HIGHLIGHTS | BOOK WORLD UPDATE | AUG/SEP 2023
About Scribando’s Monthly Book World Updates:
Scribando’s Monthly Book World Updates inform you of the most important events of the past month (top news, trends, events, tools) and offer an outlook on the top opportunities of the month ahead. Our concept is simple: You only need one email per month to keep yourself up-to-date on the most important things that are going on in the book and publishing world. One email, no spam, no fluff, just useful content.
TOP NEWS: Top Publishing News for the Month
Censorship Law Blocked Day Before Implementation | Learn more
Digital Services Act Comes Into Force | Learn more
Overdrive Libby Introduces Magazines | Learn more
Sean Desmond to Join HarperCollins as VP | Learn more
Amazon to Use AI to Summarize Reviews| Learn more
TOP TRENDS: Publishing Trends to Look Out For
More Authors Breaking Away from Timelines | Learn more
Trust Falling in Goodreads Ratings | Learn more
Penguin Random House Sees 9% Gains | Learn more
Book Bans Increase Popularity | Learn more
Has BookTok Reached its Zenith? | Learn more
TOP OPPORTUNITIES: Current Contests, Promotions & Freebies
Join ProWritingAid’s Free Webinars | Learn more
Reedsy to Offer Free Writing Courses | Learn more
Learn How to Market on Pinterest | Learn more
Face Imposter Syndrome with this Webinar | Learn more
Get Your Free Publishing Guide | Learn more
AUTHOR RESOURCES: The Latest Tools, Tutorials & Expert Tips For Authors
Lessons from a Seasoned Novelist | Learn more
9 Steps to Publishing with Kindle Create | Learn more
Protect Your Book from Piracy | Learn more
Everything You Need to Know about Copyright | Learn more
Best Blogs to Master Creative Writing | Learn more
BOOK AWARDS: Upcoming Awards for Authors
1. Royal Dragonfly Book Award
- Entry Fee: $65 USD
- Deadline: October 3, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
2. Wishing Shelf Awards
- Entry Fee: $99 USD
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
3. Rubery Book Award
- Entry Fee: $70 USD
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
EXTRA: Trending Posts From Book Publishing Professionals [LinkedIn Group]
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