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Recognizing ‘Human’ Contributions, Longlist Revealed for the 26th getAbstract International Book Award for ‘Business Impact’
The winners will be announced on October 8 at the 2026 Frankfurter Buchmesse.
The post Recognizing ‘Human’ Contributions, Longlist Revealed for the 26th getAbstract International Book Award for ‘Business Impact’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/recognizing-human-contributions-longlist-revealed-for-the-26th-getabstract-international-book-award-for-business-impact/
#AI #bookawards #FrankfurterBuchmesse #getAbstract #getAbstractInternationalBookAward
Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books With Unlikely Heroes
Not every hero begins with the skills, status, or destiny you might expect. These Fantasy and Sci-Fi books follow characters who find themselves facing circumstances far bigger than their original plans. Their different journeys explore what happens when ordinary people are pushed into extraordinary situations. Discover these picks when you enjoy watching unexpected heroes emerge.
https://www.newinbooks.com/fantasy-and-sci-fi-books-with-unlikely-heroes/
#BookstoReadifYouLike #eBook #FantasyAndScienceFiction #ScienceFiction
How to Turn Free Content Into New Readers: The Author’s Guide to Lead Magnets
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Your email list is your most valuable asset as an author, but how do you actually grow it beyond people who already know you? The answer is a lead magnet: free content you offer in exchange for an email address. In this episode, Ricci Wolman […]
The post How to Turn Free Content Into New Readers: The Author’s Guide to Lead Magnets appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-turn-free-content-into-new-readers-the-authors-guide-to-lead-magnets/
#EmailMarketing #Podcast
Book Riot’s Romance Deals for August 29, 2026
A modern classic by Salman Rushdie, award-winning science nonfiction, Margaret Atwood's HANDMAID'S TALE sequel, and more of today's best deals…
https://bookriot.com/book-riots-romance-deals-for-august-29-2026/
Brittany Perham: Memoirs Can Be a Tough Sell
In this interview, author Brittany Perham discusses the personal loss that led to writing her new memoir, Executrix.
The post Brittany Perham: Memoirs Can Be a Tough Sell appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/brittany-perham-memoirs-can-be-a-tough-sell
#BeInspired #Interviews #Memoir #PersonalWriting #WriteBetterNonfiction
Fans of Otherworldly Stories Will Love These Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books
If ordinary settings aren’t enough, fantasy and science fiction open the door to something stranger. These books explore worlds where magic, technology, and speculative ideas can reshape what readers expect from a story. The result is a varied collection for anyone drawn to the impossible, unexplored, or futuristic. Discover your next otherworldly adventure among these genre picks.
https://www.newinbooks.com/fans-of-otherworldly-stories-will-love-these-fantasy-and-sci-fi-books/
#BiographyAndMemoir #BookstoReadifYouLike #eBook #FantasyAndScienceFiction #ScienceFiction
How My Backlist Helped My New Book Profit Within a Week
See how one author used backlist sales and an international BookBub Featured Deal to profit within a week of her new release — on a budget!
The post How My Backlist Helped My New Book Profit Within a Week appeared first on BookBub Partners Blog.
https://insights.bookbub.com/how-my-backlist-helped-my-new-book-profit-within-week/
#BookMarketingIdeas #BacklistMarketing #FeaturedDeals #GuestPosts #NewReleaseMarketing
Book Riot’s Romance Deals for August 30, 2026
A tale of Odysseus by Toni Morrison, an award-winning Indigenous classic by Tommy Orange, charmingly sinister romantasy, and more of today's best deals.
https://bookriot.com/book-riots-romance-deals-for-august-30-2026/
News Summary: Survey Suggests Many Publishers Still Fail to Register Copyright
A very interesting postscript to the Anthropic case comes courtesy of a survey carried out by the Authors Guild. You will recall that one of the key defining factors of the eligible class in the class action was that copyright was registered in a timely fashion with the US Copyright Office. We know this meant a lot of otherwise eligible indie authors were denied compensation as a result of this.
