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Authors On Writing

December 12, 2017

Top Seven Crowdfunding Tips for Authors

In the past, large publishing companies had full control over which authors got to share…

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Bookshops Literary Awards

December 11, 2017

Blackwell’s Names its Book of the Year 2017

It’s that time of year when we reflect over the past year in literature to…

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Word of the Day

December 10, 2017

Word of the Day – Anathema

Anathema (noun) an-ath-em-a Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes/ A strong curse. Early 16th…

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Literature News

December 9, 2017

Book Expert Names ’20 Most Valuable Books in the World’

And how to spot them on your bookshelf! Matthew Haley, director of books and manuscripts…

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Word of the Day

December 9, 2017

Word of the Day – Battology

Battology (noun) bat-ol-u-jee Needless repetition in speaking or writing, c.1600, from Greek battologia "a speaking…

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News Reading Habits

December 8, 2017

Bibliophiles Make the Best Lovers, Survey Reveals

If you think reading is hot then you’re not alone as a recent survey has…

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Word of the Day

December 8, 2017

Word of the Day – Zelig

Zelig (noun)(north-am) zel-ig A person who is able to change their appearance, behaviour, or attitudes,…

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Children's Literature News Political

December 7, 2017

Conservative MP Steals Dumbledore’s Words of Wisdom

When you’re a politician it must be difficult to keep coming up with pearls of…

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Word of the Day

December 7, 2017

Word of the Day – Decoction

Decoction (noun) dee-kok-shun A concentrated liquor resulting from heating or boiling a substance. Late Middle…

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Word of the Day

December 6, 2017

Word of the Day – Filibeg

Filibeg (noun)(scots) fil-ee-beg A kilt. Mid 18th century: from Scottish Gaelic feileadh-beag ‘little kilt’, from…

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