Scum
Publishers Lunch picked up a report out of Albany, New York about a thieving, bottom-feeding, scum “agent” and “publisher.” The Times-Union reported yesterday that Martha Ivery, 56, of Catskill was charged with mail fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and fraud in connection with an access device, all felonies. Ivery faces up to 20 years in prison and…
continue readingCover Art Similarities
The New York Times has an interesting article on what happens when two book covers have similar, or even identical, photographs. This article also explains a little about the behind-the-scenes activities that go into designing a book cover. “Most book designers turn to stock-photography agencies. Top agencies charge $1,200 to $1,500 a photograph, and twice…
continue readingDoes Running a Literary Blog Count?
Seems Playboy is looking to hire an experienced writer/editor to serve as the magazine’s Literary Editor. This role is responsible for “attracting and working with fiction and non-fiction authors and literary agents, editing pages as assigned to ensure compliance with high editorial standards, gathering research materials to provide support for feature articles and providing editorial…
continue readingBaltimore Book Project Gets Publicity
The Baltimore Sun has a great article about a local charity that gives away free books. That simple. “I want the books in people’s homes and in their hands,” said founder Russell Wattenberg. “The books don’t do any good on shelves and in boxes.” This is a fantastic idea. Read the article here.
continue readingPoor Writing Costs Millions
Yahoo picked up an AP report that points out that states spend nearly a quarter of a billion dollars on remedial writing education for their employees. The article points out “Poor writing not only befuddles citizens but also slows down the government as bureaucrats struggle with unclear instructions or have to redo poorly written work.”…
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