Day: January 17, 2017

Parking clerk is aspiring novelist

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Parking clerk is aspiring novelist

Mills belongs to the Women's Fiction Writers Association, which provides her with writing and marketing tips. Her son Richard, a creative artist in New
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Award-Winning Junot Díaz Visits UVA This Month as Writer-in-Residence

Author Jane Alison, professor and director of the Department of English's Creative Writing Program, said, “The writing of Davis and Díaz speaks
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Malden native, 94, earns college diploma with 4.0 GPA

Craton took online classes to earn her Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and English. Her final GPA was a perfect 4.0. “It feels good to graduate,
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Calling all creative writers!

Paper Gardens is a creative writing program with categories in prose and poetry that accepts free entries from students ages 6 through 18. This year's
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Pulitzer Prize poetry nominee creative writing workshop in Lorain

A creative writing workshop by Pulitzer Prize poetry nominee Bruce Weigl will take place 6 to 9 p.m., Jan. 21, at Lorain Arts Council at 737 Broadway
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Publicist – Children's Books

SUMMARY: ABRAMS seeks a creative and motivated Children's Publicist to strategically develop and manage publicity campaigns for books
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Why did Beall's List of potential predatory publishers go dark?

Jeffrey Beall, the University of Colorado, Denver, librarian who has since 2008 chronicled “potential, possible, or probable” predatory publishers, has
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Old and young find common ground in Rochester

The student mentioned to English teacher Miranda Shorty that Maple Suites had an impressive and active creative writing and book club.
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Mystery as controversial list of predatory publishers disappears

A popular blog that lists “potential, possible, or probable predatory” publishers and journals has disappeared, but it is not clear why. The blog — started
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Dakota Access asks federal judge to block Army Corps from publishing Federal Register Notice …

Attorneys for Dakota Access filed a motion Monday asking a federal judge to block the Army Corps of Engineers from publishing a Federal Register
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Entry-Level Assistant

One to two years of prior work experience in an office environment is preferred; experience in the book publishing industry is a plus, but not mandatory
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Digital Marketing Manager – Education

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Digital Marketing Manager – Education

Working specifically with titles within the Crown & Random House Publishing Groups, as well as for select client publishers, the Manager will build
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Writers Resist Protest Brings Thousands to NYPL, Trump Tower

More than 2,000 artists, writers, and readers gathered at the steps of the New York Public Library on January 15 in the name of defending free
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Sales & Marketing Assistant Stationery Publishing

The Sales and Marketing Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to the Stationery Manager and publishing team. We have a
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World's main list of 'predatory' science publishers vanishes with no warning

Since 2012, Jeffrey Beall's (above) list of “predatory” science publishers has been the world's main source of information on journals that publish
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ACA students to build a house in Costa Rica

On May 11, Aucilla Christian Academy students will go to Costa Rica on a house building mission trip. They will build a house in Costa Rica in just
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Report: Facebook Will Stop Paying Publishers to Make Live Video

According to Recode, “Facebook is de-emphasizing live video” during talks with publishers, and many of those who signed contracts in which
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Rental and other options can help reduce book costs

Rental and other options can help reduce book costs … semester, but this does not change the shocking price discovered when printing out book lists.
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Facebook Steers Publishers To Long-Form Video

Facebook is encouraging its publishing partners to move away from live streaming video in favor of producing more long-form video, according to
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Outskirts Press Announces New Premium Design Bundle

Outskirts Press, the #1-rated self-publishing company according to Top Consumer Reviews, has announced a new option to its long list of offers that
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Nielsen Estimates 16 Percent Decline in 2016 eBook Sales

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Nielsen Estimates 16 Percent Decline in 2016 eBook Sales

In a set of very fast-moving overview slides, Nielsen Book global managing director Jonathan Stolper said the company is estimating that ebook unit
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Webinar: Modern Publishing in Practice

The world of publishing is in a constant state of catch-up with the latest tools and trends changing every day. What can publishers address now within
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Indies shine through on Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year shortlist

Independent publishers whose authors were shortlisted for the prize comprise London-based publishers Bloomsbury, Arcadia Books and Guardian
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Writeful reinvention

And at 25, this makes for a terrific start to where the bright, young author … She first wrote it for her degree while pursuing an MSt in Creative Writing
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Kayon Teams with Cecil Chambers to Create New Music Entity

17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Kayon Partners is pleased to announce the formation of a new music publishing business with music publishing veteran
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Palle vows to develop Puttaparthi

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Palle vows to develop Puttaparthi

