. This week’s edition of interesting articles and blogs you might have missed. Enjoy! What Kind of Library User Are You? Take a library engagement quiz to learn how your library habits and attitudes stack up against the general population. LA Times Best Sellers Available at the Library Check out your copies just in time for […]
. This week’s edition of interesting articles and blogs you might have missed. Enjoy! Amazon’s Feud with Hatchett Is Big News So Amazon’s sales contracts with some of the world’s biggest publishers are up for renewal. What will this mean for e-book sales? However, Amazon Does Have Its Defenders One last perspective on the debacle. Everyone’s Freaking […]
. Another round of useful links for writers – enjoy! # Selfie, Steampunk, Catfish: See This Year’s New Dictionary Words The idea of ‘summer reading’ has always sort of baffled me because I read year-around and don’t really change anything just because it’s summertime. Nevertheless, here are a couple of links to keep you reading: Our […]
. Top writing articles you may have missed this week. Queries: The Art of Selling Your Art This is an older article but it contains fantastic information from an acquiring editor what to and not to do when writing a query letter. Full Article Short Story Collection Contests, Part II: Submission Pitfalls and Tips Get insight […]
The folks at DUENDE contacted us and asked us to spread the word about their call for submissions of prose, poetry and more. Please send prose, poetry, hybrid work, translations, visual art & literary collaborations to DUENDE: the new, online literary journal of Goddard College’s BFA in Writing Program. DUENDE seeks authenticity & soulfulness, earthiness & expressiveness; as Lorca […]
. News in Writing & Publishing You Might Have Missed This Week Why We Absolutely Need To Care More About Library Funding Kevin O’Kelly says, “libraries and the institutions associated with them are predictable and convenient targets for anyone taking an axe to a government budget,” and this is why we should be concerned. Full Article […]
. If you’re looking for some literary action in your life this weekend, check out Litfest On The Prowl in Pasadena! Returning for its 3rd year, Litfest On The Prowl takes place in the byways, bookstores, wine bars, theaters, coffee houses and streets of Pasadena’s Playhouse District. There are readings, talks, music and performances by some of Los Angeles’ […]
. Exclusively for our readers! Go see OTHER DESERT CITIES at an exclusive $10 discount on any performance!* International City Theatre presents OTHER DESERT CITIES By Jon Robin Baitz Directed by caryn desai Starring Ann Noble, Suzanne Ford, Nicholas Hormann, Eileen T’Kaye & Blake Anthony Edwards June 4 – 29 Pulitzer Prize finalist, Five-time Tony Award […]
. News in Publishing & Writing You Might Have Missed This Week The Worst Ways to Begin Your Novel: Advice from Literary Agents No one reads more prospective novel beginnings than literary agents. Check out this feedback from experienced literary agents on what they hate to see the first pages of a writer’s submission. Avoid these problems and tighten your […]
. We love when our favorite writers give us glimpses into their thoughts on writing. These treasured insights inform us of their sources of inspiration, their personal writing practices and processes, their prized tips on how to make our own writing successful. Check out The Writer’s brief interview with Sherman Alexie. In the interview, Alexie […]