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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Andrew Scott joins cast for BBC adaptation of Pullman's His Dark Materials

“Fleabag” actor Andrew Scott has joined the cast for the BBC adaptation of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-21 01:32:35 UTC ]
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The Writer’s Alibi: My Terrible, Dreadful, Hope-the-FBI-Doesn’t-Look-at-This Search History

The internet search histories of novelists can be quite disturbing. Writer Kathleen Valenti shares the methodology behind web searches for her newest medical mystery. The post The Writer’s Alibi: My Terrible, Dreadful, Hope-the-FBI-Doesn’t-Look-at-This Search History by Kathleen Valenti appeared... Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2019-08-20 14:00:45 UTC ]
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Richard Atkinson joins Penguin Press as publishing director

Former Bloomsbury publisher Richard Atkinson is joining Penguin Press as publishing director in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-19 17:59:21 UTC ]
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Lily James to join live Margaret Atwood event for The Testaments

Lily James will join Margaret Atwood as a special guest for the live cinema event to mark the long-awaited publication of The Testaments (Chatto & Windus).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-19 10:18:34 UTC ]
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The Israeli Children’s Book Writer Who Became a Witch

The illustrator and graphic novelist Rutu Modan offers a homage to Leah Goldberg, one of Israel’s most celebrated poets and children’s authors. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-08-16 09:00:17 UTC ]
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Lawrence, Francis and Bananuka join BookTrust Represents line-up

Patrice Lawrence, Joy Francis and Elizabeth Bananuka are among the mentors leading the first round of training sessions for BookTrust Represents, a project to help promote and develop children's authors and illustrators of colour.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-15 07:38:47 UTC ]
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2019 Writer’s Digest Annual Conference Pitch Slam Agents

Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry, and more than 50 literary agents and editors will be listening to pitches at the 2019 Writer's Digest Annual Conference as part of its popular Pitch Slam program. Here are a few Pitch Slam agents who have been featured on Publishing... Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2019-08-14 13:31:11 UTC ]
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Ex-Hutchinson editor Sarah Rigby joins Elliott & Thompson

Former Hutchinson senior editor Sarah Rigby is joining indie Elliott & Thompson as its publishing director, covering for publisher Jennie Condell who is on parental leave. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-14 04:29:14 UTC ]
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Jo Godfrey to join Yale University Press

I B Tauris editorial director Jo Godfrey will join Yale University Press later this month.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-13 21:36:46 UTC ]
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Noel Murphy to join Granta

Noel Murphy will join Granta Books and Granta Magazine as commercial director next month.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-12 05:35:44 UTC ]
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J.D. Salinger, E-Book Holdout, Joins the Digital Revolution

“The Catcher in the Rye” and other Salinger novels are coming out in digital formats, and the writer’s son plans to release more from his archives. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-08-11 09:00:01 UTC ]
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Newsletter: Book Club | George Takei and Michael Connelly join fall lineup

The L.A. Times Book Club hosts George Takei ('They Called Us Enemy') and Michael Connelly ('The Night Fire'). Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-08-10 14:00:32 UTC ]
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McDermid unveils her pick of the top 10 LGBTQI+ writers in UK

Val McDermid has revealed her choice for the 10 most compelling LGBTQI+ writers working in the UK today, with a list including Fiona Mozley and Kirsty Logan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-10 10:59:42 UTC ]
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International Literature Showcase: LGBTQI+ writers

The International Literature Showcase is a partnership between the National Centre for Writing and British Council. It aims to showcase amazing writers based in the UK to programmers, publishers and teachers of literature in English around the world. To do so, we have invited six leading writers... Continue reading at British Council global

[ British Council global | 2019-08-10 10:05:02 UTC ]
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A hopeful skeptic joins the search for the sasquatch

As he tours the world of sasqualogy, John Zada muses on what we want to believe — and what we don’t want to believe. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-08-09 15:42:56 UTC ]
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Facebook Joins Initial Lineup at IAB’s NewFronts West

The Interactive Advertising Bureau is putting together the lineup for its second annual Digital Content NewFronts West, the L.A. version of its one-week event held in New York in the spring. So far, the list includes tech giant Facebook, which will make its case for ad dollars for the first time... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-08-08 15:34:45 UTC ]
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Shamah and Campbell join Audible Originals commissioning team

Audible Originals has added Lydia Shamah and Matthew Campbell to its commissioning team. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-07 21:21:35 UTC ]
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A writer tries to make sense of Larry Nassar’s decades of abuse

In “The Girls,” Abigail Pesta interviews some of the promising gymnasts the Olympic doctor abused. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-08-07 20:23:06 UTC ]
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Ebury's Latham joins Atlantic, as Kerr turns agent

Alice Latham is leaving Ebury after 11 years to join Atlantic Books as rights director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-07 09:00:28 UTC ]
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Hachette, Pan Mac and PRH join ERIC Fest publishing careers fair

Hachette UK, Pan Mac and PRH are supporting a free careers fair for those aged 16 to 25 who may not have considered entering publishing before. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-07 05:26:22 UTC ]
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