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Keri Barnum and her team share ways to turn talented authors into successful authors.
Book covers in 2026 are about survival at thumbnail size. Typography is louder. Contrast is sharper. White space is confident. Read more â
damonza.com/6-book-cover...
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6 Book Cover Design Trends for 2026 | DAMONZA
Every year I write one of these, and every year the same thing happens. People look for predictions. Whatâs coming next. Whatâs new. But book cover design doesnât really work that way. If you look bac...
https://damonza.com/6-book-cover-design-trends-for-2026/
8 days ago
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The 2026 State of Reading Report shows readers are more habitual, more social, and more digital than ever, with fantasy, audiobooks, and community leading the way. Read More â
fable.co/blog/2026-st...
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Fable | Stories for everyone
https://fable.co/blog/2026-state-of-reading-report
9 days ago
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Netflix says book adaptations drove 4.5B+ global views in 2025, and the ripple effect for publishers is real: massive backlist resurgences, reprints, and new readers worldwide. Read more:
about.netflix.com/en/news/anot...
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Another Exciting Chapter in Our Book-to-Screen Journey and Whatâs to Come - About Netflix
https://about.netflix.com/en/news/another-exciting-chapter-in-our-book-to-screen-journey-and-whats-to-come
10 days ago
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Big supply-chain news in publishing: Lakeside Book Company is expanding againâthis time by acquiring Baker & Taylor Publisher Services. Read More â
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Lakeside Book Company Buys B&T Distribution Arm
The book manufacturing giant Lakeside Book Company has acquired distributor Baker & Taylor Publisher Services, an important asset of the soon-to-be-closed library wholesaler.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/99162-lakeside-book-company-buys-b-t-distribution-arm.html
12 days ago
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Streaming prices are up. Titles keep disappearing. And the last great video rental store? Itâs not BlockbusterâŠitâs your public library. Read More â
www.404media.co/the-last-vid...
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The Last Video Rental Store Is Your Public Library
Audio-visual librarians are quietly amassing large physical media collections amid the IP disputes threatening select availability.
https://www.404media.co/the-last-video-rental-store-is-your-public-library/
14 days ago
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Waterstones says if readers want AI books and if theyâre clearly labelled, they'll sell them. Read the full BBC interview here â
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Waterstones would sell books written by AI, says chain's boss
James Daunt says booksellers instinctively have "disdain" for AI but it could be sold if clearly labelled.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvdkw4xgewo
15 days ago
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Kindle readers are frustrated by SEO-stuffed book titlesâand itâs exposing how Amazonâs discovery system pressures authors to market inside the title itself. Read More:
www.androidauthority.com/kindle-store...
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The Kindle store is getting wrecked by SEO-stuffed book titles â and readers are fed up
SEO-stuffed titles are cluttering the Kindle store, and readers say Amazonâs design is pushing authors to optimize instead of storytell.
https://www.androidauthority.com/kindle-store-seo-stuffed-titles-3617643/
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Spotify just dropped its first-ever 2025 Audiobook Wrappedâromantasy rules the world and listeners are exploring more genres than ever. Read More â
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Spotify Releases 2025 Audiobook Listening Data
For the first time, the streaming giant is including audiobook listening data in its annual Wrapped feature, with Rebecca Yarrosâs Fourth Wing securing its spot as the most-listened-to title of the ye...
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publishing-and-marketing/article/99213-spotify-releases-year-end-audiobook-listening-data-for-2025.html
17 days ago
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blog post: Amazon just rolled out a new gen AI-powered feature for Kindle called Ask This Book. In effect, it's an in-book chatbot, which raises rights concerns...and currently, rightsholders can't opt out
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A federal court issued a permanent injunction blocking the dismantling of IMLS. Read more:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief...
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Federal Court Delivers Judgment to Prevent Dismantling of IMLS
Attorneys general for 21 states sued to prevent the federal government from gutting the Institute of Museum and Library Services and other agencies, and on November 21, Judge John J. McConnell Jr. uph...
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5651
21 days ago
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Today, on Podcast Episodes We Loved, weâre featuring the IBPA Podcast that breaks down the real costs, best-selling genres, and smart marketing moves behind profitable audiobooks. Learn more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QoA...
