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Longlist announced for Spread the Word’s Life Writing Prize 2020

The 12-strong longlist for this year's Spread the Word Life Writing Prize has been announced, with the prize open to UK writers who do not have... Read more

Sandstone launches online bookshop

Independent Sandstone Press has today launched an online shop for UK readers. Read more

This autumn will be 'tough', Bookseller's marketing and publicity webinar hears

The marketing and publicity director of Simon & Schuster UK has advised industry workers to "be patient and realistic, because it's going to be tough... Read more

Duffy and Manchester Writing School launch coronavirus poetry project

Poet Carol Ann Duffy and the Manchester Writing School have launched an international poetry project in response to the coronavirus. Read more

Poppy Delevingne launches UK Save With Stories pandemic initiative

Actor and model Poppy Delevingne has launched an online reading initiative to raise money for Save the Children during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Six shortlisted for Jhalak Prize

The six-strong shortlist for the Jhalak Prize for Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour has been announced. Read more

Rough Guides offers free e-book during pandemic lockdown

Rough Guides is offering a free e-book to customers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Blackwells hosts virtual festival

Blackwell's is hosting a virtual festival to continue its author events programme while the nation is under lockdown. Read more

IPG to hold virtual conference in June

The Independent Publishers Guild will host a virtual conference for its members in June. Read more

Faber announces online programme for readers

Faber has revealed an online programme designed to "console, entertain and inspire readers", in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more

Bookouture launches new non-fiction imprint, Thread

Bookouture has revealed the launch list for its new non-fiction imprint, Thread, publishing "leading experts and voices" across a range of topics including self-development, personal finance, parenting, nutrition and fitness, popular psychology... Read more