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The Spark That Started Everything (and Led to Publication)

The Spark That Started Everything (and Led to Publication)

How a Facebook meme, a lifelong hunger for stories, and a personal obsession with the stars led these authors to the page — and eventually, to publication. Every book begins with a moment. A news story glimpsed in passing. A grandmother’s love letters found under...

How do I identify major plot issues in my novel?

How do I identify major plot issues in my novel?

Look for holes in logic, confusing timelines, and character inconsistencies. Create a graphic timeline with key plot points to visually track the story'sprogressing.  Plot points that are too close together or far apart affect the pacing of the story, and thus the...

IBPA Opens Submissions for 38th Annual IBPA Book Awards

IBPA Opens Submissions for 38th Annual IBPA Book Awards

PORTLAND, OR – August 14, 2025 – The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) is now accepting submissions for its 38th annual IBPA Book Award program, a premier competition celebrating excellence in independent publishing. Authors and publishers with books...

Plutarch Short-list Biography Winners Announced

Plutarch Short-list Biography Winners Announced

April 28, 2025; New York, NY–A distinguished panel of judges from the Biographers International Organization (BIO) has announced the five books that have been short-listed for the 2025 Plutarch Award, the only international literary award for biography judged...

MediaScout Launches Revolutionary Book-To-Screen App

MediaScout Launches Revolutionary Book-To-Screen App

NASHVILLE, TENN (April 1, 2025) - Ingram Content Group, a global leader in book distribution and innovation, launches MediaScout™, a groundbreaking research tool and innovative database designed to seamlessly connect film and television industry professionals with...

Consumer Book Revenues Up 6.0% Last Year

Consumer Book Revenues Up 6.0% Last Year

Firszt reported March 4, 2025 AAP December 2024 StatShot Report: Overall Publishing Industry Up 6.5% Year-To-Date, and Down 4.3% for Month of December 2024. Trade (Consumer Book) Revenues Up 6.0% Year-To-Date, and Down 5.3% for Month of December The Association of...

London Fair Features Legendary Games Author Houser

London Fair Features Legendary Games Author Houser

L:R: Dan Houser and Elle Osili-Wood Following the announcement of his debut novel, A BETTER PARADISE Volume One: An Aftermath, based on the award-winning, #1 audio fiction series, the legendary games writer will be in conversation with TV presenter and broadcaster...