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Top 5 Publishing News Stories 9/18-9/22
by Nina Sabak
22 Sep 2017 at 10:00am
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what?s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. Annie Proulx will receive this year’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. What Happened moved 300,000 copies in its first week on sale (and spurred controversy on Amazon). Rolling Stone is going up for sale. Google has integrated local library collections in its search feature. […]
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Top 5 Publishing News Stories 9/11-9/15
by Nina Sabak
15 Sep 2017 at 10:00am
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what?s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. Melville House is sending copies of A Citizen’s Guide to Impeachment to members of Congress. The first author to write a novel on a computer has died. Bookselling Without Borders launched a Kickstarter to fund scholarships to international book fairs. Half of the authors on the shortlist […]
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Top 5 Publishing News Stories 9/4-9/8
by Sam Howard
8 Sep 2017 at 10:00am
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what?s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. Amazon is seeking out a location for a second American headquarters. Kobo rolled out audiobook sales and a corresponding subscription plan this week. Conservative publisher Regnery has cut ties with New York Times, citing the paper’s “liberal bias.” James Patterson is donating $1.75 million to school […]
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NYC Area Job Alert at NYU Center for Publishing
by Trendsetter Editors
5 Sep 2017 at 8:53am
We interrupt your regular Trendsetter programming for a special announcement: Calling all experienced Trendsetters! Our friends at the New York University Center for Publishing are looking for an Assistant Director for their programs. Job description: The Center for Publishing is seeking an individual to assist the Director with the strategic and administrative planning, policy development for the department. Responsibilities include: plan for and manage the Summer Publishing Institute including all pre-program recruitment, admission, marketing and direct communication with interested and accepted students. Administer all on site aspects of the program […]
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Top 5 Publishing News Stories 8/28-9/1
by Nina Sabak
1 Sep 2017 at 9:30am
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what?s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, New York publishers and Houston bookstores are lending a hand. Despite community objections, the library system of Escondido, CA will be privatized. The Book Industry Study Group changed its governing structure. An alt-right children’s book was pulled over copyright infringement. […]
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The Beginner?s Guide to Publishing Programs
by Sam Howard
31 Aug 2017 at 10:30am
There’s a lot of ways to gain extra skills and knowledge about the publishing industry, whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional looking to bulk up your resume. It should come as no surprise that many of them involve colleges and universities. Here’s a collection of the American institutions offering additional education on publishing. These programs range from certificate courses to multi-year graduate programs. Please note that the contents of this guide, including tuition prices, are current as of August 2017 and subject to change. Additionally, the costs […]
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Top 5 Publishing News Stories 8/21-8/25
by Nina Sabak
25 Aug 2017 at 9:30am
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what?s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. The New York Times is revamping its books coverage. Amazon’s “one-click” patent expires next month. Cambridge University Press reversed the decision to censor its articles for China Quarterly. The ongoing ReDigi case raises questions about the possibility of a used ebook market. The NYT reissued the […]
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Top 5 Publishing News Stories 8/14-8/18
by Sam Howard
18 Aug 2017 at 9:30am
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what?s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. HarperCollins Christian Publishing launched their own self-publishing arm. The Larry Ashmead Award was given to Annie Chagnot this week. Trump claims Amazon is damaging to retailers. A bookstore in Charlottesville, VA vows to stay open amidst the protests. Author V.E. Schwab spoke out about LGBT […]
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How We Got Into Publishing: Survey Results
by Sam Howard
17 Aug 2017 at 10:00am
Sometimes I think folks outside the industry must think there?s some secret trick to break into publishing. In a way, it makes sense. It?s a global business that?s got its American heart in New York City, like some other industries that people and Hollywood movies often laud: fashion, theatre, magazines, and so on. That must be why we all get asked how we got started, or if we could let a friend of a friend pick our brain over a drink or coffee. So at the beginning of the summer, […]
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Top 5 Publishing News Stories 8/7-8/11
by Nina Sabak
11 Aug 2017 at 9:30am
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what?s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. Netflix and Barnes & Noble Education both made acquisitions this week. Children’s books are addressing the refugee crisis. LeVar Burton‘s famous catchphrase has landed him in legal trouble. Amazon told booksellers to speed up their delivery times. The Dragon Awards have seen two authors withdraw their nominated […]
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