Writers’ Guild of Great Britain Awards 2019 shortlists announced

The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain has announced its 2019 shortlist for its annual awards, featuring nominations for novelists Guy Gunaratne, Nicola Mostyn and Mary Lynn Bracht. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Wisconsin Bookstores Announce Transitions

While Chapter 2 Books in Hudson, Wis. announces that it is closing before February 28 unless it finds a new space, Fireside Books in West Bend, Wis. is for sale and may close if a viable buyer is not found. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LBF Announces Gaming Pavilion

Gaming @ LBF is designed to connect the "creative and commercial talents of gaming developers, publishers and distributors with their publishing counterparts." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gardam and McBride on inaugural Folio Prize shortlist

British novelist Jane Gardam and Irish writer Eimear McBride are on the shortlist for the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YA literature convention announces authors

The organisers of the UK’s first YA literature convention has announced a range of authors... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The Cartoonist Studio Prize: The Shortlist

The Slate Book Review and the Center for Cartoon Studies are proud to announce the nominees for the second annual Cartoonist Studio Prize. The winner in each of our two categories will be announced March 7; each winner will receive $1,000 and, of course, eternal glory. The shortlists were... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why this year's Vanity Fair Hollywood Issue cover is a great leap forward

The annual showbiz gatefold tableau, an Annie Leibovitz shot of the cream of the film world wearing funny-looking clothes, has finally overcome its past shortcomingsAwards season breaks into a gallop with the first peek at Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue, second only to the Superbowl as an annual... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book the Writer service brings authors to book clubs – for a fee

While authors have appeared in person, via Skype or via telephone at book clubs before, Book the Writer has the clubs pay for the author's appearance. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookslut Vows to Right the Wrongs of Book Awards Past

Bookslut is launching the Daphnes, a new award to celebrate the best books of years past and rightfully honor overlooked contenders for prizes, starting with 1963. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kate DiCamillo's 'Flora & Ulysses' earns author a second Newbery award

Kate DiCamillo wins Newbery: The awards, the most prestigious in children's publishing, were announced Monday by the American Library Association. DiCamillo, a popular and acclaimed author, won the Newbery a decade ago for 'The Tales of Despereaux.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Study of greatness for The Friday Project

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[ The Bookseller | 2014-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is 2014 the year of the woman writer?

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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Duke Univ. Press Announces New Platform for E-books

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anonymous writer behind Goldman Sachs Elevator Twitter account gets book deal

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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Byliner Announces Public Radio Partnership

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Six finalists chosen for Costa Short Story Award

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[ The Bookseller | 2014-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Much Do Writers Earn? Less Than You Think

A Digital Book World survey revealed that 54% of “traditionally-published” authors (and nearly 80% of self-published authors) earn less than $1,000 a year. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writers attack 'overrated' Anglo-American literature at Jaipur festival

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[ The Guardian | 2014-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Most writers earn less than £600 a year, survey reveals

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[ The Guardian | 2014-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global media mission arrives to investigate press freedom in Britain

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[ The Guardian | 2014-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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