… a Kendra Sahitya Akademi Awardee and the Gayatri Publishing Company for their efforts in bringing out the book on the ancient history of the district
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Travel Writing

Tell Better Travel Stories. MatadorU's travel writing courses will teach you how to be a compelling storyteller and professional travel writer.
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'Romancing the Spoon' full of silver history at RHS

Ogorek is a published author, public speaker and history advocate. Since 2003, her company, The Public Historian, has promoted history through
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Facebook launches Journalism Project, puts ads in videos

In a bid to establish stronger ties with the news industry, Facebook launched the Facebook Journalism Project. The program will work with publishers
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Facebook stops paying publishers to stream live video

For a while, Facebook was obsessed with live video — it even paid publishers to make sure there was a steady flow of professionally-shot streams on
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Veterans Creative Arts Festival Applications Available

Main divisions for the festival are Music, Art, Creative Writing, Drama and Dance. Local winners go on to compete at the national level via digital
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April IDW Publishing Comics

The comics include Star Trek: Boldly Go #7, Star Trek/Green Lantern Vol 2 #5 (of 6), and Star Trek: New Visions: The Traveler. In Star Trek: Boldly Go
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'Pickin' On The Biggest Hits of the 1980's Volume 2' Out On CMH Records 2/24

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'Pickin' On The Biggest Hits of the 1980's Volume 2' Out On CMH Records 2/24

The company's best sellers have been able to reach the high five figures.” CMH Records remains dedicated to presenting the finest in bluegrass and
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Local bestsellers — Jan. 9-15

NEWINGTON — Barnes & Noble, 45 Gosling Road, compiled this list of best-selling books for the week of Jan. 9-15. Hardcover fiction. 1. The Chemist
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Creative Writing Storyboard

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Creative Writing Storyboard

Creative Writing Storyboard. By jalapeniel, Updated Tuesday, January 17, 2017, 09:32:49. Copy Print. ×Close. Choose How to Print This Storyboard.
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What are synthetic drugs?

Dangerous synthetic drugs are marketed as “incense,” “potpourri,” “K2,” “spice,” and “bath salts.” The National Institute of Drug Abuse has noted that
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Opinion: Women's media companies must stop airbrushing our love lives

Just as these publishers have created impossible beauty standards for us to live up to by depicting women as physically flawless, their conspicuous
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Tech boom in printing assures publishing surge

The past seven years have been an incredible journey for the printing and publishing industry. Initially, the e-book was perceived as a threat to printed
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Man Reports Assault, Auto Theft

An Asheville, N.C., man reported to the Greene County Sheriff's Department that he was knocked unconscious and his 2006 Dodge Viper stolen when
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"Divergent" author Veronica Roth on important lesson she learned in college

She took a creative writing course at Northwestern University, where she said she was surrounded by “incredibly talented” writers — she described
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School Board approves after-school tutoring positions

During a special meeting of the Madison County School Board on Tuesday, Jan. 10, the board voted to approve positions to provide after-school
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing

The Creative Writing Program at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, one semester non-continuing faculty position. Appointment will be
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'Warface' (ALL) Publishing Rights Picked up By My.com

'Warface' (ALL) Publishing Rights Picked up By My.com. by Rainier on Jan. 17, 2017 @ 10:13 a.m. PST. Warface is an online FPS, a military shooter
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Adrian Strain Communications teams up with CISAC

Former IFPI comms director, Adrian Strain, has formed his own company in the form of Adrian Strain Communications. And the firm has already been
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Creative Writing / April

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Creative Writing / April

Arts And Crafts•. Creative Writing• … Learn how to build a sensual world in words, write dialogue, and read as a writer does. Short in-class free-writing
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Bookbub selects "Wheels of Wisdom" for Featured Deal

… the book industry's 'glass ceiling' on self-published titles,” said Tim Bishop, … Open Road Press is committed to excellence in publishing unique and
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Max Planck and Taylor & Francis Group sign open-access agreement

The agreement offers an increase in open access publishing options for Max Planck researchers, with Taylor & Francis' portfolio of titles stretching
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The Five Best Dim Sum Restaurants In Hong Kong

But aside from China itself, Hong Kong is also known to be one of the best spots when it comes to serving authentic Cantonese dim sum where best
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Millennials Need To Own Homes

Get this: The share of millennials who own a home has fallen to a 30-year low. What's worse, reports The Wall Street Journal, is that 32 percent of 18-
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Restaurant Review ~ Fiola Mare / 3050 K St., NW

