Scarlett Press will publish “commercial, fast-paced, romance-forward books in all genres” for readers older than 18. The list will include self-published and original titles and be led by staffers from Simon & Schuster’s children’s divisions in the US and UK. Learn more. One of the first deals is for Tiffany Hunt’s self-published The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating (and Other War Crimes), as part of a major deal for three books. Learn more about the new-adult genre in this March 2024 article.
Jane Friedman has spent her entire career working in the publishing industry, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; in 2023, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World.
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