New imprint at Mango Publishing
Mango, a Florida-based independent publisher known for nonfiction, is launching an imprint called Books Save Lives.
New publisher: Compass Rose
Compass Rose is a new publisher that seeks to work closely with independent bookstores to acquire, publish, and market books.
New romance publishing effort: 831 Stories
The founders don’t describe 831 Stories as a publisher. Rather, it’s “an entertainment company with books at the foundation.”
New Canadian publisher of short science fiction and fantasy
It seeks books that are “anti-monarchist, post-capitalist, decolonized, and anti-authoritarian in general.”
Entangled CEO launches production company
The company will license Entangled’s backlist to develop titles for TV, film, and video games.
On the List: Youth Group by Jordan Morris, illustrated by Bowen McCurdy
Jordan Morris is the creator and co-writer of the two-time Eisner-nominated graphic novel Bubble.
The Romance Boom: What’s Selling on Amazon Kindle?
The hottest subcategory is still romantasy. Markets that are growing: later-in-life romance and small-town romance.
Barnes & Noble to Restrict Certain Types of Content from Online Store
The retailer is removing low-quality books as well as some erotica it finds unacceptable.
Traditional publishing book sales in 2023: updated totals
The Association of American Publishers recently released its final sales estimates for 2023 and also improved its data from prior years.
Penguin Random House reports sales increase
The biggest of the Big Five, Penguin Random House, has reported that sales were up by 8.5 percent during the first half of 2024.
Half of Australians use Spotify for audiobooks
One in two Australian audiobook consumers uses Spotify as of 2024, heavily learning toward younger and female audiobook consumers.
Something is happening at SFWA, but what?
Writers started getting anxious when the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association started losing paid staff and board members.
Publishing Advice from a Serial Submitter to Literary Magazines
The outcome of submitting short work for publication is never in your control, but a thoughtful, realistic strategy can improve your odds.
Crowdfunding for Writers Who Need First-Time Guidance
An experienced crowdfunding author offers an overview of the current landscape and tips for how a novice can plan a successful campaign.
The Importance of Interiority in Novels and Memoirs
Interiority adds emotional context for what your characters experience. Learn when interiority is appropriate, and how much to use.
6 Hidden Benefits of Creating a Book Proposal
A proposal is often necessary to present your nonfiction idea to agents and publishers, but the process offers important side benefits as well.
Overcoming Trauma-Induced Writer’s Block Through Mindfulness
Mindfulness practices can help you reconnect to your inner voice, calm your nervous system, and gently approach difficult material.
Cooking Up Success: The TikTok Personality Behind a Bestselling Self-Published Book
A Q&A with Matthew Bounds, who within two years went from no social media at all to millions of followers and best-in-class cookbook sales.
Is It a Book? 5 Ways to Test Your Nonfiction Book Idea
Asking yourself these questions can reveal whether your big idea is well suited to be a book—vs. a podcast, newsletter, or something else.
Links of Interest: August 14, 2024
The latest in traditional publishing, romance, book marketing & promotion, culture & politics, and AI.
New fiction imprint at Macmillan
Flatiron Books, a division of Big Five publisher Macmillan, will launch Pine & Cedar Books next year.
On the List: Everything We Never Said by Sloan Harlow
Sloan Harlow was interested in writing from a very young age, and Everything We Never Said is her debut novel.
Gardener, Baker, Weaver, Architect: How Authors Use AI Today
A conversation with Elizabeth Ann West, co-founder of Future Fiction Academy.
Book sales update: August 14, 2024
After a challenging 2023, Big Five publisher HarperCollins is enjoying a more successful fiscal 2024.
New collaboration makes ebooks from independent publishers more affordable for libraries
Libraries have typically been able only to license ebooks and audiobooks from publishers and aggregators, with no option to buy.