The post News Summary: Survey Suggests Many Publishers Still Fail to Register Copyright appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/publishers-still-fail-to-register-copyright/
#Anthropiccase #audiobookindustry #AuthorsGuild #copyrightregistration #publishercontracts
The Joy of Writing for Yourself (and No One Else)
Deanna Martinez-Bey explains the importance of tapping into the joy of writing for yourself (and no one else), including tips for doing so.
The post The Joy of Writing for Yourself (and No One Else) appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-joy-of-writing-for-yourself-and-no-one-else
#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #WritingHabitsandPractices #HealthyWriters #JoyofWriting
📈 A treasure trove of data
A new study examines digital lending's effects on book sales…
https://bookriot.com/a-treasure-trove-of-data/
Gothic Horror Set Across the Globe
Beyond the crumbling mansions and churchyards of classic Gothic fiction, global gothic horror invites readers to understand terror from a different perspective.
https://bookriot.com/gothic-horror-set-across-the-globe/
#Horror #TheFrightStuff
How to Get More KDP Reads, Pick a Launch Date, and Handle DRM (Questions Authors Keep Asking)
Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: This episode is a milestone; the Written Word Media Podcast just hit 10,000 downloads. To celebrate, Ricci Wolman and Ferol Vernon are answering three of the most common questions listeners have sent in: what DRM actually is and whether you need it, when the best […]
The post How to Get More KDP Reads, Pick a Launch Date, and Handle DRM (Questions Authors Keep Asking) appeared first on Written Word Media.
https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/how-to-get-more-kdp-reads-pick-a-launch-date-and-handle-drm/
#BookMarketingBasics #Podcast
📚 Book gossip is fired up
Fall non-fiction, book gossip, the week's new releases, and much more today.
https://bookriot.com/book-gossip-is-fired-up/
Nigerian Publishers Take NERDC to Court Over Compulsory Textbook Ranking
The NPA challenges NERDC's compulsory textbook ranking fees in Federal High Court, questioning statutory authority and the legality of retroactive compliance costs.
The post Nigerian Publishers Take NERDC to Court Over Compulsory Textbook Ranking appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/08/30/nigerian-publishers-nerdc-textbook-ranking-lawsuit/
#Africa #Nigeria #Ngeriatextbookpublishinglawsuitt #Nigeriapublishing
5 Things Writers Should Know About the Language of Demons, Evil, and ‘The Enemy’ in Politics
Author and professor Michael E. Heyes shares five things writers should know about the language of demons, evil, and "the enemy" in politics.
The post 5 Things Writers Should Know About the Language of Demons, Evil, and ‘The Enemy’ in Politics appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/5-things-writers-should-know-about-the-language-of-demons-evil-and-the-enemy-in-politics
#BeInspired #TheWritersLife #GoodVsEvil #Language #politicalnonfiction
The Foreign Wife by June Yang
A twisted (and twisty!) traumantasy about the power of love under a tyrannical king’s violent, sex-centric rule
The post The Foreign Wife by June Yang appeared first on Independent Book Review.
https://independentbookreview.com/2026/08/31/the-foreign-wife-by-june-yang/
#bookreview #399orLess #Fantasy #indiebookreview #JuneYang
Production Companies, Literary Agents, Foreign Languages: AI-Driven Scams Continue to Morph
When I first began reporting on the aggressive AI-driven email scams that have been plaguing the Inboxes of authors everywhere for well over a year now, they were limited to marketing scams offering supposedly expert “visibility” for writers and their books. In the year-plus since then, the scams have adapted and expanded in response to Read More
The post Production Companies, Literary Agents, Foreign Languages: AI-Driven Scams Continue to Morph appeared first on Writer Beware.
https://writerbeware.blog/2026/08/28/production-companies-literary-agents-foreign-languages-ai-driven-scams-continue-to-morph
#AIscams #ImpersonationScams #ArtificialIntelligence #Solicitation
Harmful Tropes: Bury Your Gays
Harmful tropes are narrative shortcuts that reinforce negative stereotypes, justify toxic behavior, or demean marginalized groups. Here, we discuss them and give you tips for avoiding them in your work.
