#opinionandcommentary — Public Fediverse posts
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Richard Charkin: In Search of the English Language in Publishing Jargon
Our venerable publishing columnist finds his copy of 'Modern English Usage' by H.W.Fowler—and soon finds himself railing at elements of 21st Century English usage in the book trade.
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Richard Charkin: In Search of the English Language in Publishing Jargon
Our venerable publishing columnist finds his copy of 'Modern English Usage' by H.W.Fowler—and soon finds himself railing at elements of 21st Century English usage in the book trade.
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Richard Charkin: 100 Columns Later…
For his 100th Publishing Perspectives column, Richard Charkin has some questions for the industry...
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/06/richard-charkin-100-columns-later/#OpinionAndCommentary #AI #Copyright #Diversity #PrintonDemand
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Richard Charkin: 100 Columns Later…
For his 100th Publishing Perspectives column, Richard Charkin has some questions for the industry...
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/06/richard-charkin-100-columns-later/#OpinionAndCommentary #AI #Copyright #Diversity #PrintonDemand
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Arpita Das: How Queer Friendly Is the Indian Publishing Industry?
The treatment of LGBTQ+ publishing workers in India remains a point of concern, writes Arpita Das, but as more millennial and Gen Z folks rise in the industry there is reason for hope.
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Arpita Das: How Queer Friendly Is the Indian Publishing Industry?
The treatment of LGBTQ+ publishing workers in India remains a point of concern, writes Arpita Das, but as more millennial and Gen Z folks rise in the industry there is reason for hope.
The post Arpita Das: How Queer Friendly Is the Indian Publishing Industry? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
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Richard Charkin: Growing Old in the Publishing Business
Rather than pushing them out, what if more publishing leaders today considered redeploying talented and highly experienced older employees?
The post Richard Charkin: Growing Old in the Publishing Business appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/05/richard-charkin-growing-old-in-the-publishing-business/#OpinionAndCommentary #aging #careers #consulting #retirement
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Richard Charkin: Growing Old in the Publishing Business
Rather than pushing them out, what if more publishing leaders today considered redeploying talented and highly experienced older employees?
The post Richard Charkin: Growing Old in the Publishing Business appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/05/richard-charkin-growing-old-in-the-publishing-business/#OpinionAndCommentary #aging #careers #consulting #retirement
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Peering Over the Parapet
For his forthcoming book, All Rights Reserved, Richard Charkin is taking a crack at predicting the future of publishing—and he’s inviting you to do the same.
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/peering-over-the-parapet/#OpinionAndCommentary #futureofpublishing #MyBackPages #RichardCharkin
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Peering Over the Parapet
For his forthcoming book, All Rights Reserved, Richard Charkin is taking a crack at predicting the future of publishing—and he’s inviting you to do the same.
The post Peering Over the Parapet appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/peering-over-the-parapet/#OpinionAndCommentary #futureofpublishing #MyBackPages #RichardCharkin
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Richard Charkin: Strategy, Schmrategy
It’s spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when corporate publishers’ minds turn to thoughts of strategy.
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Richard Charkin: Strategy, Schmrategy
It’s spring in the Northern Hemisphere, when corporate publishers’ minds turn to thoughts of strategy.
The post Richard Charkin: Strategy, Schmrategy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
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Not the London Book Fair: Richard Charkin’s Utterly Personal Publishing Visitor’s Guide to London
Venture out from Olympia to enjoy the architecture, eat, drink, and check out some of the literary history around London.
The post Not the London Book Fair: Richard Charkin’s Utterly Personal Publishing Visitor’s Guide to London appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/03/not-the-london-book-fair-richard-charkins-utterly-personal-publishing-visitors-guide-to-london/#OpinionAndCommentary #Bookstores #literaryhistory #London #LondonBookFair
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Not the London Book Fair: Richard Charkin’s Utterly Personal Publishing Visitor’s Guide to London
Venture out from Olympia to enjoy the architecture, eat, drink, and check out some of the literary history around London.