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Audiobooks: Insider Tips to Produce & Sell Titles More Profitably | IBPA Podcast
YouTube video by Independent Book Publishers Association
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QoAb8Sc8VE
22 days ago
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Sean deLone breaks down why book success rarely comes from the screen. Read More:
dearheadofmine.substack.com/p/hollywood-...
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Hollywood Needs Publishing More than Publishing Needs Hollywood
2,000 Subscribers, Comments, Questions, and Answers
https://dearheadofmine.substack.com/p/hollywood-needs-publishing-more-than
22 days ago
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After a slow summer, September sales snapped back with a 14.4% jump across reporting publishers. Read the full Publishers Weekly breakdown here đ
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Publishing Sales Recovered in September
After sales slumped in July and August, business rebounded in September, according to the AAPâs StatShot report. Sales in the month increased 14.4% at 1,324 publishers, as increases in four major segm...
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/99202-publishing-sales-recover-in-september.html
24 days ago
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đ€ A new University of Cambridge study reveals a stark reality: over half of published novelists believe AI could eventually replace their work. đ Read More:
www.thebookseller.com/news/publish...
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https://www.thebookseller.com/news/published-novelists-believe-ai-will-entirely-replace-authors-work-according-to-university-of-cambridge-research
about 1 month ago
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SheWrites just rounded up the best author-hosted writing podcastsâpacked with craft tips, publishing insights, and plenty of laughs. Learn More:
shewrites.com/authors-with...
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Authors with Great Writing Podcasts | She Writes
Who better to get writing advice from than an author [...]
https://shewrites.com/authors-with-great-writing-podcasts/
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The Future of Publishing wrote about licensing deals, âAIâs original sin,â and why RAG-based systems may reshape content value. Read More:
thefutureofpublishing.com/2025/11/licensing-for-ai-what-should-book-publishers-authors-do/
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Licensing for AI: What Should Book Publishers & Authors Do? â Thad McIlroy - Future Of Publishing
This is a 4,000+ word blog post. It can take 20 minutes to read, aka, an eternity. I apologize. Iâve been working on AI licensing issues for over a year now, and I wanted to share some of what Iâve le...
https://thefutureofpublishing.com/2025/11/licensing-for-ai-what-should-book-publishers-authors-do/
about 1 month ago
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With U.S. audiobook sales hitting $2.2 billion, the industry is buzzing. Read More:
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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#Narration
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The audiobook business is booming. But the bounty isn't being shared by all
Many actors are vying for audiobook roles at a time when the talent pool is expanding and casting is becoming a growing topic of debate.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-09-23/audiobook-voice-actors-casting-wages
about 2 months ago
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Jennifer Lynn Barnesâ "The Inheritance Games" is officially being adapted for TV by Lionsgate Television. Read More:
deadline.com/2025/10/the-...
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âThe Inheritance Gamesâ YA Series Adaptation In Works At Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate Television is expanding its YA content, optioning Jennifer Lynn Barnesâ book series The Inheritance Games for scipted series development.
https://deadline.com/2025/10/the-inheritance-games-ya-series-adaptation-lionsgate-tv-1236574760/
about 2 months ago
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Irish author Roddy Doyle called many of this yearâs Booker entries âa waste of time.â đŹ Read More:
www.thetimes.com/culture/book...
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The Booker jury is right, there are too many bad novels (and I should know)
Roddy Doyle has complained about the standard of novels submitted for this yearâs prize â thatâs because literary fiction is having a crisis of confidence
https://www.thetimes.com/culture/books/article/the-booker-jury-is-right-there-are-too-many-bad-novels-vzhm8z585
about 2 months ago
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BlackBern Partners has launched Civica Media, acquiring two major hybrid publishers which could reshape the indie and hybrid landscape. Read more:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Private Equity Firm Acquires Two Leading Hybrid Publishers
Greenleaf Book Group and Amplify Publishing Group, two of the countryâs oldest and best-known hybrid publishing companies, have been acquired by Civica Media, a new publisher formed by private equity ...
