Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
Star Guests Headline Leaner, Earlier Melbourne Writers Festival
"After a tough couple of years, the festival is returning to the Town Hall with a gala opening night." (Sydney Morning Herald)
London Book Fair Opens Registration, Announces Speakers
"Registration is now open for the London Book Fair, which runs from April 18-20. The fair has also announced its initial line-up of speakers and seminars for the fair's main stage, including a keynote speech from Brian Murray, president and CEO of HarperCollins." (Publishers Weekly)
Margaret Atwood: ‘It Would Be Fun to Talk to Simone de Beauvoir’
"The author on being banned in Virginia, communicating with dead writers and her new short story collection, the first since the death of her partner." (Guardian)
Attempts to Ban Books Doubled in 2022
"A new report from the American Library Association showed a spike in censorship efforts, with 1,269 attempts." (NY Times)
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