South African children’s book publishing is winning international attention — and awards — as the market evolves beyond being a government-driven sector.
In London, Lit Agents See Action Around LatAm, China, Harper Lee
In the Rights Center of the LBF, literary agents are reporting deals swirling around Latin America, China, and Harper Lee’s Go Set a Watchman.
Curtis Brown: Love, Passion and a Century of Selling Rights
As Curtis Brown Ltd. celebrates its centenary anniversary, the firm’s CEO reflects on rights sales and the changing role of literary agents and authors today.
UK “Nibbies” Reach 25: But Why Do Industry Awards Matter?
As the UK’s top publishing industry awards —The Nibbies — celebrates 25 years. Roger Tagholm reflects on why such prizes continue to matter so much.
The London Book Fair: Where Word-of-Mouth Reigns
Prior to the opening of the London Book Fair, Ed Nawotka wonders why in the digital age such events still exist? The answer is easy: word-of-mouth.
Can Charlie Redmayne Lead HarperCollins UK to Victory?
Ex-army man Charlie Redmayne may have left Pottermore to take the helm at HarperCollins UK, but he’s not taking sides in the war between print and digital.
Best of 2012 (So Far): Editors, Agents, Spanish Language Publishing
From editors-turned-agents to e-books and rights sales in Spain and Latin America…the best of our coverage from the first half of 2012.
For Foreign Writers, Are Translators More Useful Than Agents?
If you’re a writer from a small nation, working with a translator who can pitch your book directly to a publisher might be a better bet than using an agent.
Going to the Very Edge of the Known Writing Universe
London’s Writing in a Digital Age Conference was a testament to the extraordinary human desire to write, and featured star writers, traditional and indie alike.
Agent Rosemary Stimola and the Changing World of Children’s Books
Rosemary Stimola, literary agent for both the Hunger Games and the 2011 YA National Book Award winner, discusses the fast evolving children’s publishing business.