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/98687-private-equity-firm-acquires-two-leading-hybrid-publishers.html
about 2 months ago
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Feeling like you never have time to read anymore? Youâre not aloneâonly 16% of Americans are reading for pleasure these days. Learn more:
www.thecut.com/article/how-...
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18 Well-Read People on How, Exactly, They Find the Time
We ask book critics, authors, Substackers, New York staffers, and more.
https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-find-time-to-read-books.html
2 months ago
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Are you the beneficial copyright owner of a book included in the Anthropic Copyright Settlement? Search the database to see if your book is included. File a claim by March 23, 2026. đ
www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com
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Homepage | Bartz v Anthropic Settlement Site
https://www.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/
2 months ago
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Today, on Podcast Episodes We Loved, weâre featuring the The Alliance of Independent Authors podcast episode âBuilding Business Authority Through Booksâ. Listen here:
selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-busi...
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Audio Interview: Building Business Authority Through Books with Matty Dalrymple and Karen Williams
Matty Dalrymple and Karen Williams discuss how authors can build business authority through well-structured, goal-aligned books.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-business-authority/
2 months ago
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With Baker & Taylor closing its doors, libraries nationwide are racing to find new wholesaling partners and new opportunities are emerging fast. Read more:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Libraries Look to Fill the Gap Left by Baker & Taylor
With the closure of countryâs largest library wholesaler now underway, librarians are searching for new options as Ingram, Bookazine, and even Amazon make their play to court B&T customers left in the...
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/98808-libraries-look-to-fill-the-gap-left-by-baker-taylor.html
2 months ago
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From booming bookstore numbers to genre crossovers like romantasy reshaping the market, NYCC proved the comics industry is thriving. Read More:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Good Vibes at New York Comic Con
Retailers and publishers alike were able to put aside the myriad challenges facing the comics industryâfrom tariffs to the uncertain post-Diamond distribution landscapeâto enjoy a surprisingly upbeat ...
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/98838-good-vibes-at-new-york-comic-con.html
2 months ago
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Marketing your book can be scary, but identifying your procrastination pattern can help you move forward with more clarity. Read More:
janefriedman.com/if-book-mark...
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If Book Marketing Feels Miserable, Read This Now | Jane Friedman
Most of us feel unskilled at marketing, but real resistance to it might reveal an emotional pattern that protects us when visibility feels risky.
https://janefriedman.com/if-book-marketing-feels-miserable-read-this-now/
2 months ago
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CBC Radio show Commotion had a powerful conversation on how the publishing industryâs obsession with sales data shapes the careers of debut authors. Listen here:
www.cbc.ca/arts/commoti...
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Publishing wants debut authors to produce bestsellers. What happens if they don't? | CBC Arts
Writers Tajja Isen and Jen Sookfong Lee explore how sales data affects authors.
https://www.cbc.ca/arts/commotion/publishing-wants-debut-authors-to-produce-bestsellers-what-happens-if-they-don-t-1.7653333
2 months ago
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After 26 years, Bluestockings Bookstore Cooperative has abruptly closed its doors Read More:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Bluestockings Workers Clash with Legal Owners Over Store's Closing
Bluestockings Bookstore Cooperative worker-stewards are going public, complaining that they were given no advance warning that the 26-year-old cooperative bookstore would abruptly shut its doors for b...
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/98670-bluestockings-workers-clash-with-owners-over-store-s-closing.html
2 months ago
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Helene Atwan and team have launched Viva la Book Review, a nonprofit dedicated to reviving thoughtful, paid book criticism in local media outlets across the U.S. Read more:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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New Organization Hopes to Boost Book Reviews
With fewer outlets publishing book criticism, the founders of Viva la Book Review hope to match reviewsâand reviewersâwith local media.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/promotionalss/article/98617-new-organization-hopes-to-boost-book-reviews.html
3 months ago
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A U.S.-based joint venture (with Oracle, Silverlake, & more) will take control of TikTok, retrain its algorithm on U.S. data, and keep the app alive for 170M users. đ Read More:
www.npr.org/2025/09/22/n...
