HIGHLIGHTS | BOOK WORLD UPDATE | OCT/NOV 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
Amazon quietly launches the Fire HD 10 (2023) | Learn more
NYPL Launches Nationwide Teen Banned Book Club | Learn more
Imposter Syndrome: The Rise of Impersonation Scams | Learn more
Sharjah International Book Fair: Hosting 108 Markets | Learn more
British Library celebrates the surging popularity of fantasy fiction | Learn more
TOP TRENDS: Publishing Trends to Look Out For
Children’s Books Market to Increase by USD $711.99 M Between 2022-2027 | Learn more
Microsoft AI Feeds Project Gutenberg With 5,000 Audiobooks | Learn more
Amazon issues warning about major change for Kindle users starting next month | Learn more
Publishing is the second largest media segment to be affected by piracy | Learn more
Will There be Increased Resolution for e-ink Kindles? | Learn more
TOP OPPORTUNITIES: Current Contests, Promotions & Freebies
Book Award Update for Indie Authors: October 2023 | Learn more
Amazon Offers Exclusive Pre-Release Access for Readers | Learn more
VAT abolished on e-books and audiobooks in Ireland | Learn more
Stop Trying To Do Everything With Patricia McLinn | Learn more
Create a Book with AI | Learn more
AUTHOR RESOURCES: The Latest Tools, Tutorials & Expert Tips For Authors
Writing Faster Without Burning Out With LA Witt | Learn more
10 Crazy Ways to Write a Book | Learn more
A Conversation With Bruce Robert Coffin on Never Letting the Dream Die | Learn more
Writing Mistakes Writers Make: Sticking to One Genre | Learn more
7 Steps to Publishing a Cookbook | Learn more
BOOK AWARDS: Upcoming Awards for Authors
1. New England Book Festival
- Entry Fee: $50 USD
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more
2. International Impact Book Awards
- Entry Fee: $97 USD
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Genres: All Genres
- Location: All English Territories | Learn more