Publishing Trends
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What’s behind the astonishing rise in LGBTQ+ romance literature?
It was, in fact, far from inevitable.
Christine Larson, The Conversation & Ashley Carter, The Conversation
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‘Alchemised’: Harry Potter fanfiction lovers might not be too happy to see one of them become a book
Fans resent the idea of an author taking away work written within the community and replacing it with a commercial product they now have to pay for.
Leora Hadas, The Conversation
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How BookTok trends are influencing what you read – whether you use TikTok or not
BookTok encourages people to identify as ‘readers’ rather than simply to read.
Natalie Wall, The Conversation
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Fiction: An ageing writer gets a mysterious letter which begins to colour his entire perception
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Internet Archive’s digital library has been found in breach of copyright. What are the implications?
Four major publishers filed a lawsuit against Internet Archive in June 2020.
Agata Mrva-Montoya, The Conversation
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Why introducing sensitivity reading to the publishing industry is a change for the better
A sensitivity read evaluates characterisation, offering historical context, cultural attitudes or speech styles that may be unfamiliar to the author.
Sarah Jilani, The Conversation
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How graphic narrative has become a prominent medium for non-fiction books
Books using the visual-verbal strategies of graphic narrative are being increasingly recognised alongside traditional prose novels and narrative non-fiction.
Penni Russon, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Westland Books: No sale, writing platform Pratilipi to start publishing venture with same team
Former CEO Gautam Padmanabhan and former Publisher Karthika VK will build the new venture, along with team members from Westland.
Arunava Sinha
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Does Salman Rushdie’s decision to publish on Substack signal a threat to book publishing?
Will traditional publishers feel the pressure of a high-profile move like Rushdie’s?
Julian Novitz, The Conversation
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‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ 10 years later: What it tells us about self-publishing as a strategy
Could the pandemic contribute to a shift that potentially makes self-publishing accepted as a viable and legitimate form of book production?
Elizaveta Poliakova, The Conversation
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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How systemic racial bias in the UK’s publishing industry disadvantages black writers
Publishers believe that books featuring non-white characters are a riskier investment.
Catherine Harris, The Conversation & Bernadette Stiell, The Conversation
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Writers from Pakistan are suffering because their country has stopped the import of books from India
This is a big blow for English language writers, whose books are published in India and then imported for sale in Pakistan.
Irfan Islam, Dawn
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How does a publishing company persuade people in the 21st century to keep reading the classics?
Hattie Adam-Smith, who publishes the Vintage Classics series for Penguin Random House UK, talks about her mission.
Hattie Adam-Smith
The Field
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel