Digital Unstuck App Fights Writer’s Block By Dianna Dilworth on Dec. 28, 2011 - 4:16 PM The New Year is right around the corner and for writers who are looking to use 2012 as a time to break writer’s block, Unstuck is an app for you. Here is more about the free iPad app from the iTunes summary: “Unstuck is ...
Funny Literary Bloodhound in Our Pet Parade By Jason Boog on Dec. 28, 2011 - 4:03 PM GalleyCat readers around the globe have joined our annual Pet Parade, sending photos of their literary pets. Author Karen Mueller Bryson, Ph.D. submitted that picture of a literary bloodhound. More photos follow below–we will co ...
Book Biz Chen Wei & Chen Xi Imprisoned By Maryann Yin on Dec. 28, 2011 - 3:47 PM Chinese writers Chen Wei and Chen Xi were both given long prison sentences over the holidays. The PEN American Center denounced the action, calling it “an eerie replay of the 2009 trial of Liu Xiaobo.” Both writers pub ...
Book Biz Oprah Winfrey Book Club Ends & LinkedIn Groups: Top Stories of May 2011 By Jason Boog on Dec. 28, 2011 - 3:07 PM In May 2011, the end of Oprah Winfrey‘s TV book club and nontraditional book promotion topped our publishing headlines. Welcome to GalleyCat’s annual year-end roundup of publishing headlines. It’s a chance to celebrate o ...
Digital 70% Of Publishers Release eBooks For ‘Equality’ By Dianna Dilworth on Dec. 28, 2011 - 2:47 PM According to a new survey from Data Conversion Laboratory (DCL), 63 percent of publishers plan to publish a digital book in 2012. The report, which interviewed 411 publishers, found that 70 percent of these publishers are putting ...
Funny Thriller Dog in Our Pet Parade By Jason Boog on Dec. 28, 2011 - 2:23 PM GalleyCat readers come in all shapes, sizes and species. Reader Martha Otis shared a picture of her literary pet with a simple caption: “Teddy is reading The Drop by Michael Connelly.” GalleyCat readers around the glob ...
Book Biz Right Brain Workbook on Kickstarter By Maryann Yin on Dec. 28, 2011 - 1:41 PM Artist Danielle Feliciano hopes to raise $2,500 on Kickstarter to fund her title, Unlocking the Right Brain: A Creative Thinking Workbook. This artsy workbook promotes and teaches creative thinking. It will include watercolor illu ...
Authors Bill Clinton & Mindy Kaling Share Their Favorite Books By Dianna Dilworth on Dec. 28, 2011 - 1:23 PM Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Former president Bill Clinton and The Office actor Mindy Kaling shared their favorite books recently on The Today Show. Follow this link to see both lists. ...
Book Biz Greg Mortenson Expose & Facebook Apps: Top Stories for April 2011 By Jason Boog on Dec. 28, 2011 - 12:23 PM Welcome to GalleyCat’s annual year-end roundup of publishing headlines. It’s a chance to celebrate our good news and reflect on the bad news. Visit our Year in Review link as the series unfolds. In April, the most frequently c ...
Publishing | Reviews Kitchen Addiction & Christmas Wishes: Coming Attractions By Maryann Yin on Dec. 28, 2011 - 10:23 AM Here are some handpicked titles from our New Books section. Want to include your book? Just read our Facebook Your New or Upcoming Book post. Don’t forget to include your title’s exact release date and a link. Kitchen Addict ...