Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
Canadian Booksellers Unite in Tariff Fight
The Canadian Independent Booksellers Association and Indigo Books have sent a joint letter asking Prime Minister Mark Carney to exempt books from the 25% counter-tariffs scheduled to take effect on April 2, saying they would have “devastating consequences.” (Publishers Weekly)
20 Trailblazing Women in Journalism
Interviewers at the top of their game, stars to watch, digital maestros and strategic masterminds - a few of our top picks of women paving the way for others." (Journalism.co.uk)
George Orwell and Me: Richard Blair on Life With His Extraordinary Father
"The literary giant’s only child reflects on his father’s devotion in their days together in rural Scotland, his early death, his genius as a writer – and his reputation as a womaniser." (Guardian)
USA: Thousands of Journalists at Risk of Unemployment as USAGM Faces Dismantling
"On 14 March, the Trump administration issued an executive order dismantling the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), the federal agency overseeing US-funded international media." (IFJ)
How Journalists Can Start Creating a Personal Brand Online
"As our work and home lives merge on social media, what do reporters have to remember when posting and networking on different platforms?" (Journalism.co.uk)
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