Last November, the LIT-UP project hosted an engaging webinar delving into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This session was part of the project’s ongoing webinar series, aimed at empowering professionals with practical knowledge on cutting-edge technologies while fostering their responsible and ethical application. The agenda combined theoretical insights with practical applications. Participants explored the fundamentals of AI, including how machines learn from patterns, adapt to inputs, and make decisions. After a short break, the focus shifted to tools that can assist with content creation, data analysis, and workflow optimization. The session highlighted accessible platforms like ChatGPT and Canva, [...]

The 2024 edition of Durangoko Azoka, held on December 7th and 8th, was a remarkable gathering celebrating Basque literature, music, and artistic expressions. Known as one of the Basque Country's most significant cultural events, the fair transformed the historic town of Durango into a vibrant hub of creativity and exchange. This year’s event featured the Lit-Up “Publishers and Authors Transnational Networking and Circulation of Works” programme, organized by Euskal Editoreen Elkartea. The initiative brought together authors and publishers from across Europe, including Jedrt Malezic from Slovenia, Syds Wiersma from Friesland, and Núria Sendra from Valencia. These guests participated in round [...]

Valencia city is hosting Baba Kamo 2023 Illustrated Book Festival and Fair. Scheduled for December 14th, 15th, and 16th, this festival celebrates the magic that beautifully illustrated books bring to our lives. With a range y of activities and a diverse array of participants, it promises to be an unmissable event for both professionals in the industry and illustrators fans A Window to Illustrated Literature Baba Kamo has become an essential milestone for illustrated literature in Spain and a significant window for illustrated books in the Valencian region. It's not just an exhibition of books; it's a platform that promotes [...]

Are you ready for an enchanting literary journey to the northernmost Dutch island, Schiermonnikoog? Meet Me at the Lighthouse (MMATL), a captivating literary festival, invites writers, poets, thinkers, and literature enthusiasts to a dynamic program filled with recitals, discussions, night walks, and reading clubs. The festival delves into themes such as nature, ecology, tourism, and identity, sparking insightful conversations and artistic inspiration. This year, MMATL festival will take place from November 9th to 12th, 2023, at various unique locations across the island. Renowned figures like author and journalist Adriaan van Dis, philosopher and writer Eva Meijer, poet Myron Hamming, and [...]

LIT-UP online training on Management of Literary Promotional Events is already  available Our second LIT-UP training is now accessible via Moodle. This module will focus on crucial skills for authors and publishers, covering topics such as event preparation, tasks during an event, and leveraging the collective presence of authors and editors/publishers at promotional events. In November, we are keen to have industry professionals conducting Zoom sessions to delve into various topics. Ivan Bevc, November, 16th: He founded “Booka” publishing house in 2010 and, since then, published more than 150 books of the best contemporary authors. Milena Berić November, [...]

The Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino provides the most significant platform for introducing and marketing new publications. LIT-UP enables publishers and authors who work with less commonly used languages to showcase their work in the global market, expand their skills, and cultivate new relationships. They participate in professional exchanges, meetings, workshops, and events, where they can discuss publishing and audio-visual rights and engage with publishers working in larger markets. LIT-UP's first workshop, which takes place at the Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino, aims to enhance the skills and capacity of publishers and authors to effectively participate in international [...]

Welcome to LIT-UP online training on Management of National and International Bookfairs LIT-UP partners are happy to announce that we have launched the open invitation to participate in our 1st-module online trainings. Their objectives,  delivered on the platform Moodle, are to increase publishers and authors' competences in national and international Bookfairs The trainings in a nutshell The first module starts on the 1st of May.  You can register  by clicking here. After your registration, we'll contact you with more details about starting date and available materials It's perfect to publishers, authors, booksellers, librarians and student [...]