Olivia Snaije, Author at Publishing Perspectives

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Olivia Snaije

Olivia Snaije is a journalist and editor based in Paris who writes about the Middle East, multiculturalism, translation, literature, and graphic novels. She is a contributor to newspapers and magazines including The Guardian, Harper’s Bazaar Art, The Global Post, The New York Times and CNN.

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With Fewer Debut Novels Selling, What Do Editors Want To Tell Authors?

In News by Olivia SnaijeApril 19, 2018Leave a Comment

In a tightening market for fiction and especially for debut authors looking for that big break, editors can be choosier—and many are more dependent than ever on literary agents to find their next debuts.

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PEN’s Jennifer Clement on ‘Gun Love’ and Women’s Rights

In Feature Articles by Olivia SnaijeApril 13, 2018Leave a Comment

PEN International president Jennifer Clement’s fourth novel, ‘Gun Love,’ is focused on the United States’ firearm culture and is set in Florida. At London Book Fair, she focused on that and on challenges in women’s equality.

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Industry Talk in Frankfurt: The Dynamics of Adapting Books to Film

In Feature Articles by Olivia SnaijeOctober 13, 2017

During a full-day event in Frankfurt dedicated to film adaptations of books, a group of directors, writers and producers discussed the adaptation process.

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Ukrainian Publishers Look to Further Develop Their Book Market and International Profile

In News by Olivia SnaijeOctober 13, 2017

With a bright, new stand design and a newly launched Ukrainian Book Institute, the country’s publishers and literature made a big splash in Frankfurt.

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Bigger Presence of Francophone African and Haitian Publishers in Frankfurt

In News by Olivia SnaijeOctober 12, 2017

Africa has a larger presence in Frankfurt than ever this year, with a strong contingent of francophone publishers as part of the France Guest of Honor program.

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2017 Prix Goncourt Shortlist Announced in Frankfurt

In News by Olivia SnaijeOctober 12, 2017

With France as Guest of Honor at the Fair, the shortlist of the Prix Goncourt is announced at the Frankfurt Book Fair for the first time.

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Early Birds: Frankfurt’s Literary Agents Center Heats Up on Tuesday

In News by Olivia SnaijeOctober 11, 2017

Agents shift their meetings from the hotels to the Literary Agents Center on Frankfurt Tuesday, and some literary agencies share their big books of the fair.

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A Visual Playground: France Introduces Its Guest of Honor Pavilion

In News by Olivia SnaijeOctober 11, 2017

Before the crowds arrive at the Frankfurt Book Fair, we get a preview of the France Guest of Honor pavilion and what inspired this exhibition.

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Hot Books for the Holidays in Paris: Love Letters to a Mistress

In Feature Articles by Olivia SnaijeDecember 13, 2016

Selling well in France, controversial François Mitterand books, love letters for the former president’s mistress, are on offer to international publishers.

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Debate At Frankfurt’s Weltempfang: Does a European Literature Exist?

In News by Olivia SnaijeOctober 24, 2016

At the Frankfurt Book Fair’s Weltempfang stage, speakers came together on a potentially divisive question of modern European identity in literature.

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