The 2022 Banipal Prize for Arabic Translation issues a joint award to translator Robin Moger and the late Humphrey Davies.
Surveying the Profession(s): How Much Do UK Writers Earn?
A new British survey of authors warns of falling incomes and faltering sustainability in writing occupations.
In England, the Banipal Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist
Three English translations of Arabic literary works are now are in contention for the 2022 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize.
In London and New York, Authors’ Trade Groups Hail Amazon’s Change on Self-Service Ebook Returns
Amazon’s change reportedly will prevent a self-service return of a Kindle ebook for a full refund if a consumer has read more than 10 percent of the text.
The UK’s Society of Authors Adds a New Disability-Focused Book Award
The Society of Authors in London opens its 2023 submission program, having awarded 32 writers and illustrators with 2022 prizes.
Translator Frank Wynne Responds to Richard Charkin’s Column
Following the publisher Richard Charkin’s column for us on translators and translation, Frank Wynne offers his considered reaction.
Words Without Borders Updates Its Look and Mission: ‘A Guided Journey’
A big step forward for the 19-year-old nonprofit, Words Without Borders re-introduces its work in a new, agile site redesign.
In London, Geetanjali Shree and Daisy Rockwell Win the 2022 International Booker Prize
‘Tomb of Sand’ is the first novel translated from an Indian language to win the award. Shree and Rockwell split the International Booker’s £50,000 purse.
The UK’s Society of Authors: A ‘Pay the Creators’ Campaign
The Society of Authors and more than 20 associated organizations are promoting freelancers’ rights in creative work.
At London Book Fair: International Booker Prize Shortlist
The six-title 2022 International Booker Prize shortlist has been announced on London Book Fair’s final day.