Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
Ukrainian Journalist Victoria Roshchyna Dies in Russian Detention, Kyiv Says
The journalist, who went missing in an occupied part of her country, died in Russian detention last month, Ukrainian authorities said earlier this week. (CNN)
Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: "No Bots at the Book Fair"
"The opening press conference of the Frankfurt Book Fair aimed to set the tone for this year's event, which runs from October 16 through 20. Karin Schmidt-Fredericks, chairwoman of the German Publishers & Booksellers Association, remarked that fairs like the one in Frankfurt were an antidote to fake news. 'There are no bots at the book fair,' she said." (Publishers Weekly)
How Journalists can Decode 'Algospeak' on Social Media
"Creators and newsrooms alike have found that euphemisms and alternative spellings can get around TikTok's content moderation when talking about sensitive topics…" (Journalism.co.uk)
‘It was a Deflating Experience’: the Novelists Who Nearly Gave Up
With earnings having dropped by 60%, it is harder than ever to keep going as a novelist – even if your work gets rave reviews. (Guardian)
Stephen King: ‘I Loved Lord of the Flies the Way Kids Love Harry Potter’
"The horror author on Dr Seuss, the radicalism of Earl Thompson, and the perfect whodunnit." (Guardian)
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