We have seen many Independent Bookstores go out of business because they couldn’t compete with Amazon or big chains like Barnes & Noble. Novelist Chuck Wendig believes it’s time for authors to step up: “Indie bookstores are vital. The best of them connect authors and readers and foster a book-lover’s…
The National Book Foundation has released its longlist of nominees for the National Book Award. Awards are given in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and Young People’s Literature. This is the first year that the judges have released a longlist. Finalists will be announced October 16th. The four Winners…
Your latest manuscript is finally complete. First off – congratulations! Before you move on to hiring a professional editor, take a look at these six tips from HuffPost Books that you can do yourself. Six Tips for Self-Editing Your Fiction Kristen Lamb, former editor and author of Rise of the…
You’ve written your book, revised it, had your writing group help with edits, then revised again. Now, you’re ready for the query phase. Before you send out that manuscript, take a look at this HuffPost Books article on knowing whether your book falls into the mainstream or literary fiction category.…
New avenues for writers to get their books into the hands of readers seem to pop up every day. One of those options is a start-up called Writer’s Bloq. Founded in 2011, Writer’s Bloq advertises itself as a book accelerator and publicity partner for indie authors, acting as agent and…
“A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.” — George R.R. Martin Who says reading and television can’t co-exist? HuffPost Books has compiled a fun list of TV’s most well-read characters, from Gilmore Girl’s Rory (339 during the show’s run), to…
Click below for the latest news in the publishing industry. From Publishers Weekly: Are Traditional Publishing Seasons Outdated? Does digital publishing make the traditional publishing seasons obsolete? Independent Penguin Goes Out on High Note Strong sales follow Penguin into the Random House merger Man Booker Prize 2013 Longlist Announced The…
Atlanta, Georgia was the city of love this past weekend at the Romance Writers of America annual conference. Over 2000 writers, editors, agents and other industry professionals were in attendance for a weekend of panels, workshops,autographing sessions, and of course the RITA and Golden Heart awards ceremony. Here are links…
Here are some links to a few of the industry’s biggest news stories of the past week: From Publishers Weekly: J.K. Rowling’s Pseudonymous Book Hits Number One on Amazon From Digital Book World: DOJ Prevails In Ebook Price-Fixing Lawsuit From The Huffington Post: Barnes & Noble CEO William Lynch Steps…
Half the year is gone. There are less than 6 months until Christmas. And yes, you can already find “Best of” lists for the halfway mark of 2013. Here are a few book related tallies for your enjoyment and debate. While there are no surprises with Kate Atkinson’s Life After…
