It pays 80 percent of proceeds to the author, although it’s yet to be seen what kind of money might be earned on a title-by-title basis.

According to Circana BookScan, 2024 US print book sales ended up 0.56 percent ahead of 2023.

The December 2024 bestseller lists are now available at the Hot Sheet website, free to everyone. Here are some points of interest.

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

One writer found herself chained to an idea that just wasn’t working, and needed fresh perspective from a colleague in order to break free.

When trying to best tell a particular story, consider that some medium other than words on a page might be the right solution.

It’s tempting to agonize over the best way to get the words down, but all that matters is to choose a project, write it, and ask for support.

Protagonist, antagonist, rising and falling action, arc of change, emotion—all must be developed in a picture book, and in under 500 words.

It’s an artist’s job to trust that deep satisfaction from our creative work arrives by keeping at it even when we feel stuck.

Even if you decide to design and format your own book, it’s important to be aware of fundamental elements of book composition.

The latest in traditional publishing, self-publishing, media, and culture & politics.

Penelope Douglas is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author.

Several topics I’m keeping an eye on this year with long-term ramifications.

With a late surge in book sales at year end, it’s possible that 2024 print sales will outperform 2023.

A recent Woodrow Wilson biography features AI-enhanced century-old photos. What do readers think about the practice?

Should you self-publish or traditionally publish? This infographic will help you determine the best choice for you and your project.

From my paid newsletter, here's a recap of the book industry issues and trends I find most notable and meaningful as we move into 2025.

A roundup of new publishers, imprints, and agents announced in 2024, as covered in The Hot Sheet.

The latest in TikTok, culture & politics, and AI.

LEAP will publish across nonfiction categories, including memoir, psychology, parenting, cookery, soft business, activism, and more.

Sophia Coppola has partnered with UK publisher Mack to launch Important Flowers, a photo book imprint.

The imprint will publish three nonfiction books each year with select fiction and classics.

Harper Pop will focus on licensed publications, popular culture, and trend-driven publishing for adults and children.

Sourcebooks has launched Stonefruit Studio, a new imprint for children’s books—all ages and formats, fiction and nonfiction.

Wallis Kinney studied planetary science and molecular biology at the University of Colorado and has a master’s degree in economics from Purdue University.