The post Harmful Tropes: Bury Your Gays appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/harmful-tropes-bury-your-gays
#Character #Plot #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #badtropes
AWC graduate JoJo Leslie publishes her first picture book, ‘Fish Don’t Hop’, with Woodslane Press
JoJo Leslie’s picture book Fish Don’t Hop has been published by Woodslane Press, and she both wrote and illustrated it. JoJo is a graduate of our Writing Picture Books course, and she credits it with changing the way she approaches writing for children. “For me it was a game changer,” she says. “Once I understood […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/jojo-leslie-fish-dont-hop/
#AlumniStudentsuccessstories #Interviewswithwriters
Pulse-Pounding Reads for Thriller Fans
From gritty noir to grit-your-teeth suspense, these thrillers will get your heart racing.
https://bookriot.com/pulse-pounding-reads-for-thriller-fans/
If You Love Twists, Try These Mystery & Thriller Books
Some stories keep you guessing until the pieces finally fall into place. These Mystery & Thriller books bring suspense, uncertainty, and revelations together in different ways. Their plots invite readers to question what they know and reconsider what they’ve already discovered. They’re a strong choice when you want your next read to keep you guessing.
https://www.newinbooks.com/if-you-love-twists-try-these-mystery-thriller-books/
An Open Book with Joshua Ericson
An Open Book with Joshua Ericson A Week in the Life Awarded 4+ stars and the IndieReader Approved seal—here’s what the author has to say. About the Book In 150 words or less, give us your back-jacket summary — what’s this book about? A Week in the Life follows six ordinary people over the course […]…
https://indiereader.com/2026/09/an-open-book-with-joshua-ericson/
#AuthorInterviews #OpenBookAuthorInterviews
Fellowship from May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust
The May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust hosts the 2027 Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship. This offers an inspiring opportunity for emerging children’s authors and illustrators to step away from everyday distractions and dedicate focused time to their creative work. Established to support creators exploring Australian voices and themes, the fellowship provides a unique combination of creative […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/fellowship-from-may-gibbs-childrens-literature-trust/
#CompetitionsandOpportunities
How to make a bestseller: insiders reveal the tricks of the book trade
From cover design to shelf placement and influencer partnerships … how publishers will persuade you to buy their books this autumn Think about the last book you bought. How did you choose it? Was it from a recommendation, a review, a TikTok video? Did the cover grab you, were you swayed by the quotes on the front, or did you just happen to spot it on an appealing table as you walked into the shop? Did you think about all the nudges that led you to that decision – by the publisher, the bookseller or that person you follow on Insta? The reality is that our reading choices are directed and massaged at every turn. “It’s all about the art of persuasion,” says Philip Gwyn Jones, who was a…
https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2026/aug/29/how-to-make-a-bestseller-insiders-reveal-the-tricks-of-the-book-trade
Ernestine Hill Memorial Award 2026: Enter Your Australian Country Short Story
Do you have a short story inspired by the Australian country and a story you’re ready to share? The 2026 Ernestine Hill Memorial Award, presented by the Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW, invites Australian permanent residents to submit original short fiction of up to 4000 words for the chance to win $1000 and have their […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/ernestine-hill-memorial-award-2026-enter-your-australian-country-short-story/
#CompetitionsandOpportunities
Seeding the Story—How Loose Ends Become Lifelines
Author Jane Brookwood shares how loose ends become lifelines with her technique for seeding the story with possibilities.
The post Seeding the Story—How Loose Ends Become Lifelines appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/seeding-the-story-how-loose-ends-become-lifelines
#Genre #MysteryThriller #WriteBetterFiction #mysteryfiction #PlotBeats
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An ePub formatting troubleshooting thread dives into how to fix stubborn paragraph breaks in Sigil (including a practical margin-based workaround).
#IAS #IndieAuthor #IndieAuthors #AmWriting
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Hey who was the Sigil using Master here who could maybe help me out with the paragraph breaks?