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Deal for TikTok creates U.S. joint venture, and government won't have a stake
The U.S. will get a copy of TikTok's prized content recommendation algorithm, and that the tech company Oracle will provide security.
https://www.npr.org/2025/09/22/nx-s1-5550152/tiktok-deal-joint-venture
3 months ago
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Novel November is back to help you hit 50,000 words in 30 daysâwith tools that track your progress wherever you write. Sign up for free:
prowritingaid.com/novel-november
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Novel November: A 30 Day Writing Challenge
Join the only writing challenge that takes you from blank page to first draft in just one month with the help of bestselling authors.
https://prowritingaid.com/novel-november
3 months ago
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Bookshop.org
has officially launched e-book sales in the U.K., giving readers a new way to buy digital books and support local bookstores. Read More:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Bookshop: Buy books online. Support local bookstores.
An online bookstore that financially supports local independent bookstores and gives back to the book community.
https://Bookshop.org
3 months ago
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Reading Rainbow is returning, with all new episodes! Are you ready? Premieres Oct. 4 on KidZuko Read more:
people.com/reading-rain...
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Reading Rainbow Returns With New Host and Celebrity Guest Stars
Reading Rainbow is back after almost 20 years! The beloved children's TV program â which ran for 26 years before wrapping in 2006 â is celebrated for fostering childhood reading and literacy.
https://people.com/reading-rainbow-returns-with-new-host-and-celebrity-guest-stars-11820937
3 months ago
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Publishing News Update! The big ReaderLink and Baker & Taylor deal? Itâs off the table. For now, theyâll continue operating separately. Read More:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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ReaderLink, B&T Call Off Deal
In a joint statement issued Friday afternoon, ReaderLink and Baker & Taylor announced they have âmutuallyâ agreed to terminate ReaderLinkâs proposed acquisition of the troubled library wholesaler.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/98713-readerlink-b-t-call-off-deal.html
3 months ago
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Today, on Podcast Episodes We Loved, weâre featuring the The Alliance of Independent Authors episode âUnlocking TikTokâthe Slideshow Strategy for Authorsâ with Dale L. Roberts and Marvin Wey. Learn more:
selfpublishingadvice.org/slideshow-st...
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Audio Interview: Unlocking TikTokâthe Slideshow Strategy for Authors with Dale L. Roberts and Marvin Wey
TikTok for authors, slideshow strategy, book marketing, author engagement, social media promotion, Dale L. Roberts and Marvin Wey
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/slideshow-strategy/
3 months ago
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The government shutdown is here hitting libraries across the nation. From paused federal programs to potential agency closures, the ripple effects are real. Read more:
americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...
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How the 2025 Government Shutdown Will Impact Libraries | American Libraries Magazine
The federal government shutdown, which begins today, will have cascading effects across the nation and our economy.
https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/how-the-2025-government-shutdown-will-impact-libraries/
3 months ago
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BookTok has completely reshaped publishing. We think itâs done something amazing: reaching non-readers, making books feel easy and fun and giving a voice to minority authors who might otherwise go unheard. Read more:
theweek.com/culture-life...
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BookTok is reviving publishing â but at what cost?
Social media recommendations are boosting book sales but critics give the trend mixed reviews
https://theweek.com/culture-life/books/booktok-is-reviving-publishing-but-at-what-cost?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3 months ago
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The publishing world is at a crossroads: AI is changing how books are written, researched, and even negotiated, but where do we draw the line? Read more:
www.ft.com/content/44d5...
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Publishing grapples with where to draw the line on AI
FT and Schroders launch Business Book of the Year Award as industry debates new technology
https://www.ft.com/content/44d530bc-a710-4705-be3a-9d11bc23b131
3 months ago
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Donât assume your publisher registered your copyright. Check for yourself. Many writers are finding that publishers skipped this crucial stepâeven when contracts said otherwise. Read more:
writerbeware.blog/2025/08/29/i...
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If Your Publisher Promised to Register Your Copyright, Check Your Registration Now - Writer Beware
NOTE: This post has been updated to clarify that the five-year post-publication window for copyright registration is a limit on benefits (beyond five years, registration is no longer presumed to provi...
http://writerbeware.blog/2025/08/29/if-your-publisher-promised-to-register-your-copyright-check-your-registration-now/
3 months ago
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Kansas City libraries are proving books really do feed the soul and the community. Through the âFood for Finesâ program, overdue fees can be paid with nonperishable food. đ Read more:
www.kctv5.com/2025/09/08/o...
