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IngramSpark: A Decade of Amplifying Indie Authors and Publishers
For ten years, IngramSpark has been at the forefront of the rapidly changing self-publishing landscape. Now they’re looking ahead to the next 10.
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Appeals Court Sets Oral Argument in Texas Book Rating Case
The Fifth Circuit will hear the state's appeal on November 8. Meanwhile, the law in effect despite being found unconstitutional by a district court.
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Appeals Court Lets Texas Book Rating Law Take Effect, Orders Expedited Hearing
The Fifth Circuit ordered an administrative stay to remain in place while an "expedited" appeals process plays out, effectively allowing Texas to enforce HB 900, the state's controversial book rating law, despite a district court finding it to be "a web of unconstitutionally vague requirements."
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Craig Popelars Leaves Tin House, Masie Cochran Named Interim Publisher
Portland, Ore.–based independent publisher Tin House Books announced that publisher Craig Popelars has stepped down. Editorial director Masie Cochran has been appointed interim publisher.
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Can Spotify Take Digital Audiobooks to the Next Level?
Publishers are betting it will—and at a star-studded event at Spotify’s Manhattan headquarters on October 3, Spotify officially launched its new subscription-based audiobook service in the U.K. and Australia, with a U.S. launch set to come by winter.
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Forefront Books, Donald Miller Launch StoryBrand Books Imprint
Donald Miller, CEO of the marketing company StoryBrand, will release five to 10 books annually beginning next year in partnership with Forefront Books.
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2023: Banned Books Week by the Numbers
As Banned Books Week 2023 gets underway, new data shows that an organized right-wing political movement is continuing to drive a surge in censorship attempts in schools and libraries.
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Writing Books Remains a Tough Way to Make a Living
A new Authors Guild survey finds many authors earning less than minimum wage.
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Simon & Schuster Sets New Return-to-Work Policy
S&S CEO Jonathan Karp outlined a new return-to-work policy that adopts a departmental approach, with managers determining how often their employees need to be in the office.
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Lit Agent Landscape Diversifies Some as Anxieties over Book Business Grow
The results of this year's Association of American Literary Agents biannual membership survey indicate that the agency sector of the book business is diversifying, but is still predominantly white, and issues including burnout and unequal pay remain.
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The State of the Printing Industry
Book manufacturers gathered recently in New York to take stock of the sector in the wake of the pandemic, and to look to the future.
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PW Close-Up: Ulysses Press
For the past four decades, Ulysses Press has been busy reshaping the independent publishing landscape, working to connect readers and authors in a rapidly-evolving, interconnected, data-driven world. Founded by Ray Riegert and Leslie Henriques in 1983, the press, which celebrates its anniversary this year, is now run by their son, CEO Keith Riegert. He spoke to PW about the press' rich history, how he uses data to publish smarter, and how the company gives back.
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New S&S Program, Books Belong, Takes Aim at Book Bans
Simon & Schuster will launch a new "multi-platform education and resources program" during this year's Banned Books Week, as part of an effort to expand the publisher's response to book bans and challenges.
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In a Blistering Opinion, Judge Officially Blocks Texas Book Rating Law
After nearly three weeks, federal judge Alan D. Albright delivered a 59-page written opinion holding that the controversial Texas law "misses the mark" by imposing a web of "unconstitutionally vague" requirements.
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PW Close-Up: Gabriel Valentin's 'Digital Lizards of Doom'
Gabriel Valentin’s graphic novel Digital Lizards of Doom (the first in a planned series) is an "interstellar fantasy" story featuring a lively cast of otherworldly characters trapped by a villainous "Pineapple Demon" inside a video game simulation. Valentin, who has also created a musical act and gameshow based on the Lizards of Doom characters, spoke to PW about writing a graphic novel for today’s readers, the unique storytelling possibilities the format offers, and why imagination–and perseverance–matter.
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How the Chronicle Books Fellowship Program Works
For 20 years, the San Francisco–based publisher has mentored designers and editors through a paid fellowship program outside the internship model.
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New Literature in Translation
We spoke with the publishers bringing David Diop, Annie Ernaux, Yoko Tawada, and others to U.S. readers.
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Saga Press Expands, Moves Under S&S Umbrella
Saga Press will move from Gallery to the flagship division of S&S, beginning with its 2024 titles. The imprint has added a number of staffers, and plans to double the number of titles it publishes per year.
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W.W. Norton Launches Norton Shorts Series
The Norton Shorts series will comprise slim volumes—all less than 200 pages—written on a variety of topics by scholars for the general public.
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Stories to Live By: Spotlight on Alcove Press Nonfiction
Crooked Lane/Alcove launches a robust nonfiction line. (Sponsored)
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