Jane Friedman

AUGUST 28, 2024

Today’s post is by author Amy L. Over the last several years, I’ve spent oodles of time submitting short stories, essays, poetry, and novels to literary magazines, contests, and publishers. We’re talking scores of hours devoted to searching, formatting, and submitting my stuff directly to the publishing gods (I’m excluding agents).

Publisher 119

Publisher Publishing Publishing Consulting 119

Jane Friedman

MAY 25, 2023

Today’s post is by author and journalist Elisa Bernick. A mutual friend urged me to approach this writer with a question about how to publish the book I was working on. So, I walked up to him and asked if he had any pointers to offer on the publishing journey. The publishing journey is hard.

Publisher 142

Publisher Publishing Publishing Writer 142

The Idea Logical Company

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

That will not be good news to Hachette and HarperCollins, both of which opposed the PRH-S&S merger but probably hoped they could pursue S&S if the publisher remained independent. The five biggest publishers are probably at their high water mark for market share. Publishing new titles profitably has become exceedingly difficult.

Publishing 276

Publishing Publishing Publisher Digital Marketing 276

Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Harlequin Teen (started in 2009) was relaunched as Inkyard in 2019, publishing both YA and middle-grade fiction. It’s only logical: Publishing is a business, and if the imprint doesn’t earn its keep, there’s only so long it can continue. Publicist Kathleen Schmidt , who has had a long career in traditional publishing, agrees. “If

Publisher 125

Publisher Publishing Publishing Art Director 125

Jane Friedman

AUGUST 13, 2024

Today’s post is by author Denise Massar. When I started writing my memoir, my publishing goal was Big Five or nothing. Anyone could self-publish. A New York publishing house sat around a table and debated making an offer on my book?! One week post-surgery I got the lab results: the tumor was benign. That one hurt.

Publishing 138

Publishing Publishing Publisher Editorial 138

Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Today’s post is by author Cynthia Swanson. The editor who took over, more interested in publishing nonfiction than fiction, politely passed. Published by Akashic Books, part of their Noir series, Denver Noir was the best group project I ever did. I asked her straight out, “Is this book publishable?

Publisher 142

Publisher Publishing Publishing Editorial 142

Jane Friedman

MARCH 8, 2023

Photo by Kristopher Roller on Unsplash Today’s guest post is by Gemma Whelan , author of Painting Through the Dark. My second novel was going to be published! When New York City–based Adelaide Books offered me a contract to publish Painting Through the Dark , it set my heart racing in a good way. It was the end of August 2020.

Publisher 144

Publisher Publishing Publishing Copy 144

Jane Friedman

JULY 10, 2024

Book publishing is a New York–centric business, to a fault. All of the major US publishers are based there, as are many literary agents. When I visited Chicago this past June, I had the opportunity to meet Doug Seibold, the founder of Agate Publishing , established in 2002. Sometimes certain kinds of books are up. Yes and no.

Publishing 115

Publishing Publishing Publisher Construction 115

Jane Friedman

MAY 17, 2023

Todays post is by author and editor Julie Gray. Likewise, publishing independently sounds like a confusing marathon without any guarantee of actual sales. I decided to publish the book independently so that Gidon’s dream would come true while he could enjoy it. It’s easy and understandable to get frustrated and give up.

Publisher 122

Publisher Publishing Publishing Education 122

Jane Friedman

MARCH 12, 2024

Today’s post is by author Amy L. Securing the services of a literary agent has long been the gold standard for authors pursuing a long and successful career in publishing. At the turn of the twentieth century, the so-called “author’s representative” emerged as the figure who would help authors cut a better deal with publishers.

Publishing 130

Publishing Publishing Publisher Editorial 130

Publishing Trends

AUGUST 23, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 08/19-08/23 appeared first on Publishing Trends. Are Bookstores a Waste of Space?

Blog Post 105

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 105

Publishing Trends

JUNE 7, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Costco Cuts Books, What Does This Mean for Publishers? Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.

Publishing 105

Publishing Publishing Publisher Blog Post 105

Publishing Trends

AUGUST 30, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. The Censorship Battle in Florida Continues as US Publishers Sue Will Fantasy Continue to Find Strong Sales This Fall? Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.

Blog Post 98

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 98

Publishing Trends

AUGUST 9, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.

Blog Post 105

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 105

Jane Friedman

AUGUST 31, 2023

Photo by karina zhukovskaya Note from Jane: In the earliest days of my career, I served as managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, and one of the nicest parts of my job was calling up winners of our writing contests, including the National Self-Published Book Awards. The publishing world changes fast. Fast forward to 2023.