The post Not the London Book Fair: Richard Charkin’s Utterly Personal Publishing Visitor’s Guide to London appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/03/not-the-london-book-fair-richard-charkins-utterly-personal-publishing-visitors-guide-to-london/#OpinionAndCommentary #Bookstores #literaryhistory #London #LondonBookFair
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Richard Charkin on Publishing’s Power Shift
In his newest column, Richard Charkin observes how literary agents are taking on more responsibilities that were once the domain of book publishers.
The post Richard Charkin on Publishing’s Power Shift appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/02/richard-charkin-on-publishings-power-shift/#OpinionAndCommentary #LiteraryAgents #RichardCharkin #Rights
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Richard Charkin on Publishing’s Power Shift
In his newest column, Richard Charkin observes how literary agents are taking on more responsibilities that were once the domain of book publishers.
The post Richard Charkin on Publishing’s Power Shift appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/02/richard-charkin-on-publishings-power-shift/#OpinionAndCommentary #LiteraryAgents #RichardCharkin #Rights
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Richard Charkin in London and Bilbao: Publishing and Change
Adaptability in a changing world is the key to success,' according to Frankfurt-bound Richard Charkin.
The post Richard Charkin in London and Bilbao: Publishing and Change appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/10/richard-charkin-in-london-publishing-and-change/#OpinionAndCommentary #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Audiobooks #Bilbao
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Richard Charkin in London and Bilbao: Publishing and Change
Adaptability in a changing world is the key to success,' according to Frankfurt-bound Richard Charkin.
The post Richard Charkin in London and Bilbao: Publishing and Change appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/10/richard-charkin-in-london-publishing-and-change/#OpinionAndCommentary #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Audiobooks #Bilbao
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Debating Globalization in an Interconnected World
Perhaps globalization can only work hand-in-hand with empowerment,' says Richard Charkin, but the debate goes on.
The post Debating Globalization in an Interconnected World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/06/debating-globalization-in-an-interconnected-world/#OpinionAndCommentary #Authors #London #Publishers #Publishing
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Debating Globalization in an Interconnected World
Perhaps globalization can only work hand-in-hand with empowerment,' says Richard Charkin, but the debate goes on.
The post Debating Globalization in an Interconnected World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/06/debating-globalization-in-an-interconnected-world/#OpinionAndCommentary #Authors #London #Publishers #Publishing
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Publisher’s Commentary: ‘A Desire To Grow, To Inspire, To Better the Industry’
Erin L. Cox writes about becoming Publishing Perspectives' new publisher: 'Building bridges connecting us.'…
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/04/publishers-commentary-a-desire-to-grow-to-inspire-to-better-the-industry/#OpinionAndCommentary #AndrewRichardAlbanese #FrankfurtBookFair #HarperCollins #Scribner
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Publisher’s Commentary: ‘A Desire To Grow, To Inspire, To Better the Industry’
Erin L. Cox writes about becoming Publishing Perspectives' new publisher: 'Building bridges connecting us.'…
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/04/publishers-commentary-a-desire-to-grow-to-inspire-to-better-the-industry/#OpinionAndCommentary #AndrewRichardAlbanese #FrankfurtBookFair #HarperCollins #Scribner
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Richard Charkin: Choose Your Own Memory Lane
Some of the big debates Richard Charkin reviews may have been resolved for the best, he says.
The post Richard Charkin: Choose Your Own Memory Lane appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/04/richard-charkin-choose-your-own-memory-lane/#OpinionAndCommentary #London #Publishers #Publishing #PublishingContracts
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Richard Charkin: Choose Your Own Memory Lane
Some of the big debates Richard Charkin reviews may have been resolved for the best, he says.
The post Richard Charkin: Choose Your Own Memory Lane appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/04/richard-charkin-choose-your-own-memory-lane/#OpinionAndCommentary #London #Publishers #Publishing #PublishingContracts
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