Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
The Ukrainian Book Institute Seeks Help from the Global Publishing Community
"The Ukrainian Book Institute, now with the support of the Federation of European Publishers and the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, has reiterated its request for help from the global publishing community to raise money to publish and distribute Ukrainian-language books for the several million refugees who have fled Ukraine after Russia’s invasion nearly a month ago. Donations can be made online." (Publishers Weekly)
Ukraine's Vivat Publishing House Fights to Survive
"Based in Kharkiv, Vivat is the second largest publishing house in Ukraine with approximately 3,000 titles in print. PW interviewed Vivat's CEO, Yulia Orlova, by email about how the company is trying to continue to work, despite its hometown having been under constant bombardment from Russia for the past three weeks and much of the city destroyed." (Publishers Weekly)
Australian Journalist to Face Trial in Beijing
"Australian journalist Cheng Lei will be tried in Beijing on March 31 after being detained for 19 months on national security charges." (IFJ)
Four Days in September: MWF Promises a Thrilling Writers Festival
"Melbourne Writers Festival has tinkered with its format and jettisoned its long-running 10-day schedule." (Sydney Morning Herald)
Virginia Reporter Discovered Dead in Shooting When Paper Tries to Assign Her the Story
A Virginia newspaper reporter was one of two people killed during a shooting early Saturday outside a restaurant and bar, authorities said. "Saturday would have been Sierra Jenkins’ turn to cover the breaking news shift for The Virginian-Pilot," the newspaper reported. (Fox News)
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