I have a code issue, which I think could maybe be fixable?
#Sigil #Editing #Formatting
Open quoted postLiterary Fiction for Readers Seeking Something Different
Ready to move beyond predictable storytelling? These literary fiction books offer distinctive voices, layered characters, and varied perspectives on life and human relationships. Each provides its own approach to exploring conflict, change, identity, or connection. They’re a good place to look when you want your next novel to feel fresh and thought-provoking.
https://www.newinbooks.com/literary-fiction-for-readers-seeking-something-different/
The WD Interview: Lauren Groff
The three-time National Book Award finalist discusses her new short story collection, Brawler, and the necessity of failure in writing.
The post The WD Interview: Lauren Groff appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/the-wd-interview-lauren-groff
Review: The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll and Macy Grove
A vividly rendered rendition of a whimsical epic, The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by Macy Grove, is a masterful update to a beloved classic. When a fellowship of unlikely allies embarks on a quest to catch a mythical beast named the Snark, none expect their odyssey to be quite so surreal. [...]…
https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/2026/09/review-the-hunting-of-the-snark-by-lewis-carroll-and-macy-grove/
#BookReviews #LatestBookReviews #ComicsAndGraphicNovelReviews #PoetryBookReviews
Tara Westover to Publish New Memoir in 2027
Her new memoir, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, will publish in April 2027.
https://bookriot.com/new-tara-westover-memoir-2027/
#Nonfiction #breakinginbooks
6 Romance Books Full of Unexpected Connections
Sometimes romance begins where no one expects it. These Romance books explore surprising encounters, unlikely pairings, and connections that develop in unexpected circumstances. Each story offers a different route toward attraction and emotional discovery. They’re a fun choice for readers who enjoy Romance that keeps relationships unpredictable.
https://www.newinbooks.com/6-romance-books-full-of-unexpected-connections/
Interview with Jasmin Song, Author of The Capo's Redemption
Author interview for The Capo's Redemption…
https://www.newinbooks.com/interview-with-jasmin-song-author-of-the-capos-redemption/
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for September 15, 2026
The murderous mysteries of a Gothic manor, standing up for what you believe in, a darkly funny story of generational feuds, and more book deals.
https://bookriot.com/book-riots-deals-of-the-day-for-september-15-2026/
#BookDeals
If You Love Life Stories, Read These Biographies & Memoirs
Step into the lives of fascinating people through biographies and personal memoirs that explore experiences worth remembering. Discover stories shaped by ambition, adversity, relationships, change, and defining moments. Some offer an intimate first-person perspective, while others reveal a life through research and reflection. Together, these reads give true-story fans plenty of compelling lives to discover.
https://www.newinbooks.com/if-you-love-life-stories-read-these-biographies-memoirs/
Your Creative Brain Has Two Jobs – Stop Making It Do Both at Once
Last week, I had one of those days when my creative brain needed one of those intersection traffic cops. (You’ve seen those cool cops, right? They’ve got the cool whistle, and they look like they’re conducting a symphony.) Nothing was actually wrong. In fact, I had too many GOOD things happening…and it was short-circuiting my...
The post Your Creative Brain Has Two Jobs – Stop Making It Do Both at Once appeared first on WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®.
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2026/08/your-creative-brain-has-two-jobs/
#Focus #NeurodivergentWriters #OneStopForWriters #ResidentWritingCoach #StoryIdeas
My Family Recipe for Strong Reflective Fiction
Author K. Ancrum shares her family recipe for strong reflective fiction that is sure to engage readers during and after the reading.
