Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
IFJ Leaders Address Social Media Challenges at International Conference
"International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) leaders convened on 16-17 February in an International conference in Doha, Qatar, to address social media challenges and their impact on freedom of expression and journalists' work." (IFJ)
Citizen Journalist Missing in Wuhan, China, after Covering Coronavirus
Chen Qiushi, an outspoken Chinese lawyer and citizen journalist, has been missing since February 7, after telling family he planned to visit Wuhan’s hospitals. (IFJ)
Going Dark: Julia Ebner Spent Two Years Infiltrating Far-Right Networks
Author and counter-extremism expert Julia Ebner discusses fear, loathing and democracy in an age of disinformation. (Guardian)
Happy Ever After: Why Writers are Falling Out of Love with Marriage
From Sally Rooney and Ottessa Moshfegh to the author of this year’s hit debut, Kiley Reid, a new generation of novelists is turning the marriage plot on its head. (Guardian)
A Look Back at the Triumphs and Stumbles of the Original Kindle
Readers weigh in on Amazon’s first e-reader, thirteen years later. (Engadget)
The Top Ten Publishing Industry Trends Every Author Needs to Know in 2020
Each year, Written Word Media writes about the major publishing industry trends. This year they’ve interviewed industry leaders, talked to author customers and friends, and conducted their own research. Here are their top ten publishing trends for 2020. (Written Word Media)
