, has sold his home in Hollywood Hills for $3.477 million in a deal closed off-market. Set behind gates on a quarter of an acre, the 1920s two-story has an eclectic... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spectator editor Rowan Dean rolls to the bottom of offensiveness barrel

Provocative ‘poor me’ column in Australian Financial Review targets prominent people. Plus China Daily seals a deal to run monthly supplements in Fairfax papersThe editor of Spectator magazine, Rowan Dean, has managed to write one of the more offensive columns published in the Australian... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Ann LaFarge, Editor and Novelist

Ann B. LaFarge, a former editor for Dutton, Ballantine, Zebra, and Kensington, died at home on May 27. She was 83. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From paying the bills, to £2,000 a day: making a killing from self-publishing

Her Last Tomorrow, Adam Croft’s latest DIY thriller, lifted his bedroom business into the sales stratosphere. He talks about paying off his mortgage in weeks and why he’s fine with publishers being ‘sniffy’“Could you murder your wife to save your daughter?” That’s the hook for a novel that has... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Myriad Editions makes redundancies

Independent publisher Myriad Editions is making two editors redundant and cutting back the number of titles it publishes after a “tough” couple of years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daughter of missing HK bookseller makes plea for US assistance

http://www.thebookseller.com/news/missing-hk-bookseller-returns-china-325182The daughter of missing Hong Kong publisher Gui Minhai has called for the US to help secure his release. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Making Information Pay: Is Privacy Becoming a Commodity?

At BISG's Making Information Pay seminar, Pew's Lee Rainie told attendees that, in a recent survey, 91% of Americans said they feel they have lost the ability to control their personal data. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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