New agent at Enliven Endeavors
Most recently an editor at Riverhead, Calvert Morgan looks to represent “writers of vision and ambition.”
Most recently an editor at Riverhead, Calvert Morgan looks to represent “writers of vision and ambition.”
The press release says, “[People need] not another life hack, but actual wisdom for the complexity of modern existence.”
Key Lime will focus on adult nonfiction. When it’s “the right fit,” they will also consider fiction, poetry, children’s, and more.
The latest in the Baker & Taylor closure, traditional publishing, self-publishing, culture & politics, and AI.
Likely it’s because of Amazon shifting fully to what’s known as the A10 algorithm, which deprioritizes traffic from paid advertising.
Employees learned during a town hall this week that the company will wind down operations by the end of this year.
A new policy from Spotify about AI-generated content serves as example for what Amazon could implement regarding books, if they care to.
Science fiction has the fastest sales increases over the prior year, dystopian fiction is on the rise, and thriller and fantasy are slowing down.
Royal Road has been quietly creating an established path for SFF authors to launch profitable writing careers.
Scarlett Press will publish “commercial, fast-paced, romance-forward books in all genres” for readers older than 18.
Align Insight will publish on topics such as self-help, lifestyle, psychology, relationships, memoir, and leadership.
Ryan is the author of 16 psychological thrillers, winning five Agathas and the Mary Higgins Clark Award. This is her fourth USA Today bestseller.
In July 2025, I talked with Noret Flood (puddles4263) about his experience with Royal Road. Here are highlights from our conversation.
Two authors, Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, are heading up AWE, a new imprint focused on military thrillers.
In July 2025, I talked with Seth Ring (WildCard) about his experience on Royal Road. Here are highlights from our conversation.
Indie bookstore Goldsboro Books has launched Fresh Ink, a subscription service dedicated to debut literary fiction.
Educational publisher BookLife wants to expand its reach into trade (consumer) publishing with the new children’s imprint.
The virtuous alternative to Amazon launched ebooks in the US market earlier this year and has now followed suit in the UK for Apple and Android.
In a brand partnership with Hellmann’s mayonnaise, Armentrout’s latest is now available in a special edition printed with garlic-infused ink.
Greenleaf and Amplify, two of the most established US-based hybrid publishers, have been acquired by the new private equity–backed firm.
Beginning October 2, authors can check an online searchable list to see if their works are included in the Anthropic settlement.
Libraries have reported issues with orders at B&T, and the company is clearly experiencing financial difficulties.
Audible says they’re curating their Plus catalog in a way that maintains the value of the credit system, but authors fear that’s not the case.
The latest in scams, traditional publishing, culture & politics, and the articles everyone is talking about.
On its About page, you’ll learn that the Oakland Review of Books is “an exercise in counterprogramming.”
The UK-based press is a new, independent publisher of illustrated nonfiction books, focusing on gardens, plants, nature, art, and creativity.
Smith Street Books, an independent publisher of nonfiction, has launched a children’s imprint, Little Smith.
UK-based DK is launching a lifestyle imprint with a focus on nonfiction categories such as cooking, crafts, gardens, and nature.
The publisher splits profits with authors after costs are recovered and invests equal resources in every title published.
This marks a return to agenting for Laura Mamelok; she was previously with Susanna Lea for a decade.
Adam Morgan, founder of Chicago Review of Books, has launched an online magazine dedicated to fine press books, including reviews and news.
You can download the app and start streaming more than 400 hours of ad-supported content if you have a Roku or Amazon Fire TV.
The latest in bestsellers, trends, accessibility, culture & politics, and AI.
The proposed split is common in publishing contracts for sharing the proceeds in copyright infringement cases.
In the spring, the nonprofit NaNoWriMo closed due to financial problems, among other complications. Now there’s a replacement event.
The Association of American Publishers reports that sales have declined 1.7 percent during the first half of 2025, compared to 2024.
From the first annual Association of American Literary Agents’ conference in NYC, here’s what’s on industry professionals’ minds.
Arizona Bell has joined as an agent, specializing in nonfiction that tackles resilience, belief, and the human spirit under pressure.
This is not the first time Trump has sued a publisher; so far none of his lawsuits against publishers have been successful.
This is the fourth ownership change for the distributor in recent years; it was bought out by current CEO Aman Kochar from Follett in 2021.
Shari Lapena is a former lawyer and English teacher whose nine novels have been New York Times, UK Sunday Times, and Globe and Mail bestsellers.
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.
Spotify has launched a “Big on BookTok” landing page offering audiobook playlists based on viral book recommendations on TikTok.
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.
The latest in children’s publishing, the Anthropic settlement, media, culture & politics, and AI.
If publishers want to support independent bookstores through co-op specifically, they probably need to re-envision how these programs work.
Plainspoken Books is a new nonfiction trade imprint focused on Midwest stories.
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Now authors can sell their AI-generated audiobooks directly through ElevenReader and earn a 60 percent royalty rate.