HIGHLIGHTS | BOOK WORLD UPDATE | MAY/JUN 2023
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TOP NEWS: Top Publishing News for the Month
Librarians Sue Over Law Banning Books | Learn more
MediaTek and E-Ink Partnership | Learn more
TikTok to Launch Book Awards in 2023 | Learn more
Over One Million E-Books Hacked from Aladin | Learn more
Philippines Facing a Reading Crisis | Learn more
TOP TRENDS: Publishing Trends to Look Out For
Comics and Graphic Novels Gaining Popularity | Learn more
Z-Library Popular Among Students and Teachers | Learn more
Cloudfare Exposes Popular Piracy Sites | Learn more
Young People Are Reading More Thanks to TikTok | Learn more
HarperCollins is Embracing AI Audiobooks | Learn more
TOP OPPORTUNITIES: Current Contests, Promotions & Freebies
Class to Improve Your Writing through Poetry | Learn more
Free Tools for Authors | Learn more
Join Webinar for Using the Right Tone | Learn more
Learn How To Blog for Book Marketing | Learn more
Learn How To Harness the Power of TikTok from a Pro | Learn more
AUTHOR RESOURCES: The Latest Tools, Tutorials & Expert Tips For Authors
How to Optimize Your Author Website | Learn more
Marketing Your Book on Social Media | Learn more
Learn How to Price Your Book | Learn more
Guide to Publishing on Lulu | Learn more
SEO Tips for Authors | Learn more
BOOK AWARDS: Upcoming Awards for Authors
- 1. Firebird Book Awards
- Entry Fee: $55 USD
- Deadline: June 30, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
2. New York Book Festival Book Awards
- Entry Fee: $50 USD
- Deadline: June 25, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
3. Nonfiction Book Awards
- Entry Fee: $300 USD
- Deadline: Open
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
4. eLit Book Awards
- Entry Fee: $70 USD
- Deadline: July 31, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
5. Independent Press Award
- Entry Fee: $125 USD
- Deadline: June 30, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
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