The Big Splurge. Holiday costs may crimp your dining out days for awhile, but the foodie in all of us cries out for an occasional splurge, a whopping
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Gospel Jam Session

The Jam Session of gospel, country and bluegrass musicians will meet Friday at 6 p.m. at the Reformation Lutheran Church fellowship hall. Musicians
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TV Eh B Cs podcast 58 — Who makes Mary Kill

Tara Armstrong is a recent graduate from UBC's Creative Writing Program and the Canadian Film Centre Prime Time TV Program. Since graduating
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SmarTech Publishing: New Report Pinpoints 3D Printing Opportunities in 2017 and Beyond

The data in this report is taken from SmarTech Publishing's industry-leading industry analysis reports and its proprietary 3DP/AM market forecasting
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My.com replaces Trion Worlds as Warface's EU/USA publisher in Crytek restructure

Crytek's multiplayer FPS Warface has got a new publisher in North America and Europe; My.com will take over publishing duties from Trion Worlds in
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Google's strong arming to shape a secure web just took another twist

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Google's strong arming to shape a secure web just took another twist

Many publishers fail to realise that websites served over Http are open and … The sudden notification via Search Console to publishers is actually
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Facebook Live's latest update helps publishers

Facebook Live's most recent update introduces a number improvements that give publishers and brands more control and flexibility over live
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Forbes owners back e-commerce startup Bringhub

Bringhub, a startup that allows online publishers to add e-commerce capabilities to their stories and ads, is announcing a strategic investment from
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NBCC Names Award Nominees, Omits Whitehead

The National Book Critics Circle named their nominees for awards in six categories, with the winners to be named on March 16. Yaa Gyasi's
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New Publisher for Warface as Crytek Focuses on Developemnt

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New Publisher for Warface as Crytek Focuses on Developemnt

Crytek's online multiplayer FPS Warface is about to get a brand new publisher. Game publisher My.com, famous for publishing such games as
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Nativo Names Industry Veteran John Haake as SVP Marketing

“We saw native advertising as an opportunity to create a healthier digital advertising ecosystem for marketers and publishers,” said Justin Choi, CEO
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Snapchat adds search function

Snapchat has added a universal search bar at the top of the app that lets users instantly search for friends, groups, Discover publishers and curated
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Warface: My.com to Take Over EU / NA Publishing Duties

Crytek and My.com have announced a new strategic partnership agreement to publish Warface in both Europe and North America. Crytek will
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Kerry Lonsdale to Speak at the 20th Anniversary EWIP Conference, 3/30

The book publishing panel gives an insider look at an industry in tumult as technology redefines the relationship among authors, publishers and
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Coyotes Grow More Aggressive This Time Of Year, TWRA Says

Coyotes in Tennessee weigh between 20 and 40 pounds and are comparable to a small-to-medium sized German Shepherd, according to the
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Courthouse Repair Begins

Bricklayers from Hite Construction Company work at the Greene County Courthouse Monday as repairs to the building begin. Roofers were expected
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DUI Charge Follows Crash At Justis Drive

A man who allegedly failed to stop his pickup truck for a car shortly after 1:40 p.m. Monday on Tusculum Boulevard at Justis Drive was charged by
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Life Is Mysterious … Bear With Me

Maybe it is because the excitement of the holidays is behind us, or maybe because the weather outside is cold and dreary, but I just cannot seem to
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Facebook, Seeking Premium Content, Will Stop Paying Publishers To Create Live Video (Report)

The company's recently tapped head of global creative strategy, Ricky Van Veen, will helm these efforts, and Facebook may be offering publishers and
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Will Trump Continue The Bush-Obama Legacy?

This week, Congress passed a budget calling for increasing federal spending and adding $1.7 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years.
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Cheryl Klein Named Editorial Director at Lee & Low Books

In a major change in the leadership of its editorial department, children's book publisher Lee & Low Books announced that Cheryl Klein, former
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It Happened Here For Jan. 17

Miranda R. Finley, 29, of 203 Marshall Lane, was charged early Monday by Greeneville police with child abuse and neglect following an incident at a
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Onder Named Publisher at HMH Books for Young Readers

Children's publishing veteran Catherine Onder will join Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers as senior v-p and publisher on Feb. 6.
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Susong Memorial Community Social News

“I am the true vine and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he purgeth it that it may bring forth more fruit.
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Greene County Partnership Sets Resolution: Change

The Greene County Partnership is planning facade upgrades that will include fresh paint and landscaping. The Greene County Partnership is
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