Amid debate over its usefulness, teachers and students who attended the enormous AWP conference in Minneapolis had only good things to sayMore than 11,000 writers, publishers, students, teachers and dreamers thronged the Minneapolis convention center last week for the annual conference of the Association of Writers and Writing Programs. They were there to read, debate, promote and, most importantly, network at back-to-back parties. (Their booze-soaked reputations preceded them: neighborhood bars scrawled “Welcome, writers!” joyfully on their chalkboards.) Since its first meeting in 1973 the conference has grown enormously. It’s become “like Comic-Con”, as veteran indie publisher Richard Nash put it at the opening night party. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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Hanif Kureishi has hailed Penguin Random House's (PRH) diversity initiatives as "wise and brave". Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The National Centre for Writing launches this week in Norwich following a £2m regeneration of historic Dragon Hall. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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All-star writers Frank Miller, Scott Snyder, Brian Azzarello, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Greg Rucka, and John Ridley join DC Black Label with their ultimate takes on modern superhero storytelling, bringing edgy and provocative standalone stories to the legends of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman.... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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George Gene Gustines, an editor in graphics and video at The New York Times, has been writing about comics for nearly two decades. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Men’s Health announced this week that Jamie Prokell will take on the role of creative director for the magazine, becoming Richard Dorment’s second hire since taking over as editor-in-chief. Starting July 2, Prokell will report directly to Dorment and will be in charge of guiding the brand’s... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
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Penguin Random House has responded to the novelist’s criticisms, saying it aims to ‘reflect the society in which we live’Lionel Shriver’s blistering assertion that, “drunk on virtue”, Penguin Random House is putting diversity ahead of literary excellence has been dismissed by the publisher,... Continue reading at The Guardian
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Revivals redeemed a lackluster Broadway year. But now that the Tony Awards have closed the book on the 2017-18 season, it will be easy for producers and press agents to spin a self-congratulatory narrative. “The Band’s Visit,” as arrestingly original a show as “Hamilton” and “Fun Home,” won the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Harvill Secker is launching a competition in partnership with Bloody Scotland to find a debut crime writer from a BAME (black, Asian, minority ethnic) background. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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In their search for material, producers are forging new relationships with online platforms. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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An anthology of work by students on the University of Warwick's MA in Writing programme is to be launched next week, after students crowd-funded the £5,000 needed to publish the title. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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At BookExpo, actor turned writer Chris Colfer spoke with 'NYTBR' editor Pamela Paul about the paperback release of the sixth and final book in his bestselling The Land of Stories series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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If you still can't wrap your head around the fact that Netflix is publishing a comic book, maybe this trailer can help. The streaming giant has released an animated trailer for The Magic Order by Mark Millar's comic book empire, which Netflix snapped... Continue reading at Engadget
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Authors have waded in to defend W H Smith after the retailer was named the worst shop on the UK high street. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Lion Forge’s higher-ups discuss the publisher’s efforts to support librarians and grow its presence in the library and school market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Crime author Kimberley Chambers and HarperCollins have launched a writing scholarship, the 'Kickstart Prize', in association with Peters Fraser and Dunlop Literary Agency and CrimeFest. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Try to imagine a time in the not-so-distant future when fans of the Golden State Warriors can take a sip of a Hampton 5 sports beverage, place their Hampton 5 phone charger, Hampton 5 inflation needle and Hampton 5 comic book into their Hampton 5 backpack before slipping a Hampton 5 hoodie over... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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The third year of the International Alliance of Independent Publishers' Tehran Book Fair Uncensored program includes an anthology of writings censored in Iran but not yet published outside the country. The post ‘Tehran Book Fair Uncensored’ Adds an Anthology of Writings Forbidden in Iran... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The Spider-man co-creator files lawsuit over improper sale of his company and digital impersonation. Continue reading at BBC News
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The Toronto Comic Arts Festival was held May 12-13 at the Toronto Reference Library. TCAF is an annual showcase of independent, self-published and international comics. PW was on hand to bring back images of the artists, publishers and fans at this year’s TCAF. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Naomi Alderman and Juno Dawson are both contributing to Penguin Random House's Doctor Who publishing this autumn, celebrating the debut of Jodie Whittaker as the "Thirteenth Doctor". Continue reading at The Bookseller
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