Day: May 8, 2018

Novel Charts Woman's Inspiring Journey Through Industrial Revolution

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Novel Charts Woman's Inspiring Journey Through Industrial Revolution

Anna Hammond marks her publishing debut with the release of “Sarah and the Soldier's Tin Box” (published by Archway Publishing), a historical
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Back To The Future

What was once a weekly publication and the Journal Publishing Co., started in 1912, is now a publishing company that produces two weekly
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Wagnon to sign copies of his book at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

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Wagnon to sign copies of his book at Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Wagnon is the author of two children's books, “How the World Was Made: A Cherokee Story” (self-published, 2016) and “The Land of the Great Turtles” (Rowe Publishing, 2018). Both books are based on traditional Cherokee stories. He, his wife Tanya and stepson Rocky live on his family's land in
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Facebook's updated News Feed hasn't solved the fake news problem

Meanwhile, the one thing that has undeniably changed for news publishers is engagement. It's down, meaning people are interacting less with
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Comey memoir hinges on tension between truth and lies

It may be James Comey has been interviewed more often than any first-time author in American publishing history, including former presidents.
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Geoff Warburton Signs Contract Extension With Sony/ATV Music Publishing

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed songwriter Geoff Warburton to an extension of his global deal with the company. Warburton's credits include co-writing songs on Shawn Mendes' album from the hit song “There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back” to Mendes new single “In My Blood” and more.
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'No one is safe': The media industry scrambles to understand Google's latest GDPR update

Google's latest General Data Protection Regulation update has unsettled publishers and independent ad tech vendors. Last week, the tech platform
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Chinese publication starts publishing in Nepal

With rising interest toward China and the Chinese culture in Nepal of late, investments are pouring in for publication of China-related books in the country. Accordingly, many Chinese publication ventures have opened in Nepal. Nepal Tiyanli Limited is one of such Chinese-owned ventures that has
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Renovated Reading shop is still magical after 80 years

Shifflet, a 1969 graduate of Central Catholic High School who studied … magic tricks including the cups and balls, scarves and cards are best sellers.
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Talking Tech at the STM Conference

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Talking Tech at the STM Conference

Niels Peter Thomas (chief book strategist at Springer Nature) gave a keynote called “Innovating the Book.” He talked about some current discussions surrounding books: What is their future? Are they worth the effort? Do we need publishers? Thomas said that a world without books would not be the end
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Fifth-grade Kleinman contest winners

Shown are the fifth-grade winners of the 2018 Kleinman Creative Writing Contest. In the front row, from left, are Trey Warren, Ashlynn Myers and Hunter Bolen. In the second row, from left, are Ethan Jansen, Kaleb Strater, Naomi Schroeder and Olivia Grace Tibbs. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED. Facebook
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New York state of mind, Missouri State of being

I didn't have the ability to truly enjoy SOAR or move-in weekend, but my instinct as a writer told me to join the newspaper. I'm not, nor have I ever been, a journalism major, but after four years on my high school newspaper and declaring a major in creative writing — and later another in professional
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Open Access Publishing & Research Data Management

Aston Publications Explorer, Aston Data Explorer and Aston Research Explorer.
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KAMC HD Storm Team Weather Webcast 5.7.18

LUBBOCK, TX AND SOUTH PLAINS – KAMC's Storm Team Meteorologist Alex O'Brien 5.7.18. TODAY: This week will bring the heat. We expect high
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Certified Success and Transformational Coach, Matthew Hale Reaches Two Amazon Bestseller …

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Certified Success and Transformational Coach, Matthew Hale Reaches Two Amazon Bestseller …

Certified Success and Transformational Coach, Matthew Hale, hit #1 on the Amazon.com Urban and Regional Economics category Best Sellers List on May, 1 2018 for the release of Local Business Mavericks. The book also ranked No. 1 in the Urban and Regional Economics category on Amazon.ca.
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Retreating to murder

And this was a book the long-time journalist wrote in her spare time after taking an online writing course. Then came the rave reviews from the New York Times, GQ and crime fiction heavyweights like David Baldacci who described the book as “one of the most stunning debuts I've ever read”. The dream
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The case for reimagining news as a finite product

New research from Twipe, a digital publishing company that focuses on newspapers, shows “great opportunity” for publishers to adopt what it calls “digital-only editions.” The research looked at eight organizations in Europe that publish finite bundles of digital content on fixed schedules. In less jargony
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Publishers Risk Obsoletion If They Don't Get Our Act Together

In the last half decade, digital advertising has been taken over by ad-tech companies. Jargon rules over judgment, everyone has their own currency and their thin slice of the pie that they are contented with. Over servicing the source of business while borderline exploiting the suppliers. And this is now
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Apple agrees to settlement in shareholder derivative complaint over e-book antitrust case

Conversely, the wholesale pricing model in use by Amazon allowed retailers to buy content from publishers in bulk and set resale prices at or below cost. In some cases, the wholesale strategy resulted in highly discounted e-book pricing for new books which would otherwise sell for much more
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Assiniboia Times welcomes new reporter

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Assiniboia Times welcomes new reporter

Hello, my name is Dan Archer. I am the latest addition to the newsroom staff at the Assiniboia Times. I am originally from Alberta, although I have spent many years in British Columbia, where I graduated with a BA in creative writing and history from Vancouver Island University in 2005. In 2016, I
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Louise meets her book publishers ahead of the launch

