publishing
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"Tearing Down the Walls" Promotion
Chicago's Sourcebooks is running a unique promotion to market directly to writers.
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Binge and Urge: Urge Overkill in the early 90s
Urge Overkill in the early 90s: An edited excerpt from James VanOsdol's as yet-unpublished book on Chicago music in the 90s.
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"How To Publish A Book" Seminar
A new seminar hopes to educated writers on the changing face of publishing.
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Twitterature?
What is Twitterature and is there a future for Twitter as publishing platform?
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Who else wants to talk about something beyond the Kindle?
Kindle, kindle, kindle! I don't know about the rest of you, but in the place where lit and tech intersect, it seems that no conversation can happen anymore without a label of some variety being placed upon the Kindle. Kindle as blamestorm centerpiece, Kindle as savior, Kindle as tool of...
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Authors and writers on Twitter in Chicago
These folks have a way with words, having published numerous books, articles, and literary works, and that makes their tweets extra interesting to follow. If you're interested in writing in Chicago, these are Twitter users you won't want to miss....
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Knee-Jerk Magazine: The Subtext (Mega) Interview
Knee-Jerk, a new literary magazine in Chicago, was started in part by local writer Jon Fullmer. He excitedly explained the plan for the new publication to me back in early summer, and I remember taking note of the fact that Fullmer is not only well-aware that publishing has changed, but...
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Amazon Kindle: big brother is watching, and deleting books
Amazon Kindle, you're not having a great week. On the heels of my post regarding a class-action lawsuit filed against Amazon, last night every legitimately-purchased copy of 1984 and Animal Farm were remotely deleted from Kindles. Hear that? That would be me, beating my head on my desk....
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From Havana to the United States: Publishing dreams
Due to the embargo and the chilly relationship between the United States and Cuba,we often don't hear much about music, literature and art from the island.Sure you've probably heard of the Buena Vista Social Club, but many Americans probably can't name a contemporary Cuban writer.Well let me tell you about...
Teresa Puente on Chicanísima: Latino politics, news and culture
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Five Literary Tidbits
Literary links of late: This week we visit The Millions to visit an unusual review copy author-note and a Chicago-themed publication issue, consider the purpose of a book cover and rules for novel-writing and sign off with a great books list. Ready?...
