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‘The Fault in Our Stars’ is now the most-liked trailer on YouTube

The fault is definitely not in our marketing department.

On May 14, 2014 by Aja Romano

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We Are Comics: The push for greater diversity in comics

Two different corners of geekdom are getting a major representation overhaul this month thanks to social media.

On May 4, 2014 by Aja Romano

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One of book world’s biggest expos at center of diversity battle

John Green joins Twitter battle against whitewashing and the John Green Effect at the publishing industry's most important yearly event.

On Apr 29, 2014 by Aja Romano

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‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is finally becoming an ebook

Coming soon to a Kindle near you.

On Apr 28, 2014 by Miles Klee

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‘Divergent’ finale film will be split into 2 movies

Is "getting a two-part finale" the new hallmark of YA film adaptations?

On Apr 12, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Here’s why it’s time to take Wattpad seriously

The publishing platform you ignored raises almost $50M in venture capital.

On Apr 9, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Women in sci-fi are #SoWeary of Hugo Awards backlash

The outcry over controversial British talk show host Jonathan Ross's invitation to host the Hugos just won't die down.

On Mar 7, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Loncon ‘regrets’ host Jonathan Ross’s withdrawal from Hugo Awards

If your community is struggling with ways to be more inclusive and diverse, don't hire a host who once dry-humped a woman on national TV.

On Mar 2, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Nebula nominations forecast a change of culture in sci-fi community

Despite recent bouts over sexism in sci-fi, the 2013 Nebulas are a huge win.

On Feb 25, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Young Adult publishing and the John Green effect

Is that John Green on the NYT bestseller list? Yes, along with a crop of "realistic" Young Adult fiction that some think is just a way of marginalizing women from the field.

On Feb 20, 2014 by Aja Romano

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What ‘Baboon Fart Story’ says about Amazon and ebook publishing

It was just the word "fart" written over and over again, but this short-lived success actually had a lot to say about the publishing industry.

On Feb 18, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Apparently, these guys don’t want women to write science fiction

When you're going to rant about how sci-fi publishing is being invaded by women and minorities, make sure you're not doing it on a public forum.

On Feb 15, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Goldman Sachs’ Twitter leaker is pitching a tell-all memoir

A mystery banker proves willing to reveal himself—for the right price, of course.

On Jan 8, 2014 by Miles Klee

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The best fake #NaNoWriMo opening lines

Every year, one hashtag takes us to dizzying new literary heights.

On Nov 1, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Ask a Freelancer: On submission-bombing contests and the odds of a win

Even with something you think is a guaranteed winner, it's important to keep these guidelines in mind for writing contests.

On Oct 30, 2013 by Melissa Chadburn

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