Louise meets her book publishers ahead of the launch. Pressure mounts on Louise in Made In Chelsea as her publishers request she makes a speech to her friends and guests at the launch of her first book. Ariana Grande makes Met Gala debut… Read More · 1:16min · NYPD search for man who tried
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SCCC Telolith 2018 to be Unveiled at Noon Reception Tuesday

Seward County Community College's journal of work by students in the humanities division will be unveiled at a noon reception Tuesday, May 8. The newest edition of “Telolith,” featuring graphic design, photography, poetry, creative writing, and more, is hot off the press and ready to share with student
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Portage Author Launches First Publication

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Portage Author Launches First Publication

“Always with the idea that I would like to publish one, at least,” she says, “But I didn't really have time over the years, because I had a busy career, and so I thought that might just be a project for when I retired. So, when I did retire, I went about finding a self-publishing company to get the book into the
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How a Literacy Group Increased Diversity in its Best Books Lists

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How a Literacy Group Increased Diversity in its Best Books Lists

The way it works is that ILA calls for submissions from publishers for books released during the current calendar year, then ILA and the Children's
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Top publishers for NPA seminar

He said, “Not since the 29th International Publishers Association Congress, held in 2012, has there been a more important international event that focuses on the significant progress the African publishing industry is making. Publishing, literacy and access to books are prerequisites for success in life
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Berkeley Student To Be Honored On Tuesday

BERKELEY, CA — Forty three East Bay high school students will receive Students of Excellence Awards for their outstanding achievement in their ROP/CTE (Regional Occupational Program / Career Technical Education) classes including one student from Berkeley. The students attend 25 different
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National Book Awards open to non-US citizens

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National Book Awards open to non-US citizens

In the US, the National Book Foundation (NBF)—which administers the National Book Awards—has introduced a new process whereby authors who are not US citizens are eligible for the awards, reports Publishers Weekly. The NBF has had a longstanding citizenship requirement for awards
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Sony/ATV publishing artists spend entire year at Billboard Hot 100 #1

Sony/ATV music publishing has just completed a full year of its artists occupying the #1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart. For 12 months, every song in the #1 spot was either published or co-published by Sony/ATV, with Drake's 'Nice For What' the latest to occupy the spot. The year began with
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Dark Horse, Not Marvel, to Publish Zootopia Graphic Novel

Another licensed comic based on a Disney property is on its way to stores in September, and once again, it won't be published by Marvel, the major comic book publisher Disney owns. We've previously seen Disney give IDW the license for all-ages comics about Big Hero 6, Ducktales, Tangled, and
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Readings renovates flagship Carlton shop

Melbourne independent bookseller Readings will refurbish its flagship Carlton shop, after 20 years in its current location. The Lygon Street shop will be closed for approximately seven weeks from Tuesday, 22 May, during which time Readings will operate a pop-up shop across the road in Lygon Court.
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Australian Romance Readers Awards 2017 winners announced

The winners of the 2017 Australian Romance Readers Awards, presented by the Australian Romance Readers Association (ARRA), have been announced, with Anne Gracie named Favourite Australian Romance Author for the third year in a row. Gracie also won in the category of Favourite Historical
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Simon Mayo uncomfortable with BBC publishing presenters' pay

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Simon Mayo uncomfortable with BBC publishing presenters' pay

BBC Radio 2 DJ Simon Mayo has voiced his discomfort with the corporation's policy of publishing what its presenters earn. Speaking alongside his new co-host Jo Whiley for the revamped drivetime programme, Mayo also said it would have been been “unusual and not wise” if he had been partnered
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Albany Student To Be Honored On Tuesday

ALBANY, CA — Forty three East Bay high school students will receive Students of Excellence Awards for their outstanding achievement in their ROP/CTE (Regional Occupational Program / Career Technical Education) classes including Shiloe Skeeling-Peña of Albany. These students attend 25 different
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Simon Mayo says publishing presenter salaries risks BBC's future

The BBC Radio 2 DJ Simon Mayo has voiced his discomfort with the corporation's policy of publishing its presenters' earnings. Speaking alongside his new co-host for the revamped drive-time programme, Jo Whiley, Mayo also said it would have been unusual and not wise if he had been joined by
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5 Ways to Develop Your Creativity with Article Writing

Readers are always searching for captivating content. A blog or website that needs to capture the attention of readers must therefore display excellent creativity. Unfortunately, creativity is an art that must be learnt. Even the naturally creative writers must constantly sharpen their skills. The following tips
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Will Judith Curr Kick HarperCollins's Spanish-Language Program Into Gear?

When former Atria Publishing Group head Judith Curr was named president and publisher of HarperOne on April 2, she was also named to those roles for HC's Amistad and Rayo units. While at Atria, Curr had overseen the publisher's successful Atria Español unit, and she is now planning to remake
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Writer Liz Harmer on why motherhood is not 'the enemy of art'

I worked part-time, I left my job, I cried, we moved, we moved again, and I found time to write one unpublishable novel and to find a publisher for another. I went back to school for creative writing the year Adam was on a job search. Sure, I developed the odd stress rash. Sure, I forgot to look in a mirror for
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Inside The Ecosystem That Fuels Amazon's Fake Review Problem

Reviews are a buyer's best chance to navigate this dizzyingly crowded market and a seller's chance to stand out from the crowd. In a 2011 survey, 87% of consumers said a positive review confirmed their decision to purchase a product; online customer reviews are the second most trusted source of
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