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BEA!

  

Check out what's going on at BEA (Book Expo America) this year, and sign up for a live stream!

 Streaming at BEA

Added by PK Hrezo on May 13, 2013 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Neil Gaiman's Advice on Publishing

Mr. Gaiman is a wise one to follow in most cases. Read what he has to say from teh London Book Fair about our ever changing publishing industry:

 Gaiman Says: "Try Everything."

Added by PK Hrezo on April 17, 2013 at 9:40am — 1 Comment

London Book Fair Lowdown

Great news for self-publishers and those considering it: 

 Self-publishing Surges in Digital Zone

Added by PK Hrezo on April 17, 2013 at 9:17am — No Comments

Sizzling Kid Lit from Bologna 2013!

 

 See what's hot and what's not in everything from YA to MG to picture books from the recent Bologna Book Fair.  

  Bologna 2013: An Emphasis on Middle-Grade and…

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Added by PK Hrezo on April 1, 2013 at 9:07am — No Comments

Blogging A-Z

 

 It's that time of year again and bloggers around the sphere are posting all month on everything and anything from A-Z. It's a great way to build your blog following and connect with other writers/readers. Learn more here:

  A-Z Challenge

Added by PK Hrezo on April 1, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Disputes & Acquisitions (why you should read this article!)

 You've probably heard by now that Amazon has acquired Goodreads and Barnes&Noble is in a financial dispute with Simon&Schuster, but read the article below from book blogger and voracious reader, Steph Su, on how this affects us as writers and readers.

 

 On Recent Disputes and Acquisitions in the book world.

Added by PK Hrezo on April 1, 2013 at 8:58am — No Comments

Excellent YA Publishing Road Map!

 

 Check out this great map! 

 Publishing Road Map

Added by PK Hrezo on March 22, 2013 at 2:33pm — No Comments

Industry Trends

 

 Great article from guru Jane Friedman that's worth your time to read:

 5 Industry Trends Requiring Every Writer's Attention

Added by PK Hrezo on March 22, 2013 at 2:22pm — No Comments

Virtual Teen Author Boot Camp

 Check out the link and spread the word:

 

 Teen Author Boot Camp

  

Added by PK Hrezo on February 28, 2013 at 4:33pm — No Comments

Building the Next Generation of YA Stars

 You won't want to miss this webast with industry professionals on what it takes to build your audience in the YA world:

  Building the Next Generation of YA Stars

Added by PK Hrezo on February 13, 2013 at 1:14pm — No Comments

When A Cover Can Ruin A Book

 

Check out this article on YA book covers and see if you agree:

  When A Cover Can Ruin A Book

Added by PK Hrezo on February 13, 2013 at 12:26pm — No Comments

Who Are You Writing For

The following article is a must read if your considering self-pubbing your kid lit novel. Make sure you know how to target your audience.

 Losing Sight of the Target

Added by PK Hrezo on February 13, 2013 at 12:19pm — No Comments

Making Noise for Teens

 See how one book inspired a movement!

  Lady Gaga and St. Paul Public Library Make Some Noise for Teens

Added by PK Hrezo on January 23, 2013 at 7:37am — No Comments

%84 of YA Book Buyers are Ages 18-29

 Wow! check out this latest demographic regarding YA and kid lit book buyers, including digital.

 The Children's Digital Market: Still Unchartered territory

Added by PK Hrezo on January 23, 2013 at 7:24am — No Comments

Two New Kid Imprints From Amazon

 Check out the latest on kid lit imprints from Amazon:

  Amazon Children's Publishing Names Two New Imprints

Added by PK Hrezo on January 23, 2013 at 7:10am — No Comments

Bestselling Books of 2012

 

 See for yourself from Publisher's Weekly's numbers:

 

 The Bestselling Books of 2012

Added by PK Hrezo on January 15, 2013 at 8:15am — No Comments

eBook Growth from 2012

 Find out how eBooks did over 2012 in the kid market with this article from Digital Book World:

  eBook Continues Slowdown

Added by PK Hrezo on January 15, 2013 at 8:07am — No Comments

Top 10 Digital Publishing Stories of 2012

 These top stories are a must read for authors/aspiring authors:

 Top Ten Digital Publishing Stories of 2012

Added by PK Hrezo on January 3, 2013 at 8:25am — No Comments

Pub Trends to Watch for in 2013

 

 Five Publishing Trends to Watch for in 2013

Added by PK Hrezo on January 3, 2013 at 8:13am — No Comments

Expanding the Digital Divide in America

  What's the future of our library system in America? Join the debate on the digital divide:

  Libraries Struggle to Close the Gap

Added by PK Hrezo on January 3, 2013 at 6:53am — No Comments

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