Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
Six Self-Care Tips for Journalists to Stay Sane During the Pandemic
“As the weeks go by, it becomes increasingly clear that journalists are exhausted. A year of pandemic, combined with the relentless news cycle and job uncertainty took its toll on all of us. So, this weekend, rest up and be kind to yourself. If you need inspiration, check out these six self-care tips for journalists to stay sane during the pandemic.” (Journalism.co.uk)
‘Most of Australia’s Literary Heritage is Out of Print’: the Fight to Rescue a Nation’s Lost Books
When they realised even Australia’s Miles Franklin Award winners can be sent to the pulp pile, authors, librarians and academics began building a digital ark for bereft books. (Guardian)
Online at the London Book Fair
The London Book Fair is on now. Here are some highlights of this year’s events. (Publishers Weekly)
‘If Publishers Become Afraid, We’re in Trouble’: Publishing’s Cancel Culture Debate Boils Over
“Publishing staff, in rows over authors from Mike Pence to Woody Allen, are voicing their reluctance to work on books they deem hateful. But is this really ‘younger refuseniks’, or a much older debate?” (Guardian)
David Diop Wins International Booker for 'At Night All Blood Is Black'
"David Diop has become the first French novelist to win the International Booker prize for translated fiction with At Night All Blood Is Black, his first novel translated into English." (Guardian)
American Editor Arrested at Yangon Airport by Myanmar Military
"The managing editor of Frontier Myanmar, Danny Fenster, has been detained by Myanmar’s military at Yangon Airport on May 24." (IFJ)
Steinbeck Wrote a Werewolf Novel but Don’t Expect to Read It
"A scholar of American literature at Stanford says it’s worth publishing. The agents representing the Steinbeck estate strongly disagree." (NY Times)
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