The post My Family Recipe for Strong Reflective Fiction appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/my-family-recipe-for-strong-reflective-fiction
#Genre #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #YoungAdult #ReflectiveFiction
The Schedule Is Set for the Wide for the Win Summit: This Week’s Publishing News
This week, get a sneak peek at the schedule for October's Wide for the Win Summit, plus revisit this week’s IAM articles, IAT's latest webinar, and other news from the publishing world.
https://indieauthormagazine.com/the-schedule-is-set-for-the-wide-for-the-win-summit-this-weeks-publishing-news/
Love v. Wiley Book Writers: A Publishing Scam Gets a Rare Comeuppance
Raymond Love just wanted to publish his children’s book with a trustworthy self-publishing company. Instead, he found a scam that took his money and delivered nothing of value. For most authors in this situation, lost cash and lost dreams are unrecoverable, but Raymond Love’s story has a different ending. He sued–and won. The legal documents Read More
The post Love v. Wiley Book Writers: A Publishing Scam Gets a Rare Comeuppance appeared first on Writer Beware.
https://writerbeware.blog/2026/09/18/love-v-wiley-book-writers-a-publishing-scam-gets-a-rare-comeuppance
#OverseasScams #PublishingScams #Ghostwritingscams #Lawsuits
From bestselling thrillers to kids’ books: Tim Ayliffe on ‘Web of Spies’
Tim Ayliffe has spent years scaring adults. His John Bailey thrillers – The Greater Good, State of Fear, The Enemy Within, Killer Traitor Spy and The Wrong Man – are the kind of books you start on a Sunday afternoon and finish at 2am, cross with yourself but unable to stop. Drawing on his 25-year […]…
https://www.writerscentre.com.au/blog/tim-ayliffe-web-of-spies/
#Fictionwriting #Interviewswithwriters
September’s New Mystery, Thriller, True Crime Books
September's best new mystery, thriller, & true crime has a YA collegiate murder mystery, forensic analysis applied to a Middle Ages crime, and more.
https://bookriot.com/new-mysteries-and-thrillers-september-2026/
#UnusualSuspects
📚 The most Googled book series
It's not the boy wizard.
https://bookriot.com/9-9-flagship-newsletter-draft/
IndieView with Judy Foreman, author of The Scallop Plot
I started out wanting to write about this amazing scallop fisherwoman I knew on Cape Cod, but as I went along, I realized that I didn’t want so much a character-driven book as a plot driven thriller. Judy Foreman – … Continue reading →
The post IndieView with Judy Foreman, author of The Scallop Plot first appeared on The IndieView.
https://www.theindieview.com/2026/08/29/indieview-with-judy-foreman-author-of-the-scallop-plot/
The Buzziest Books of August | 2026
August has a way of making ordinary days feel a little more memorable. It’s a month for lingering a little longer, saying yes to unexpected plans, and finding small pockets of joy wherever they appear. And what better way to fill those moments than with a story that pulls you in, keeps you guessing, or...
https://www.newinbooks.com/the-buzziest-books-of-august-2026/
Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for August 28, 2026
A big batch of book deals today! The tale of a Tudor pretender, a journey through cemeteries, a magical take on Anastasia, and more…
https://bookriot.com/book-riots-deals-of-the-day-for-august-28-2026/
The Golden Valley Homecoming Kings
Sometimes I have no idea where stories come from. They just evolve. Annie Reed and Dave Hendrickson asked me to participate in their Romance For All Seasons anthology subtitled Festive Fall. They asked for something that would suggest fall and told me that it was okay to include magic in the story. Well, my brain […]…
https://kriswrites.com/2026/09/05/the-golden-valley-homecoming-kings/
#Fantasy #NewReleases #Romances #SeavyCounty #AnnieReed
Interview with Della Strickland, Author of DeAnna's Do or Die
Author interview for DeAnna's Do or Die (Sunrises of Love Book 1)…
https://www.newinbooks.com/interview-with-della-strickland-author-of-deannas-do-or-die/
#AuthorInterviews #Romance
Iraq’s Baghdad International Book Fair Under Way
The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair draws 600+ publishers, Oman as guest of honour and strong Iraqi demand—key insights for global publishing professionals on markets, culture and opportunities.
The post Iraq’s Baghdad International Book Fair Under Way appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/09/04/baghdad-international-book-fair-2026-publishing-insights/
#BookFairs #Iraq #MENApublishing #MiddleEast #BaghdadInternationalBookFair