Author and entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk’s self-help book Twelve and a Half (Harper Business), released on November 30, has sold nearly a half million hardcovers during its first week on sale

Last week, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster filed a response to the US Department of Justice’s antitrust suit,

According to the Romance Writers of America website, multiple board members have resigned, including the president, president-elect,

What’s the difference between a story and a narrative that merely relates a series of events? The protagonist’s internal struggle.

A roundup of new publishers, imprints, agents, and agencies announced in 2021.

Receiving an R&R is good news, and a great opportunity to show agents or editors your revising skills and how you accept feedback.

Giving your book a good title that captures the essence of your story is one of the most important things you’ll do.

Promotion strategy for your book depends greatly on why you’ve written it, what it means to you, and its place in the larger context of your life.

According to the UK’s Publishers Association, audiobooks represent about 6 percent of sales volume and 6.4 percent of value.

Traditional Publishing Some publishers might return to printing their own books. Supply chain issues and long wait times for book

The app known for publishing romance through the Kiss mobile app is now venturing into comics. Kiss Comics has launched with an exclusive adaptation of Anti-Stepbrother by bestselling author Tijan

Launching in 2022, Zestworld will offer creators greater control over their rights within a subscription model for comics.

We only mention this because Saunders’s newsletter, Story Club, ties into his latest craft-focused book, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain.

After interning since 2019, Rachel Yeoh is now an associate literary agent at Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency.

Each Goodreads alternative offers something Goodreads doesn’t—but none of them compare in terms of community size

YA top sellers tend to remain so for a long time, and series do best (no surprise)

One of the most successful audiobook publishers today is likely a company you haven’t heard of: Podium Audio.

We’re now past Black Friday, which analysts considered more of a gray Friday—a result of pandemic precautions and supply chain issues.

Founded in 2009 by Jane Friedman (the former CEO of HarperCollins, not the editor of this newsletter), Open Road launched with a focus on acquiring and selling backlist books in ebook format.

RBmedia is the corporate parent of multiple publishers of audiobooks

A memoir that was published more than 20 years ago has been pulled from distribution by its publisher, Simon & Schuster.

Former president Donald J. Trump has not yet signed a deal for his memoirs, but there are increasing indicators and speculation he will strike a deal with a company outside of the Big Five.

Publishers need to closely collaborate with their authors if they expect that author's large social media following to sell books.

A developmental editor is like any tool in your toolbox. Knowing whether and when to use one will help you get the most bang for your buck.

Perfectionism—the fear of risking failure—is anathema to the writing process, but can be overcome by establishing a different mindset.