This year, writers and publishers learned about the power of #BookTok—a literature-loving corner of TikTok where readers post videos inspired by the books they love. Viral trends involving certain books launched backlist titles to the top of the fiction charts; particularly, tearjerkers with moving or shocking endings, as BookTokers captured their reactions (tears; hand clapped […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-12-03 16:56:08 UTC ]
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The Loft literary center in Minneapolis is not canceling its second annual Wordplay literary festival. Instead, it is partnering with other literary organizations to hold a two-month virtual celebration of books and authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Almost two years ago, I walked through a forest and found myself thinking of fairy tales. The forest is a magical place, so perhaps this is not surprising; what was surprising at the time was the creeping realization, as I walked among the trees, of how inaccessible the forest is for those who... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-12 08:48:53 UTC ]
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While German publishers are still reeling from the cancellation of the major spring fair Leipziger Buchmesse last week, the industry has been dealt two more blows in the wake of the coronavirus crises. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-11 07:50:07 UTC ]
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Do literary agents steal ideas? Do editors and publishers? Is there any way to protect yourself? Find the answers here. The post Do Literary Agents Steal Ideas? What About Editors and Publishers? by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2020-03-11 03:44:03 UTC ]
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Do literary agents work on weekends? If so, is this a better time to submit my query or manuscript? Does it matter what time of day? Find the answers here. The post Do Literary Agents Work on Weekends? by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2020-03-06 19:58:02 UTC ]
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More than US$330,000 in prize money is attached to the annual PEN America Literary Awards, each of which is selected by a separate jury. The post PEN America’s 2020 Literary Award Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-06 10:59:52 UTC ]
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We’re keeping track of the book fairs and other events that have been canceled or rescheduled as coronavirus spreads around the globe. Check back here for updates. Taipei International Book Exhibition (Taipei, Taiwan, Feb. 4-9): Rescheduled for May 7-12 Leipzig Book Fair (Leipzig, Germany, March... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-03 18:16:03 UTC ]
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If you ever worked with someone who is volatile, temperamental, moody, or simply grumpy, you will understand the difficulties. Here are ways to cope. Few psychological traits have been celebrated more during the past 20 years than emotional intelligence (EQ). Loosely defined, it’s the ability to... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2020-02-28 07:30:37 UTC ]
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It happened yesterday at 7:59pm. My dear friend and colleague, Olivia Rutigliano, sent me a text that I’ll never forget. It was a screenshot of her Twitter notifications. Taco Bell Quarterly (@TBQuarterly) had followed her. What is Taco Bell Quarterly? Is it a joke? How did this even start? Are... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-02-25 21:25:27 UTC ]
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Do literary agents cost money? If so, what should I expect? If not, how do they earn a living? Either way, are literary agents worth it? Find the answers here. The post Do Literary Agents Cost Money? by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2020-02-25 21:16:16 UTC ]
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The Virago publisher is eloquent and inspiring on writing – but her memoir lacks grit and gossipLennie Goodings has had a long and highly respected career in publishing. She is chair of Virago Press, the pioneering publishing house that champions women’s writing. She’s been with Virago since the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-02-23 09:00:48 UTC ]
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“The Lost Girls” is a group biography of love and lust among the wartime literati. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-02-19 19:00:00 UTC ]
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The still-young Aspen Words Literary Prize's longlisted titles point up 'humor in the midst of serious situations'–in issue-driven fiction. The post Aspen Words $35,000 Literary Prize Names Its 2020 Finalists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-02-19 15:30:55 UTC ]
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Take a tour of bookish Iceland and explore Icelandic literary culture boasting the most writers per capita, the most books published per capita, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-02-19 11:34:01 UTC ]
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“The Lost Girls” is a group biography of love and lust among the wartime literati. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-02-19 07:00:00 UTC ]
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In Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s historical novel, characters have many ideas about a woman’s place in 17th-century Europe. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-02-17 22:25:50 UTC ]
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Two authors share the literary agent advice they discovered when they figured out their agents weren't their perfect match and how to break peacefully. The post When Your Agent Isn’t a Good Fit by Jera Brown appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2020-02-14 11:45:09 UTC ]
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OPINION: Does seeing ad spend and number of advertisements really tell us that much? Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2020-02-07 16:00:00 UTC ]
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The Carol Shields Prize is an effort to raise the visibility of women writers, in part with a sum that far exceeds many other book awards. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-02-07 10:00:17 UTC ]
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The Katniss Everdeen of our generation—aka the anonymous Trump administration official who wrote a high-fructose op-ed and bestselling book about… silently and ineffectually resisting?—is the subject of Beltway rumors, as some are suggesting that “Anonymous” is, in fact, a high-ranking National... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-02-03 15:22:54 UTC ]
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