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Worldshift 2026

WorldShift 2026, the Speculative Fiction Writers’ Conference returns August 17-22. An online event not just for sci-fi and fantasy authors.

The Book Finishers Summit 2026 is a 5-day virtual event running from June 25–29, 2026. Hosted by Rhonda Douglas of

The Self publishing Show 2026 delivered another indie author treasure trove. This year the iconic County Hall building on London’s

As Old Media dies and Influencers take over, are there no “qualified” critics anymore? So asks Dwight Garner of the

The Book Club podcast does literature a little differently, as much about the authors and their time, unpacking the historical

April 23 is World Book and Copyright Day 2026. when UNESCO celebrates the power of books as a bridge between

Among the upcoming novel releases for April, are these genre-ready covers? Do they scream ‘fantasy? Do the thumbnails reach out

Daniel David Wallace’s Perfect Your Process 2026 summit begins Saturday, March 21st. Four days of expert presentations, practical workshops, and

The bad news is ProWritingAid’s not fit for fiction. This subjective review of ProWritingAid’s paid version covers the basic text

Robin Catling / January 13, 2026

Inspired or desperate: the UK declares a National Year of Reading 2026. Aiming to curtail a ‘reading crisis’ among children