Andrew Franklin of London’s Profile Books doesn’t believe in publishing mysticism, just good business: “It always comes down to authors and their books.”
Literary Agent Isobel Dixon’s Passions Span Africa and Beyond
Isobel Dixon of the Blake Friedmann Literary Agency has helped bring a wide array of authors to a global audience, including many from South Africa.
Are Boys Not Reading Because of All Those Women in Publishing?
Are boys are being deterred from reading because the gatekeepers to children’s literature are mostly women, asks an author for The Times of London.
Five Experts Discuss Asian Translation and Translators
The Asian Review of Books, recently invited 5 experts to discuss translations and the role they play in bringing Asian literature to English-speaking readers.
UK’s Fiction Uncovered Adds £80K Jerwood Name, Self-Pub
The UK Fiction Uncovered promotion has secured £80K for 2 years of £5k grants from the Jerwood Charitable Foundation and is now open to self-published authors.
“The Majority Do Not Know What Publishers Actually Do”
The 2013 PA International Conference in London lamented the general lack of appreciation for the role of publishers and lauded the revival of indie booksellers.
Prizes: Maggot Moon Wins Carnegie, Black Dog Takes Kate Greenaway
Sally Gardner has won the prestigious Carnegie Medal for Maggot Moon; Levi Pinfold won the Kate Greenaway Medal for illustrations in his picture book, Black Dog.
Fostering Literary Respect for Underrepresented Regions, Authors
The relaunched Commonwealth Book Prize continues to be a key conduit of exchange between underrepresented countries and regions to the UK publishing community.
On Finding Your (International) Voice
Australian YA author Scot Gardner talks about the challenges of writing for an international audience while staying true to his local culture.
Junot Diaz Wrote a Short Story Worth a New Mercedes
Junot Diaz’s short story Miss Lora defeated a strong list of British writers to take home the £30,000 Sunday Times EFT Private Bank short story prize.