Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
UK Government Pauses Plans to Rewrite Copyright Laws after Authors Protest
Intellectual property rule changes were mooted in the wake of Brexit but have been shelved after warnings about how this could hit writers’ incomes. (Guardian)
Afghanistan: Attacks and Detentions of Journalists Continue to Escalate
Several Afghan journalists have been attacked and detained in the first weeks of 2022, as the Taliban assures press freedom organisations of its commitment to an independent and free media. (IFJ)
OverDrive Reports More than Half a Billion Digital Library Loans in 2021
The digital library service provider has reported another strong year of growth in digital library lending, although the rate of growth slowed from 2020. (Publishers Weekly)
London Book Fair Opens Registration for In-Person Show
The London Book Fair, scheduled for April 5-7, is now open for registration, affirming its intention to run an in person show. (Publishers Weekly)
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