A literary fiction author dipped her toe into Amazon’s serialization platform Kindle Vella. Here’s why she did it, and her thoughts so far.

Every year, NPR and Edison Research release a report on spoken word audio, which includes consumption of radio, podcasts, and audiobooks.

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The influential art gallery is collaborating with author Emma Cline on Picture Books, which will pair authors with visual artists on individual books.

Santa Monica is known for adult nonfiction but starting next year will begin releasing a mix of YA fiction and nonfiction.

Bittrich formerly worked as an editor at Pen and Press and Flatiron Books.

Earlier this year, the Digital Public Library of America struck a deal with Amazon Publishing to license its ebooks to libraries.

Webtoon Wattpad Studios is launching Webtoon Unscrolled, a new graphic novel imprint that will bring previously digital-only Webtoon comics to bookstores.

Consistent with themes in other genres, the SFF category performs best in series and with elements of romance.

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Dohle argues that the existing market is more vibrant and competitive than ever, and PRH’s acquisition model preserves competition among its imprints.

The acquisitions of Findaway and Audiobooks.com signal a possible shakeup in the US audiobook market and more competition with Audible.

US bookstore performance continues to look good versus last year, according to Census Bureau figures.

For anyone active in the literary/MFA community, this is merely the latest critique of MFA programs, a well-worn punching bag at this point.

Brechner says the ABA’s policies are shifting away from defending publishers against calls for censorship that affect not only booksellers but also schools.

What does creativity have to do with business? A lot, it turns out. It’s just a different kind of creativity than you engage with when you write.

One marketer offers an opinion about why the promise of NFTs will most likely not upturn the whole publishing industry.

Applying craft techniques—like complexity and telling details—is crucial to bringing our parents, and their humanity, to life on the page.

Print book sales are up by more than 10 percent over 2020, with all major categories seeing positive growth except for juvenile nonfiction.

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Amazon KDP’s new transparency code is similar to a QR code and included next to the book’s barcode on the back cover of POD titles.

The Book Report Network is hosting an annual event where publishers suggest book club selections to booksellers, librarians, and book group leaders.

Yet another well-established author has launched an imprint under an existing company—this time with Wattpad.

Audio-first publisher Podium has announced a new partnership initiative for its voice talent.

Growth in the children’s market continues, especially for series and licensed characters; BookTok emerges as an organic social media boost for backlist YA.