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Writing for Boys: My Approach, My Story, and the Heart of The Ghostlight ChroniclesBy Daniel Edward FI'm delighted to be part of the LiteraryWorld community and to have the opportunity to share a little about myself, my writing, and the stories I hope one day to bring to young readers.I have been writing short stories since I began teaching more than ten years ago. During that time, an idea that s

From Organic Writing to Architectural Structure: Inside Stella Oni’s Crime Writing ProcessThere comes a moment in every writer’s development when instinct alone is no longer enough. For crime novelist Stella Oni, that moment marked a shift from writing organically to creating detailed architectural outlines before drafting a scene. Her goal is simple: to write with greater purpose and give the nar

He Carried the Bookshelves Himself: How Amar Chitra Katha Grew From a Local Hero Into a Global IconIf you grew up in an Indian household, or spent enough time around one, chances are you will remember the distinctive covers: bold, colourful illustrations featuring gods, kings, freedom fighters and folk heroes, sitting on shelves alongside the familiar spines of Western comics.This is Amar Chitra K

1. GrantaGenre: Fiction, nonfictionLocation: United KingdomFormat: Print and onlineLooking for: Original literary fiction and nonfiction in English. Translations are welcome if the work has not previously appeared in English.Word count: No fixed limit, although most submissions are between 3,000 and 6,000 wordsSubmission fee: £3.50, with 200 free places for writers on low incomesNext deadline: 30

How to Win Writing Competitions: Advice From an Award-Winning Writer (45 Awards and Counting)When you’ve won 45 writing awards, people want to know your secret. So I sat down with Emily, an award-winning writer, and asked her the question every hopeful entrant wants answered: how do you actually win a writing competition?Her answer was refreshingly straightforward. No gimmicks, no shortcuts — just

BOOKS  |  FILM  |  SCOUTINGInside Bo-sco: The Scouting Platform Betting on Books Others OverlookFounder Arianna Reiche explains how a subscription based scouting model is helping filmmakers discover overlooked literary IP.If you have ever wondered how a novel makes its way from a bookshelf to a screen, you may have pictured major agencies, large budgets, and doors that are difficult to open. Bo-sc

Bramble Press welcomes memorable and accessible poetry from both free world and incarcerated poets for its literary magazine.Submissions are accepted in July and December. Poets may submit up to three poems, including previously published work if they retain the rights. A submission fee of $3 applies.The next submission window opens in December.Find the full guidelines here:https://brambleonline.c

Who Owns a Story? Indigenous Storytelling, Cultural Authority, and Intellectual Property RightsWhat a fascinating coffee chat I had with Claire Stuckey, former Co-Coordinator of the IFLA World Through Picture Books Third Edition Committee within the Children and Young Adults Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, and a member of the International Board on

You've Got Mail. The Bookshop We All Wanted. Could Matt Haig's Golden Be Next? What do Jeff Kinney, Ann Patchett, Emma Straub, Louise Erdrich and George R. R. Martin have in common? They are all successful authors who have opened independent bookshops. Matt Haig is about to join them. There is a reason so many of us remember the little bookshop in You've Got Mail. It was warm, personal and full of

I recently had a fascinating coffee chat with Federico Lang, founder of Global Book Crawl and a bookseller based in Málaga, Spain.LiteraryWorld Interview | 5 minConnect with Federico Global Book Crawl is dedicated to connecting and supporting booksellers around the world. Federico founded the organisation after recognising that independent bookstores, regardless of where they are located, often fa

When we think of celebrities and books, we often imagine book clubs, reading lists, or the occasional memoir. But this time, singer and literary advocate Dua Lipa has taken a different approach.She has opened the Manifesto Library inside Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal, one of the world's most iconic and beautiful bookstores.Founded in 1906, Livraria Lello has welcomed readers for more than 120

Why Human Translators Still Outperform AI in Literary TranslationLog in with user accountLiteraryWorld Interview | 5 min read During a recent LiteraryWorld Conversation with Alicia Liu, founder and CEO of the Chinese literary agency Singing Grass, our discussion turned to a topic that is reshaping publishing worldwide: artificial intelligence and literary translation. One story, in particular, sto

Meet Thomas Calvarese: The Book Coach Behind a Free KDP Book Audit ToolConnect with Thomas on the LiteraryWorld  Every author wonders the same thing: Is my book ready?To help answer that question, I recently spoke with Thomas Calvarese, a author services consultant and founder of Scriveco from Delaware, USA, who has dedicated his time to helping authors produce stronger books.With a background in

Self-Publishing in the Netherlands: An Author's Experience with BoekengildeLiteraryWorld Interview | 5 min ReadConnect with Desiree T For many writers, self-publishing offers traditional publishing often cannot: complete creative control. We recently spoke with an author who successfully published through Boekengilde, one of the Netherlands' established self-publishing platforms, to learn more abo

How Books by People Verifies Human AuthorshipA transparent verification process that gives readers confidence and helps publishers demonstrate authentic human authorship.LiteraryWorld ConversationsFeaturing Esme Dennys | Co-founder, Books by People | 5 min readAs AI reshapes publishing, Books by People is helping readers identify and support human-authored books through transparency, verification,

Expected publication date: August 11, 2026 Publisher: Vulpine Press translated by Austin Wagner Péter Fritsi is a Hungarian author and librarian known for his crime, mystery, and thriller novels. While primarily established in his home country, he broke into the … Continue reading →

Back in the summer of 2021 I read this author’s debut novel, “Please See Us“, and was very impressed with her writing. Needless to say, I was eager to read what she came up with next. “Heather” didn’t disappoint. Written … Continue reading →

I had never heard of this author before, but while scrolling through the offerings on Hoopla, this audiobook stood out. The setting, in a small Irish town really appealed. What I discovered was a compelling story that had me enthralled. … Continue reading →

I was quite delighted when I got an email from Libby saying that this novel was available to me as a ‘skip the line‘ title. This has never happened to me before, and well… the author made me jump at … Continue reading →

I recently sat down with Ginger Literary Agency to discuss young adult publishing, representation, and what today’s market is looking for from emerging writers.