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A Merger in Self-Publishing: Draft2Digital’s Acquisition of Smashwords

In News by Porter AndersonFebruary 8, 2022

Together, the merging Draft2Digital-Smashwords self-publishing platform claims at least 250,000 writers and more than 800,000 ebooks.

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London’s ‘Author HQ’ Programming To Be Led by Bestseller Matt Haig

In News by Porter AndersonJune 23, 2021

The digital edition of London Book Fair on June 29 features an eight-hour sequence of programming headlined by author Matt Haig.

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Canada’s Wattpad Has First Film Project With Netflix

In News by Porter AndersonApril 15, 2021

A day after Amazon announces its Kindle Vella serialization platform, the 90-million-user Wattpad arrives with its first serial-based film deal with Netflix.

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Amazon Announces Its Wattpad-Style ‘Kindle Vella’ Platform

In News by Porter AndersonApril 14, 2021

Opening a new route to self-publishing, Amazon’s Kindle Vella capitalizes on the popularity of online serialized storytelling.

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The UK’s Jhalak Prize Adds a Children’s and YA Honor for 2021

In News by Porter AndersonMarch 9, 2021

The Jhalak Prize program, for five years honoring writers of color, this year adds a specific new recognition for children’s and YA books.

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Coronavirus Updates: Publishing Award Programs Make More Changes

In News by Porter AndersonApril 1, 2020

In Germany, a prize never yet awarded is canceled, as ALTA’s program of American translation awards adjusts deadlines, and a UK program for independent writer announces its prizes online.

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London Book Fair Announces Insights Seminar Programming at Author HQ

In News by Porter AndersonFebruary 6, 2020

Again this year, London Book Fair has special ‘Author HQ’ programming and events for aspirational and self-publishing writers at Olympia London.

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Industry Notes: London Announces Writers’ Summit; Reed Completes India Event Buys

In News by Porter AndersonDecember 2, 2019

Registration opens for London Book Fair’s Writers’ Summit programming for authors on March 10, opening day of the 2020 fair. Author HQ program is included.

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Russian Ebook and Audiobook Player LitRes Opens Sales in Poland

In News by Jaroslaw AdamowskiJuly 23, 2019

Seeing its audiobook unit sales double year-over-year, Russia’s digital retailer now has a new presence in the Polish market. 

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Amazon Literary Prize Finalists To Be Considered for Prime Video

In Feature Articles by Porter AndersonJuly 2, 2019

Already among the world’s richest awards for self-published content, Amazon’s global literary prizes now include a chance at Amazon Studios development.

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