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The Women’s Writing Festival in Matera, Italy was a showcase for the growing importance of women’s fiction and self-publishing in Europe.
How Soon Will the Majority of Books Be Self-Published?
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The literary genre cli-fi, or climate fiction, is booming as the true risks to humanity from global climate change become more prevalent.
Italy’s TV Reality Show Ignored Psychology of Authors
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Rather than being an exercise in humiliation, Italy’s new television literary talent show proves to be stylish, fun and surprisingly compelling viewing.
Brainstorming at the Spa: A Unique Italian Retreat for Women Writers
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Is Baby Boomer Lit the Next Hot Genre?
The 77.5 million Baby Boomers have buying power and they read. As these readers continue to get older, they represent a huge opportunity for publishers.