Day: July 9, 2017

The self-made author taking culture off the shelf

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The self-made author taking culture off the shelf

Rejection. There's nothing worse for a writer. Charmaine Mrwebi left the umpteenth publishing house with her spirits battered. This was the last 'no'
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Names and faces

Polarizing right-wing writer Milo Yiannopoulos filed a $10 million lawsuit against a New York publishing company Friday over a canceled book deal.
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Indie author shortlisted for award

Now the independent author has sold 750,000 copies of his 23 self-published books and his archaeological action thriller, The Relic Hunters,
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publishing delays

Unfortunately I'm having a problem regarding publishing. Whenever I hit 'Save and Publish', the changes I make are not reflected on the live website.
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The phenomenon BookTubeurs in 5 points

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The phenomenon BookTubeurs in 5 points

Psitt : a contest really awesome, ” Book yourself “, is currently underway in Quebec. The national Association of book publishers invites the 12 to 21
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The History Press at Brimscombe Port receives £650000 in funding

The History Press at Brimscombe Port was given the funding by … cementing its position as a vibrant, creative and truly independent publishing house.
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Creating memories and building community, one comic book at a time Speeding Bullet Comics to …

Comic books are set aside for Free Comic Book Day 2017 at Speeding Bullet … The two major comic book publishers, DC and Marvel, have adjusted
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History & Quotes

On this date in history: In 1850, U.S. President Zachary Taylor died suddenly of cholera. He was succeeded by Millard Fillmore. In 1868, the 14th
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Racine man floats botanical garden for quarry, lakefront

Groetzinger, a retired Western Publishing Co. executive and business owner, lately has been sharing his ambitious, three-part proposal for what he
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Review: Snarky detective takes the lead in "A Cast of Vultures"

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Review: Snarky detective takes the lead in "A Cast of Vultures"

In this novel, Sam Clair uses her eye for detail honed by her work as an editor with a publishing house to first help her neighbor determine whether the
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Pen pals for pets

Handron realized she was a strong writer in high school. … She took a creative writing class in college and loves to tap into the lessons she learned.
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Palm Beach Best-sellers, July 9

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Palm Beach Best-sellers, July 9

3. BELIEVE ME: A MEMOIR OF LOVE, DEATH, AND JAZZ CHICKENS by Eddie Izzard. Blue Rider Press, 348 pages, $28. 4. CAMINO ISLAND by
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J. Simpson is a Creative Writing student hailing from the U.S. with a penchant for binging Asian dramas and rocking out to Korean music. She hopes to
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Make Money Writing Childrens StorieHome Study Course Learn how lots of tips hard copy

Imagine making a living – a small fortune even – doing something you love. No early morning starts,
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Mass Effect: Andromeda DRM Removed on PC

Publishers likely see Denuvo as the best way to protect a game from piracy during its most profitable months, but then don't see the value in it after that
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Period mystery writer pens first non-fiction work

During that time, she has written four highly successful Dido Kent mysteries, and is also known to many as a creative writing tutor: “I enjoy what people
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Owatonna Farmers Market draws a crowd on a sunny Saturday

Clark learned to make jellies and jams from her grandmother, and “good fruit” is paramount to success, she said. Her best sellers are strawberry
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Iran Launches Portal to Promote Freedom of Information (FOI)

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Iran Launches Portal to Promote Freedom of Information (FOI)

In the meantime, the secretary of the Commission for Publishing and Providing Free Access to Information, Hossein Entezami, said 34 out of 400
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12+ Creative Writing Jobs: Jump Start Your At-Home Writing Career

I have some great advice on how and where to find creative writing jobs – whether you write short stories, novels, greeting cards, or screenplays.
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'Extra,' 'Extra,' read all about it

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'Extra,' 'Extra,' read all about it

Last week we unveiled a new free publication, Herald Extra, and we've received positive responses from a lot of folks. We published a brief
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Cartoonists Tell Us: What Do Comics Mean To You?

I've been self publishing comics since i was eight years old and I love that nothing's really changed since then, it's just me and a sheet of paper.
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Heartland Indie Best-sellers for July 9, 2017

The Heartland Indie Best-seller List, as brought to you by Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association, Midwest Booksellers Association and
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Publisher's Perspective

Before packing up and heading out, I had a lot of anxiety. Many things came into my mind that worried me about the trip. This was going to be the
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Books: New and noteworthy

The buzz: Reichs is best known for her best sellers featuring forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan, the basis for the TV series Bones.
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From Trotskyist revolutionary to Scotland's most influential teacher … meet Larry Flanagan

“The danger with publishing that one bit of evidence, rather than the overall, is that's what becomes the focus,” he says. “And as soon as that becomes
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Lee's statue still stands

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Lee's statue still stands

H. Brandt Ayers is the publisher of The Anniston Star and chairman of Consolidated Publishing Co. Write to him at P.O. Box 189, Anniston,
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Stow's Holt stays hot after sensational season at KSU

1 of 1 Photos | Ian Holt of Stow, pictured competing for Kent State at the 2017 NCAA Championships, won a qualifier in Columbus to earn a bid to the
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People still prefer cookbooks to online videos, say authors, publishers

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People still prefer cookbooks to online videos, say authors, publishers

Well, authors and publishers don't feel so. The touch of a culinary glossy, its images bringing alive the food, stirring the taste buds and the freedom to
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Viewpoint Bestsellers – July 9

3. * “Chuck Taylor, All Star: The True Story of the Man Behind the Most Famous Athletic Shoe in History,” Abraham Aamidor (P). 4. “Hillbilly Elegy: A
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BookLovers: Don't miss the 56th annual Westport Friends' Book Fair

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BookLovers: Don't miss the 56th annual Westport Friends' Book Fair

In addition to thousands of adult fiction and non-fiction books, there are rows upon rows of children's books for sale as well. [Contributed photo].
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Writing for Children

Writing Creative Writing Posted 12 minutes ago … Needing a creative writer to write for children's books explaining math, science, and physics .
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Say it with flowers–from Father Blanco in the 18th century to 21st-century Filipino publishers

… as well as publisher Gaspar Vibal. There had also been Filipino painters and illustrators who had worked on the images, such as Lorenzo Guerrero,
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What Does It Mean To Be An Author In The Time Of E-Readers?

Technology also broke the fortress of traditional publishing houses that … While self-publishing opened up the doors for anyone to tell their story,
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