Getting Traditionally Published

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

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

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

RBmedia is the corporate parent of multiple publishers of audiobooks

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.

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.

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

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

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

Founded as part of the McSweeney’s publishing empire in 2003, The Believer was beloved in the literary community almost from launch.

Unbound Firsts will take on two writers of color every year for a debut work of either fiction or nonfiction.

After producing an entirely virtual book fair in 2020, Frankfurt hosted a hybrid event last week that saw reduced attendance and exhibitors.

 Bluemoose is an award-winning independent publisher of adult fiction. In summer 2022, Bluemoose will begin publishing nonfiction.

Social media listening services and advertising analytics help publishers customize book marketing and improve reach

A recent panel of publishing industry vets discussed how they’re adapting to paper shortages and extended shipping times

Starting with three titles in 2023, Macmillan’s Flatiron Books is launching a nonfiction imprint, Moment of Lift Books, led by Melinda French Gates.

Rocket Bird Books will focus on picture books “with no limits.” Beginning in 2023, it will release 10 picture books,

Last year was the first time since 2013 that annual ebook unit sales grew, increasing by 22 percent year over year, according to NPD BookScan.

Grand Central Publishing, an imprint at Hachette, has announced a deal for a new psychological thriller by bestselling author Colleen Hoover.

One imprint, Clock Tower, will publish fiction for all ages by underrepresented and diverse authors.

NPD BookScan recently released figures for thriller book sales in the US, a category that accounts for one in eight adult fiction books sold.

A group of independent bookstores is hosting a free, virtual gathering, Reimagining Bookstores, on October 18 and 19.

The University of Nebraska Press is launching Zero Street Fiction, an imprint that will focus on literary fiction and short story collections written by LGBTQ+ authors

In the US, three book publishing executives—Doug Hardy (formerly at Random House), Gary June (formerly at Pearson and Dorling Kindersley), and Tim Moore