Are you fresh to the world of publishing and wondering whether your office persona is destined for success? Read on for one assistant's handy do's and don'ts of etiquette!
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Ever wonder how franchises like Star Wars, Transformers, or Smallville get taken from screen to page? You might be surprised how much work it takes--read on for this YPG member's insights into the little-known world of licensed publishing!
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Publishing is a collaborative industry, and working closely with fellow book lovers is essential. But how do you go from trading business cards at a YPG mixer to collaborating on a title that lands on the New York Times bestseller list? One word: lunch. Read on for our power lunch tips and tricks!
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World Book Night is an annual celebration designed to spread a love of reading and books, to be held in the U.S. on April 23, 2012. YPG is thrilled to be a part of it! Join us in Bryant Park and afterwards at O'Casey's to spread the joy of literacy!
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Nominations are now open for the new Independent Book Blogger Awards, a contest recognizing bloggers who write primarily about books and the industry. Four winners, chosen by the public and a panel of judges, will attend BEA in June with free airfare and hotel accommodations and a pass to the three-day global gathering!
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Editorial is not the only avenue into publishing! To expand and enlighten readers who might be unfamiliar with lesser-known departments, here’s a glimpse into what may be uncharted grounds: the ad/promo scene, from an assistant’s perspective.
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As a young agent addressing junior-level editors in the book business, this writer is making it his mission to debunk the more persistent agent myths and ensure editors out there of one thing: agents are people too, and they love books as much as you do. Read on for a few key facts to...
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On Wednesday, March 7, help YPG and LitWorld support global literacy by taking a moment to visit the World Read Aloud Day NYC Celebration, and by putting the word out on social media!
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On Wednesday, February 29, TheBookReportNetwork.com launched a new website for readers in their twenties: 20SomethingReads.com, where twenty-something readers can talk about the books they're reading and the books they suggest you read as well
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The Association of American Publishers held its sixth annual Young to Publishing Conference, entitled "How to Create, How to Innovate," on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at Random House. The day-long conference served 250 young publishing professionals from 18 member publishing houses!
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