Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
IFJ Expert Group Issues Statement on Surveillance of Journalists
“At the heart of much important journalism is the ability to guarantee sources that they may share information in confidence. It is by this means that reporters uncover inefficient bureaucracy, undetected criminality, and the corruption that undermines good governance. Sophisticated tools of surveillance have the potential to undermine this, either by design or accident.” (IFJ)
Literary Prizes Remain a Lottery, but They’re Still Worth Having
“Prizes such as the Miles Franklin or the Booker are always divisive, but that doesn’t mean they should be abandoned.” (Sydney Morning Herald)
Amazon’s Old Kindle 3G Devices Will Lose Internet Access in December
Amazon is contacting customers with older Kindle 3G devices to let them know they may lose the ability to connect to the internet starting in December, 2021. This is due to mobile network operators shutting down their 3G networks to free up resources for 5G.” (Liliputing)
Going Places: The International Authors to Read This Summer
“Foreign travel may be curtailed, but from Germany’s Mariana Leky to Japan’s Shiori Ito, there is plenty of exciting writing coming to our shores. Meet the writers who are making waves.” (Guardian)
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