I love baseball and wanted to be a sports journalist coming out of college 35 years ago. But after applying to every newspaper and magazine in New York City and not even getting a job interview, I moved on. I landed a job with a...
The Summer Olympics have arrived with their usual quadrennial fanfare, stirring feelings of optimism about our athletes and fueling national pride. This is America and we expect excellence and demand success. Too bad we don’t have...
1. What inspired you to write this book? Several factors were involved in my inspiration. Firstly, I had read many good books, including great books such as Dune and Lord of the Rings that inspired me, and I always wanted to write...
1. What Inspired me to write this book? I am a lifelong fan of the original Star Trek. I had a monotonous job which gave me a lot of time to stretch my imagination. I have two Star...
1.) What inspired you to write this book? My battle every day with a "thought disorder" led me to write a story about disorderly thoughts in a most well-ordered way. I don't consider it to be a disorder at this point. It is...
1. What inspired you to write this book? I had seen articles and videos concerning how one could make money through passive income. One of the options was writing my own book. I had never thought of myself...
1) What inspired you to write this book? Over the past dozen years, 7 out of 10 people who have heard 2-3 of my stories, have all agreed that I need to write a book. Ergo. 2) What exactly is it about, and who is it...
1. What inspired you to write this book? Nearly dying was the catalyst for writing the book which is, in fact, one book split into three, with this book being the first of the soon-to-be-three ‘Angel O’Clock’s, as it...
1. What inspired you to write this book? My interest in family as the foundation for who we are. 2. What exactly is it about and who is it written for? It is about the human need...
I recently read Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long And Happy Life. Not only did the international best-seller give me good life advice for living a healthy future, it inspired me to pen this post about how to live a long...
Whether marketing a book -- or living your best life -- you always need to think of the big picture. If you forget why you are doing something, it makes the execution of the how harder. Begin your day by answering...
1. What inspired you to write this book? My partner Cath listened to my lyrics in songs and felt that the tales I tell in music could be worthwhile expanded into a novel. I wrote the first line and was enthused. Then, I was...
What inspired you to write this book? I have been a huge fan of the paranormal since I was small and have lived in four houses that have had paranormal events. I wanted to include a paranormal spin to the criminal/detective novel...
1. What inspired you to write this book? I wanted to attract children to a fun and experimental way of cleaning and not look at it as a chore but a hobby. I also wanted to share faith-based values of how Jesus is King...
1. What inspired you to write this book? A couple of years ago I sat in the living room on the sofa with my coffee and looked at the Christmas tree and thought back on my life. A bit nostalgic, slightly philosophical,...
1. What inspired you to write this book? I wanted to write a book that not only portrayed the immigrant story in a very honest way, but also focused on the aspects of being Iranian that unite us and bring us together...
Millions of authors choose to publish a book every year. How they get published, however, is the big question. Let’s explore the most common options: Author Pay/DIY Hybrid Self-Publisher Amazon KDP plus Ingram...
1. What inspired you to write this book? Jews aren't a minority in large cities, but outside of metropolitan area, we are, as are Muslims, Buddhists, Hindu, etc, but Sikh are really a minority, and are usually...
A trio of universities have collaborated to open Hong Kong's first open-access book program, with plans for more releases ahead. The post Hong Kong’s First Open Access Books Program: Three Universities appeared first on Publishing...
The IPA's 2024 Frankfurter Buchmesse schedule covers copyright challenges, the freedom to publish, and several other issues. The post The International Publishers Association at Frankfurter Buchmesse appeared first on Publishing...
The summer's school-holiday reading lists change the contours of the early summer's lists, as tourism and social media savvy shape sales. The post China Bestsellers: Summer Shuffles Book Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives .
1. What inspired you to write this book? I was inspired to write this book because we (Bus Drivers) all have stories to tell. 2. What exactly is it about and who is it written for? My book is about the...
1. What inspired you to write this book? These five drivers motivated me launch STRONG to SAVE: First, My Health and Wellness niche is very crowded. So, I compiled Flex Alerts and compelling arguments to ...
1. What inspired you to write this book? Millions of people are alone and don’t understand or experience the deep love God has for them. God wants us to know him! Yet, we as American Christians...
Imagine following Harry Potter’s adventures while the gothic library of Hogwarts glows in the background. Apple’s latest VR headset suggests that future may be near.
For her new novel, Rachel Kushner created something of an alter ego, a manipulative female secret agent possessing all the gritty qualities the writer says she lacks.
Among the week's headlines: ALA welcomes the FCC's decision to allow E-rate funding to be used to purchase and lend Wi-Fi hotspots; parents in Lansing, Mich., are unhappy with plans for two new library-less elementary schools; and Kelly...
The US- and UK-based Amazon Literary Partnerships have announced beneficiaries for their grants in the States, UK, and Ireland. The post Amazon Literary Grants in 2024 Expand to Ireland appeared first on Publishing Perspectives .
Increases in adult nonfiction and children's fiction sales contributed to strong numbers in May's StatShot report on the US book market. The post AAP StatShot: US Trade Publishing Up 16.5 Percent in May appeared first on Publishing...
The 14th Sharjah Publishers Conference opens its registration for November's staging ahead of Sharjah's International Book Fair. The post UAE: Registration Opens for the 2024 Sharjah Publishers Conference appeared first on Publishing...
We all need foundational principles and truths to operate from, a place where all other actions and decisions are filtered through. Authors are no different. Think about it. You approach life being driven by what kind of motto,...
Frankfurter Buchmesse and Bologna Children's Book Fair are adding a 'games business center' to book-development trade-show assets. The post Frankfurt Buchmesse and Bologna Plan Coordinated Games Areas appeared first on Publishing...
Gruppo editoriale Mauri Spagnol (GeMS) has dominated Italy's debut fiction market for years — with small and medium imprints. The post CEO Stefano Mauri on Italy’s GeMS and Debut Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives .