Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
More Zeros than I’ve Seen in My Life’: the Author Who Got a Six-Figure Deal via ‘BookTok’
After she was dropped by her agent, Alex Aster turned to a books-obsessed corner of TikTok to gauge interest in her YA novel … and now Lightlark is one of the most eagerly anticipated releases of the year. (Guardian)
"I Will Become the Voice for the Voiceless"
With support from the IFJ and the Government of New Zealand, one family of Afghan journalists was able to successfully resettle in New Zealand in July 2022. Read their story. (IFJ)
The Stabbing of Salman Rushdie Renews Free Speech Debates
After the attack, writers and world leaders hailed Rushdie as a symbol of free expression. But the battle lines around his novel “The Satanic Verses” were never cleanly drawn. (NY Times)
Ukraine Safety Fund
Journalists in Ukraine are under fire – they need your solidarity! The IFJ and EFJ have launched a special Safety Fund to help journalists in Ukraine. (IFJ)
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