The theme of Publishing Perspectives’ inaugural children’s book conference is ‘What Makes a Children’s Book Great.’ Follow the event on Twitter at #PPKids.
Monetization is Top Topic at UK World E-Reading Congress
We preview the May 15-16 World E-Reading Congress in London, where monetizing content, agenting, publishing and book retail are all on the agenda.
What Were Your Top Takeaways from SXSW Interactive?
With 20,000 attendees to network with at 1,000 different events, no one has the same experience at SXSWi. So tell us, what were you’re top takeaways?
New UK Digital Conference for Authors Scheduled for June
Writing in a Digital Age, a new UK publishing conference, promises to teach authors to maximize their commercial potential in the electronic marketplace.
Cambodia, Where Literature is Being Reborn
Cambodian and Puerto Rican writers are gathered at MEET in Brittany, France to discuss memory and truth in literature.
“Kid Responds” Sequel to “Go the F*ck to Sleep” Rumors Squelched
At Books in Browsers, Peter Meyers read The Child Responds, a sequel to Go the F*ck to Sleep. Unfortunately, it was for illustration and not for publication.
How Many Publishing Conferences Do You Attend Each Year?
Is there room for more lukewarm coffee, calorific cookies and powerpoint presentations in your life?
Why Metadata is the Key to Your Digital Future
Metadata is the primary means by which users will be able to find your digital book content. It is the one way you can future proof your content now.
Watch UNESCO’s World Forum on The Future of the Written Word Live on Monday
By Edward Nawotka UNESCO world Forum on Culture and Cultural Industries starts today in Monza, Italy. It runs from June 6-8 and will cover “The Future of the Written Word.” Plenary sessions will focus on “The E-book Economy,” “Author’s Right in the Digital Era,” and “The Digital Library.” Nine workshops are devoted to the following sub-themes: “Blog versus Newspaper”, “Future of …
Tell Us Your Plans for BookExpo America 2011
By Edward Nawotka BookExpo America is coming up fast. The event, being held in New York City from May 23-26, is the premier English-language publishing event in the Americas. Once again this year we’ll be bringing you all the top international publishing news from BookExpo America, with twice-daily updates direct from the show floor. Let us know about what you’ll …