The plaintiffs’ attorneys are now collecting contact information from all authors and publishers who may be part of the class.

After writing a viral post—about a topic she’s disinclined to dwell on—an author reflects on the worth of chasing that virality again.

In terms of reaching new readers, literary citizenship might prove to be a better investment than any money paid to an online marketing guru.

The latest in traditional publishing, Substack, AI, and culture & politics.

The new company currently offers a class, via web and app, on How to Write a Novel, with 50 hours of conversations with contemporary authors.

The member-based nonprofit will be dedicated to “promoting literacy, amplifying Black voices, and preserving Black culture.”

HarperCollins grew profits by 10 percent in fiscal year 2025 but saw disappointing results in the fourth quarter, when earnings dropped 12 percent.

Your responses will help educate writers and everyone in the profession about prevailing attitudes toward AI.

Authors can decide if they wish to opt in; if they agree, they’ll be paid a 20 percent royalty rate.

AI advocates argue that class certification could potentially force a settlement that could cripple both the company and the broader AI sector.

With a focus on quality over quantity, the UK company offers “publish ready” translations in five languages at an affordable price.

I asked literary agent Kate McKean a few questions that have been on my mind about the current state of the industry.

The stories we carry from our families may seem ordinary, but fictionalizing them can honor our roots and keep them alive for future generations.

Even with no book to promote, one author finds that writing a monthly newsletter nourishes her life and craft in surprising ways.

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One Word at a Time will provide educational resources to school libraries and help connect children’s readers and authors.

Rocket Fox will publish activity books and commercial nonfiction “from experts on topics that really matter to children and their families.”

Bestselling, award-winning romance author Carol Ericson has written over 65 books, mostly romantic suspense for Harlequin Intrigue.

When crowdfunding publisher Unbound went bankrupt the former CEO purchased the assets for a new venture, which has also gone belly up.

Amazon KDP now asks author-publishers to answer questions about ebook accessibility, mainly for the benefit of visually impaired readers.

The self-publishing veteran and I spoke about how things have changed since he began and how he succeeds on his own terms today, without Amazon.

Three distinctive monthly bestseller lists: top 50 hidden gems, top 50 self-published ebooks, and top 50 self-published print books.

After attending a convention in order to connect with readers, one author examines what went well and what she’ll do differently next time.

Next time you find yourself with a stack of not-quite-right books, instead of trashing them ask: What story can I still tell with these?

Books might be marketed as fiction, but it’s the truth and possibility thereof that intrigues us and offers understanding and connection.