Day: September 2, 2017

Townie Tidbits

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Townie Tidbits

There was my writing pal Tommy MacDonald from Harvest on Vine. We talked about writing, of course. He tells me he has begun a new novel. He has
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New book to say thank you to Wingham

Three years ago playwright Maggie Young had an idea to bring local historical figure Isabella Mary Kelly to the Wingham stage. The subsequent
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Editorial: Coming Together

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Editorial: Coming Together

They created the Facebook Journalism Project this year and they're chasing after publishers to join their Instant Articles program. To me, “closer
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Publica ICO: Publishing's Next Economy is Tokens

“Blockchains create opportunities for orchestrating multi-sided markets where publishers' tasks are partly automated and partly taken over by the gig
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North Korea sentences two South Korean journalists to death in absentia

North Korea convicted the journalists and their publishers in absentia of “insulting the dignity of the country,” according to Reuters. The journalists do
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Book Club with Lisa Gray – CJ Cooke on bestselling novel and a review of Shelter

CJ Cooke is an author, poet and academic who was born in Belfast and is currently a lecturer in creative writing at the University of Glasgow.
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The Best Book Fairs in Taipei

In the Internet era, book publishers are feeling pressure in sales due to cheap online books and e-books. But the charm of book fairs remain in the few
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Telling tales: Columbia's self-published authors share their stories

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Telling tales: Columbia's self-published authors share their stories

Rejection from book publishers is a different story. “I love to write. Nobody loves being rejected and told their writing isn't good enough,” he said.
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Norwegian crime novels give America a run for its money

Currently four of the first five best sellers in fiction are mystery/crime novels: Camino Island by John Grisham; The Late Show by Michael Connelly; The
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Future best-sellers

Sit down. Start typing. Simplify. Enjoy everything you need to know to become a best-selling business guru, plus 28 made-up anecdotes and a couple
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Take a peek at 'Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex' by Oregon author

If so, our group of writers welcomes you. Together we will explore the craft and enjoyment of creative writing, eat snacks, play games and make new
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Despite Harvey, Black publishers get out news

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Despite Harvey, Black publishers get out news

Despite the challenges caused by Hurricane Harvey, some of Houston's Black newspaper publishers have kept their operations up and running.
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YNT publisher brings exciting project to York

York News-Times publisher Carrie Colburn and helper 3-year-old daughter June, who is enjoying a post-pre-school apple, fill one of seven Little Free
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Willits Responds to Quake Map Controversy, Fails to Address Lineage of Multiplayer-Only Maps

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Willits Responds to Quake Map Controversy, Fails to Address Lineage of Multiplayer-Only Maps

Willits' video does little to clarify his position or firm up his assertions. … the years, but one that doesn't line up with the publishing history of FPS titles.
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History Author Candice Millard will launch Washburn's iRead program this month

She'll discuss “River” and her other NYT Best Sellers, “Destiny of the Republic” and “The Hero of the Empire.” Watch our video, as Dr. Alan Bearman of
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Bouchette Vineyards opens in Bethel

“They have the best blueberry,” she said. … taste one of a wide assortment of best-sellers ranging from Governor's Red, a cabernet sauvignon, to Mon'
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Hamilton Writes!

In her new book, Patz — who now has years of production experience and an MFA in creative writing — encourages future moviemakers to do the
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Video: Market Brief Probes Tech Titans, China, and Open Resources at ASU/GSV

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Video: Market Brief Probes Tech Titans, China, and Open Resources at ASU/GSV

… nation's best-known advocates for OER; and Jay Diskey, the executive director of the Association of American Publishers' Pre-K-12 Learning Group,
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Literature lovers have a night out

As the sales and event coordinator for Excelsior Bay Books, Klinger-Horn meets many authors and publishers from across the country. The idea for
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Roku, Competitor to Google, Apple, Files for IPO: 15.1 Million Subs

Roku connects users to the streaming content they love, enables content publishers to build and monetize large audiences, and provides advertisers
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Content is Bigger than Ever at CJU17

More than 30 content publishers of all shapes and sizes will be in attendance at CJU17, ready to strengthen existing partnerships and start new ones.
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Big step towards independent life

''He is now doing a creative writing course, cooking classes and Zumba and he can get out and do these things without having to ask me to take him
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Unit Sales Dip 2% Compared to 2016

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Unit Sales Dip 2% Compared to 2016

With sales down in three of the four major publishing segments, unit sales of print books at outlets that report to NPD BookScan were 2% lower in the
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Fall Regional Trade Shows 2017

As the indie revival continues to play out, many regionals are gaining increased support from publishers. “I feel like it's changing a little bit,” says
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Women's Writing Salon at the Open Book

Kirsten Casey, a California Poet in the Schools, earned her masters degree in creative writing at San Francisco State University. She has lived in
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