Publishing Industry Reporting

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In the spring, the nonprofit NaNoWriMo closed due to financial problems, among other complications. Now there’s a replacement event.

From the first annual Association of American Literary Agents’ conference in NYC, here’s what’s on industry professionals’ minds.

Adam Morgan, founder of Chicago Review of Books, has launched an online magazine dedicated to fine press books, including reviews and news.

The Association of American Publishers reports that sales have declined 1.7 percent during the first half of 2025, compared to 2024.

The new partnership acts as an expansion upon Disney-owned Marvel Unlimited, Marvel’s current digital comics subscription service.

The publisher says the launch is in response to a “clear market need,” especially for young readers.

The former owners of Tattered Cover have launched Left Field Publishing, where authors pay half of the upfront costs and share royalties with the company.

This is not the first time Trump has sued a publisher; so far none of his lawsuits against publishers have been successful.

Plainspoken Books is a new nonfiction trade imprint focused on Midwest stories.

Patterson is already known for giving money to bookstores, librarians, and literacy programs. Now he’s turning his attention to fellow authors.

The biggest US publisher recently reported that sales are up by 2 percent but profits fell 12 percent versus 2024 due to increased costs.

To mark the 10-year anniversary of this newsletter’s launch, here’s a look at some of the biggest industry changes in the past decade.

Simon & Schuster’s CEO Jonathan Karp is stepping down to run his own imprint, Simon Six, as soon as a replacement can be found.

For those who dream of opening a bookstore but don’t want the headaches, maybe try this little game for $20.

Tech studio Hidden Door is building immersive environments with choose-your-own-adventure stories based on famous public-domain works.

Scribner Editions will publish literary fiction and narrative nonfiction that plays with genre, form, and style.

HarperCollins grew profits by 10 percent in fiscal year 2025 but saw disappointing results in the fourth quarter, when earnings dropped 12 percent.

The member-based nonprofit will be dedicated to “promoting literacy, amplifying Black voices, and preserving Black culture.”

When crowdfunding publisher Unbound went bankrupt the former CEO purchased the assets for a new venture, which has also gone belly up.

One Word at a Time will provide educational resources to school libraries and help connect children’s readers and authors.

Solstice Books will publish sci-fi/fantasy, romantasy, and horror starting in spring 2026.

Romancing the Data has launched an event directory to help authors and readers find events in the US, Canada, and online.

A statement from the company says, “Our new logo is … fun, friendly, and focused on books—just like Goodreads.”

United Publishing Group brings together Forefront Books, Histria Books, and Unicorn Publishing Group in the UK.