Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, has launched the Books Like Us First Novel Contest to “facilitate accessibility to underrepresented writers and celebrate the diversity of readers across the United States.”

The Self-Published Science Fiction Competition is for stand-alone novels or first in a series. All entries must be published and available for purchase

As the creator economy heats up, Curious Fictions, a site designed in 2017 for authors of short fiction, quietly chugs away in the background.

Compared to 2020, print unit sales are up 25 percent. Adult fiction continues to see gains, with graphic novels experiencing the most growth

Media outlets continue to report on tensions surrounding the book deal that Simon & Schuster struck with Mike Pence in March.

The private equity firm Elliott Investment Management, which owns Barnes & Noble and Waterstones, has acquired US-based Paper Source.

After allegations of sexual misconduct were reported against Bailey in The New York Times, his publisher, Norton, took his biography out of print in late April and reverted all rights.

The $8.45 billion acquisition includes a catalog of 17,000 TV shows and 4,000 films.

Amazon Publishing, with a catalog of about 10,000 titles, made it possible for US public libraries to purchase ebook and audiobook licenses.

Two weeks ago, I covered the creator economy. We will likely see commentary and profiles on this for years to

The publishing world has often pondered who the next Oprah-level tastemaker would be. In recent years, the mantle has been picked up by a number of celebrities.

Booksellers hope publishers will help preserve the entire book ecosystem and culture for future generations,

Freelance writing—even for little or no pay—offers a low-stakes way to gain publication credit, hone your skills, and raise your visibility.

Paying attention to your own visceral reactions and thoughts can help you create richly developed characters who leap off the page.

Showing the moments of normalcy brings the reader more fully into your life, and heightens the drama when traumatic events occur.

What you earn is about what business model you can envision or build for yourself and whether it's sustainable for you over the long term.

When you’ve finished your story, it’s time to step into a stewardship role to place it in the best position to connect with readers.

True forgiveness can take years to achieve. That’s why memoirs take longer to write than novels. But it’s worth the effort.

The 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act, sponsored by Democratic representatives Ted W. Lieu and Teresa Leger Fernández, would create a new grant program administered by the Department of Labor

UK’s Publishers Association recently released sales figures for 2020, reporting that total consumer sales were up by 7 percent over the prior year.

Author Events Publicists in the UK expect to return to in-person events in September. Most will continue with virtual or

4 Color Books will work with BIPOC chefs, writers, artists, activists, and innovators on illustrated nonfiction books.

Peachtree Teen, coming in summer 2022, will release nine to 12 new titles a year.

Hometown World is an illustrated children’s book imprint that produces customized regional picture books.

OverDrive now offers streaming media entertainment and learning in addition to ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines.