Untitled writers' salon returns for fourth event

The Untitled writers' salon is returning for its fourth event in April, featuring 10 more underrepresented authors sharing their work in front of an audience. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-26 03:31:49 UTC ]

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SCBWI organises free workshop for writers of colour

A free workshop for writers of colour is being organised by The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-22 20:37:24 UTC ]
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53,000 Fans Flock to Javits for AnimeNYC’s Return

AnimeNYC 2021, an annual event celebrating Asian popular culture, returned after a year’s hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic to the Javits Convention Center, November 19-21, attracting more than 53,000 fans. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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In Elif Shafak’s ‘The Island of Missing Trees,’ a surprising narrator makes sense of surreal events

Shafak’s new novel weaves the tumultuous history of Cyprus into a story of young lovers split apart. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-16 11:00:00 UTC ]
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ALCS Educational Writers' Award shortlist revealed

Titles exploring climate change, expressing difficult emotions and exploring the wonders of the scientific world have been shortlisted this year for the Society of Authors (SoA) and Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) Educational Writers’ Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-16 00:18:25 UTC ]
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Galgut and Pinker provide Hay Winter Warmer events

Ahead of Hay Festival Winter Weekend, organisers have released five free “Winter Warmer” events online, featuring Booker Prize winner Damon Galgut, novelist Matt Haig, cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker, environmentalist Bill McKibben and writer Siri Hustvedt. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-15 21:17:16 UTC ]
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Bath Festivals to return in 2022

The Bath Festival will return in May next year with the children’s edition kicking off in September, organisers have announced. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-11 21:57:37 UTC ]
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W H Smith reports £116m loss but expects return to profit in 2022

W H Smith reported a group loss before tax of £116m for the year to end August 2021, although the retailer said it expected to return to “meaningful profit” in 2022 with a return to pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-10 20:28:22 UTC ]
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London’s Young Writer Award of the Year Names Its Jurors

The updated schedule for the United Kingdom's Young Writer of the Year Award will put its shortlist and winners' announcements into the new year. The post London’s Young Writer Award of the Year Names Its Jurors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-11-10 14:50:29 UTC ]
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Working Class Writers' Festival seeks publisher sponsorship for 2022

The Working Class Writers' Festival is urging publishers to demonstrate their commitment to diversity by investing in sponsorship for next year's event.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-10 12:00:51 UTC ]
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Pop-Up Magazine Publisher Chas Edwards on the return to live stage shows

Sponsors Mailchimp, The Botanist Islay Dry Gin and Density help send the beloved “live magazine” back on the road. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2021-11-10 10:15:00 UTC ]
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Paul McCartney's The Lyrics backed by bus adverts, live events and media blitz

The publicity and marketing campaign for Paul McCartney’s The Lyrics (Allen Lane) has featured in a major advertising campaign, including 100 bus adverts running across London, Manchester and Liverpool. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-08 19:32:40 UTC ]
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Winterson joins Substack as writer in residence

Jeanette Winterson has joined the online platform Substack and been named its new writer in residence for November. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-01 06:46:24 UTC ]
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CWA Daggers cash prizes return as authors allowed to self-nominate

The Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Daggers will award cash prizes again after more than a decade, with the rules also changing to allow authors to nominate their own books.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-01 00:27:57 UTC ]
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Bodley Head showcase dinner returns with Miliband after two-year gap

Ed Miliband was among the authors speaking at the annual Bodley Head showcase dinner, which returned after a two-year absence during the pandemic.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-30 03:28:00 UTC ]
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Arvon appoints Long as first virtual writer in residence

Creative writing charity Arvon has appointed Rachel Long as its first virtual writer in residence for its online programme, Arvon at Home. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-26 00:33:48 UTC ]
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Photos from Frankfurt 2021: Events, Meetings, Guests of Honor

The trade days are winding down at the 2021 Frankfurter Buchmesse after meetings, reunions, industry discussions, and Canada as Guest of Honor. The post Photos from Frankfurt 2021: Events, Meetings, Guests of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-22 11:34:50 UTC ]
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V.E. Schwab’s New Graphic Novel Returns to her Villains Series

PW talks with acclaimed fantasy author V.E. Schwab about her new graphic novel 'ExtraOrdinary,' and returning to her epic Villains prose series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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European Publishers Return to FEP’s ‘Rendez-Vous’ at Frankfurt

The annual Frankfurter Buchmesse gathering of the European Federation of Publishers is set for October 21 at midday. The post European Publishers Return to FEP’s ‘Rendez-Vous’ at Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-19 06:19:21 UTC ]
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Michael Caine is (maybe) retiring from acting . . . to be a writer!

On Friday, Michael Caine appeared on the BBC radio program “Kermode and Mayo’s Film Review,” to talk about his new film Best Sellers, in which he plays a cranky, alcoholic novelist who goes on a book tour with his publisher, played by Aubrey Plaza, who is trying to save the company. (Reviews are... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-10-18 14:00:04 UTC ]
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Female Spanish thriller writer Carmen Mola revealed to be three men

Trio step out from behind pseudonym marketed as ‘Spain’s Elena Ferrante’ to accept €1m prizeA million euro literary prize has lured three Spanish men out of anonymity, to reveal that they are behind ultra-violent Spanish crime thrillers marketed as the work of “Spain’s Elena Ferrante”The men had... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-10-16 22:37:44 UTC ]
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