One of the best ways an author can learn their own storytelling craft lies in what we already avidly do: take in other creators’ stories.

Tips for avoiding stereotypes and tokenism, and presenting more interesting, complex, three-dimensional queer characters.

Memoirists have a lot of leeway in choosing a pitching strategy. But with freedom comes great responsibility, and it's easier to get into trouble when there isn't a tried-and-true formula to follow.

Scholar Adam Mastroianni argues that pop culture—whether the medium is movies, music, books, or games—has become an oligopoly.

The latest on Substack, TikTok, James Patterson and more.

Readyland books work with Amazon Alexa to allow kids to talk with characters, respond to questions, play games, choose songs, and more.

Parea seeks to publish books by new authors and help them find an audience by targeting influencers.

The Palace Project app allows library patrons to access all of their library’s digital content through a single interface.

Raven Quill clients will move with their agents and be represented by Tobias going forward.

Zando, established in 2020 and known for its big-name partnerships, has announced yet another: a partnership with Crooked Media, a liberal media company.

United Talent Agency, one of the biggest entertainment agencies in the world, has acquired Curtis Brown UK.

The imprint is a partnership with Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives and will focus on publishing nonfiction work by Black and Brown authors.

The re-launched imprint, housed under Simon & Schuster, will focus on page-to-screen adaptations and build on MTV series and personalities.

A recent discussion highlighted the value of finding the right audience, not necessarily the largest.

Angela Bole, who will be the new CEO of Firebrand, focused on building an inclusive membership at the IBPA.

Tertulia generates recommendations from both social media buzz and knowledgeable voices you choose.

Through June 11, US print book sales were tracking 7 percent lower than in the same period in 2021, according to NPD Books.

Author Marie Force surveyed her readers to find out what makes them turn against an author they once loved and stop buying their books.

In our last issue, we raised a red flag for self-published authors using 979 ISBNs who might experience trouble selling print editions via Amazon.

Spotify’s CEO told investors that the company plans to compete for a piece of the global audiobook market.

A Virginia political candidate has filed suit against a Barnes & Noble in Virginia Beach for carrying two “obscene” books.

Providing feedback to every pitch would leave agents no time for their existing clients. Instead, check your own first pages for weak spots.

The 10 biggest book markets in the United States have seen their sales performance decline relative to the overall market.

The latest in trends, Amazon, online publishing, audiobooks and more.

Twin Flame is a nonfiction imprint focused on “spirituality, tantra, relationships, and sexuality” that will publish up to two dozen books per year.