American Fiction: Oscar-nominated film shows publishing’s racial challenges – review
Oscar-nominated movie “American Fiction” satirises the publishing industry’s inherent tendency to diminish Black writers’ experiences.
International Booker Prize 2024 longlist: Latin American fiction dominates
The International Booker Prize 2024 longlist has been announced “signalling a second ‘boom’ in Latin American fiction.
UK publishing sector contributes £11bn to the economy
A new Publishers Association study reveals that the UK publishing industry contributed £11 billion overall to the country’s economy.
Professional Writing Academy: why I found course accessible in so many different ways
How To Be Books had the chance to take the Creativity for Writers course by the Professional Writing Academy to test its accessibility.
Women of colour still underrepresented in publishing
Exploring the representation of women of colour in publishing and strategies for a more inclusive industry.
International Women’s Day: books by Palestinian women authors
Highlighting brilliant books by Palestinian women authors on International Women’s Day, amid historical adversities.
World Book Day: children’s books by Palestinian authors
Explore children’s books by Palestinian authors for hope and empathy amid crisis, promoting a deeper understanding and shared humanity.
Library body demands local service protection post-budget
Urging immediate action to safeguard UK libraries, library body CILIP appeals for fair funding and strategic support after the budget.
Schools scrap World Book Day costumes over cost of living crisis
Schools adapt World Book Day celebrations, encouraging comfy clothes over costumes amid cost of living crisis.
The keys to launching literary career in the modern world
Explore key strategies for launching a successful literary career amidst intense competition and evolving market dynamics.