Publishing 138

Publishing Publisher Publishing Electronics 138

Publishing Trends

MARCH 29, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. AAP 2023-2024 Statshot Released The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 03/25-03/29 appeared first on Publishing Trends. What are the Numbers?-

Publishing 110

Publishing Publishing Publisher Blog Post 110

Nick Ursborne

APRIL 21, 2023

This time I asked GPT-4 to write me a 40-page Kindle book I could publish on Amazon. Homework #5 is to write a blog post on this exact topic. I put it all together… did some final edits… and then uploaded the text and cover art to Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing site, using a pen name, Nick Tapvana. How long did this all take?

Publisher 208

Publisher Publishing Publishing Food 208

Publishing Trends

JUNE 21, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. DEI Debacle- Is Publishing Addressing it or Dismissing it? Sounds and Spaces- How Author Kevin Kwan is Inspired Barnes & Noble Buys Tattered Cover Bookstore but is it’s Fate in Good Hands?

Blog Post 107

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 107

Publishing Trends

JUNE 14, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Would You Name Your Baby After a Fandom? Is The New York Times Bestseller List Biased?

Blog Post 108

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 108

Publishing Trends

MAY 19, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. How have publishers reacted to the increasing number of book bans in Florida and across the South? How has TikTok influenced the book publishing industry? How has TikTok influenced the book publishing industry?

Publishing 140

Publishing Publishing Publisher Blog Post 140

Publishing Trends

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. What new feature is Kindle Direct Publishing testing for their audiobooks ? What did publishing associations in the UK ask the government to do in relation to AI ? How can AI be used to modernize Shakespeare ?

Publishing 119

Publishing Publishing Publisher Blog Post 119

Publishing Trends

JUNE 28, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 06/24-06/28 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

Blog Post 104

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 104

Jane Friedman

JANUARY 17, 2024

Photo by Ryan Graybill on Unsplash Today’s post is by novelist Kyla Zhao. This week, my sophomore novel Valley Verified came out into the world—exactly one year after my debut novel The Fraud Squad was published. Back then, I was blissfully ignorant of the intricacies of the publishing industry.

Publisher 116

Publisher Publishing Publishing Promotion 116

Publishing Trends

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. What did Bloomsbury chief say was a threat to the publishing industry? Why did Toni Morrison leave publishing? Why did multiple textbook publishers withdraw from Oklahoma?

Publishing 115

Publishing Publishing Publisher Blog Post 115

Publishing Trends

MARCH 15, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Why is the Gig Economy a Risky Model for Those in Publishing? Where is the Line for Publishing Posthumously? The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 03/11-03/15 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

Blog Post 117

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 117

Publishing Trends

APRIL 19, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Why Publishers are Turning to the World of Fan Fiction? Publishers Stand in Solidarity Against Latest Book Bans The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 04/15-04/19 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

Blog Post 111

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 111

Publishing Trends

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Is TikTok Making a Difference in Publishing? The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 12/04 -12/08 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

Publishing 115

Publishing Publishing Publisher Blog Post 115

Publishing Trends

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Why is middle grade and young adult publishing suffering? How has European publishing responded to generative AI ? Why is middle grade and young adult publishing suffering? Is Scholastic enabling book bans?

Publishing 119

Publishing Publishing Publisher Blog Post 119

Publishing Trends

MAY 3, 2024

E very week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Like All Statistics, Book Stats Are Open to Interpretation The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 04/29-05/03 appeared first on Publishing Trends. Who Makes Up YA Readers?

Blog Post 111

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 111

Publishing Trends

MARCH 8, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.

Blog Post 119

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 119

Publishing Trends

MARCH 22, 2024

Ever week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major n ews for the week. Publishers Try to Oppose Internet Archives Appeal Again What are the Big Take Aways of the London Book Fair? Why is Russian Literature so Popular? What is Fabulism? Why is Russian Literature so Popular?

Blog Post 115

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 115

Publishing Trends

JANUARY 12, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 01/08-01/12 appeared first on Publishing Trends. Open Ai Facing More Lawsuits Why Should We Read the Classics?

Publishing 110

Publishing Publishing Publisher Blog Post 110

The Creative Penn

AUGUST 25, 2024

How can you successfully self-publish in Germany? This episode is sponsored by Publisher Rocket , which will help you get your book in front of more Amazon readers so you can spend less time marketing and more time writing. A year later, I published my first book, and I got to make a living from it almost immediately.

Publisher 98

Publisher Publishing Publishing Ads 98

Publishing Trends

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. What are some publishing trends to keep an eye on in 2024? What can publishers learn from influencers ? The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 9/25- 9/29 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

Publishing 114

Publishing Publishing Publisher Blog Post 114

Publishing Trends

APRIL 12, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Oldest Book in Existence Up for Auction The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 04/08-04/12 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

Blog Post 111

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 111

Publishing Trends

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. OpenAi Book Lawsuit Has Been Partially Dismissed, Why?

Blog Post 119

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 119

Publishing Trends

MARCH 1, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Schools Celebrate Nationwide Read Across America Day Have Publishing Companies Pledges Faltered? Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.

Blog Post 113

Blog Post Publishing Publishing Publisher 113