New reports suggest that the shortlist for The 2016 Man Booker International Prize has now been revealed. The Man Booker International Prize, an annual literary award for books translated into English, recognises the finest in global fiction. Hayim Oshky looks at the six books in contention for this year’s Prize. The Four Books Written by Chinese author ...
Hayim Oshky looks at the recent launch of Litsy, a social media app for book lovers which allows users to air their views concerning an author’s work via reviews. Marketing on social media If you want to become a successful author, it is advisable to market your book on social media. With this approach, you can utilise ...
A new copy of William Shakespeare’s First Folio, which is often regarded as “one of the most important books in the English language” was recently found off the coast of Scotland. Famous playwright Few writers have had a greater impact on the English literary tradition than William Shakespeare. Born in Stratford-Upon Avon in the UK, Shakespeare is ...
Writing a book can be highly rewarding, but it can also serve as the ultimate endurance test. Sometimes, you may need to find coping mechanisms to ensure you make it to the finishing line. Hayim Oshky reveals five tips that you can utilise to ensure you survive the book writing process. Strike a good balance As an ...
Hayim Oshky reports on the news that the American Academy of Arts and Letters (AAAL) recently announced the winners of its 2016 awards in literature. Honouring artistic excellence Established in 1898, the AAAL is a US honour society of 250 writers, artists, architects and poets. The organisation’s overarching purpose, according to its official website, is to “foster ...
Picking the right title for your book is essential. It will help you attract the readership you require to succeed. Hayim Oshky looks at the key considerations of selecting the right book title. Look at subject matter The easiest way to pick a title, is to ask yourself one simple question – “what is my book ...
A brain development expert recently revealed that reading is critical for young children. If your kids read regularly, they can ...
As an aspiring author, it is key that you market your book online. By reaching out to readers through digital ...
The latest Harry Potter book will officially be released in the United States on June 31st 2016. You can mark ...
Amazon’s iconic Kindle e-reader beat all other digital devices to top the ‘computers and tablets’ section of an annual consumer ...