HIGHLIGHTS | BOOK WORLD UPDATE | MAY/JUN 2023
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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
Authors File Lawsuit against OpenAI | Learn more
“Freedom to Read Statement” Reissued | Learn more
Government Responses to AI and Copyright | Learn more
Hoopla Introduces Manga to Their Collection | Learn more
Reading Named Top Affordable Pasttime This Summer | Learn more
TOP TRENDS: Publishing Trends to Look Out For
How AI Will Disrupt the Publishing Industry | Learn more
E-book Popularity on the Rise | Learn more
2022 Book Revenues were Down 5.4% | Learn more
Being More Eco-Friendly as an Author | Learn more
Self-Publishing Facts and Figures | Learn more
TOP OPPORTUNITIES: Current Contests, Promotions & Freebies
Join an Advanced Novel Writing Class | Learn more
Get Four Months of Free Kindle Unlimited | Learn more
Free Lesson on Writing Your Book Summary | Learn more
Attend the Annual Writer’s Digest Conference | Learn more
Sign Up for Post, a Social Media for Writers | Learn more
AUTHOR RESOURCES: The Latest Tools, Tutorials & Expert Tips For Authors
Learn How to Market Your Book | Learn more
How to Build Fiction Worlds | Learn more
Know the Importance of Beta Readers | Learn more
A List of Writing Strategies | Learn more
How to Use Book Memes for Your Promo | Learn more
BOOK AWARDS: Upcoming Awards for Authors
- 1. Outstanding Creator Awards
- Entry Fee: $75 USD
- Deadline: August 1, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
2. Book of the Year Awards
- Entry Fee: $49 USD
- Deadline: August 15, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
3. Independent Press Awards
- Entry Fee: $125 USD
- Deadline: Open
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
4. Global Book Awards
- Entry Fee: $130 USD
- Deadline: July 31, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
5. New York City Big Book Award
- Entry Fee: $99 USD
- Deadline: July 30, 2023
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
EXTRA: Trending Posts From Book Publishing Professionals [LinkedIn Group]
Learn How to Get More Book Sales | See post
How to Create Catchy Headlines | See post
New Novel from a Bestselling Author | See post
Tips for Setting Up Your Back Matter | See post
Advice for Selling More Books | See post