Publishing News -- 12/14/2008

Featured
FWA Radio interview with Author and Editor Lara Zielinsky -- Lara talks about her experiences as an author and editor, economic impacts, and the state of the GBLT publishing world.

Publishing and the Economy
A Writer and Reader on why Publishers Fail -- Doom and gloom are nothing new for publishing, but one insiders says this downturn is due to bad decisions, not the greater economic picture.

October book sales drop 20% -- After a modest decline in September, the bottom drops out in October.

MacMillan Announces Salary Freezes -- Only small increases available for anyone making less than $50K.

NPR cuts book-related programs -- News and Notes, Day to Day are no more.

Good News -- Hope Clark (Funds for Writers) still has ways to make money, including jobs posting, and other helpful information.

Publishing and Social Responsibility
Book-related charitable giving during the holidays -- Five book-related options if you're feeling generous.

Agents and Publishers
Merlene Stringer Starts Her Own Agency -- Former Barbara Bova agent goes solo, takes some clients with her.

What Are Publishers Looking for? -- First in a series of blog posts.

Sci-Fi/Fantasy Review Portal -- Reviewer builds portal to other online reviews.

Surviving the Recession -- Job Site
Society for Technical Communication Jobs listing -- Jobs for members and non-members.