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Overdue library fines help feed families in the Kansas City metro
The âFood for Finesâ program gives readers the option of paying off their library fees with donations of nonperishable food items.
https://www.kctv5.com/2025/09/08/overdue-library-fines-help-feed-families-kansas-city-metro/
3 months ago
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Meet Alexandra Alter, publishing reporter at The New York Times, whoâs always on the hunt for the next Harry Potter-level phenomenon. Read More đ
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/i...
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A Reporter Who Looks for the Books That Make You Tick
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/insider/book-reporting.html
3 months ago
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Make sure readers find your book. You can have the most beautifully crafted, strong story, but if no one knows your book exists, then how can your gifts be seen? Read more:
janefriedman.com/3-publicity-...
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3 Publicity Mistakes Debut Authors Make (and How to Avoid Them) | Jane Friedman
Itâs hard to execute book publicity perfectly the first time around, but thereâs a lot you can do to give your project the best shot at visibility.
https://janefriedman.com/3-publicity-mistakes-debut-authors-make-and-how-to-avoid-them/
3 months ago
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Cardigans, miracles, and clichĂ©sâoh my! đđ McSweeneyâs just dropped a delightful list of collective nouns for librarians, and itâs the cozy chaos we didnât know we needed. Read more:
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/col...
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Collective Nouns for Librarians
A group of librarians is called a cardigan. A collection of empty chairs is called an author reading. A collection of Eric Carle books covered in s...
https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/collective-nouns-for-librarians
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A new NAEP report shows that 12th grade reading skills have hit their lowest level since 1992, with experts linking the decline to pandemic disruptions and rising screen time. Read more:
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/u...
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Reading Skills of 12th Graders Hit a New Low
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/09/us/12th-grade-reading-skills-low-naep.html
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Middle grade may be in a tough spotâbut itâs far from finished. Agents are adapting and finding creative ways to reach young readers. Read more:
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Middle Grade Is Down but Never Out
We asked childrenâs book agents about trends they are seeing in the category, and how they persevere in a tough market.
http://publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/98535-middle-grade-is-down-but-never-out.html
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For the first time, Kindle Unlimited ebooks can now be distributed to libraries, without breaking exclusivity. Read More:
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Kindle Unlimited Authors Can Now Distribute eBooks to Libraries - New Shelves Books
Amazon has updated KDP Select: Kindle Unlimited authors can now distribute ebooks to libraries without breaking exclusivity.
https://newshelves.com/kindle-unlimited-authors-can-now-distribute-to-libraries/
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Big news! Judge William Alsup has delayed preliminary approval of Anthropicâs proposed $1.5 billion copyright settlement over AI book training. Read more:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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Judge Delays Preliminary Approval in Anthropic Copyright Settlement
Expressing various concerns about parts of the $1.5 billion agreement, Judge William Alsup postponed giving preliminary approval to the settlement until September 25.
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/copyright/article/98552-judge-delays-preliminary-approval-in-anthropic-copyright-settlement.html
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Spotifyâs new Follow Along feature blends audio with custom visuals and music, turning listening into a fully immersive experience. Read more:
www.fastcompany.com/91383062/spo...
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Spotify just redesigned the way you'll 'listen' to audiobooks
With 'Follow Along,' the streaming giant adds image and music to its audiobook oeuvre.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91383062/spotify-follow-along
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Tiny Bookshop, a new cozy narrative management game, lets players stock shelves, decorate, and charm customers in the idyllic town of Bookstonbury-by-the-Sea. Read More:
www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
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New Video Game, âTiny Bookshop,â Has Booksellers Talking (and Playing)
The new âcozy narrative managementâ video game from independent studio Skystone Games lets gamers become booksellers and score points for performing tasks. Real-life booksellers give it positive revie...
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/98422-new-video-game-tiny-bookshop-has-booksellers-talking-and-playing.html
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Kristy Cambron, bestselling author and former literary agent, shares five business tips to help writers get closer to bestseller status from the start. Read more:
shewrites.com/business-tip...
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Five Quick-hit Business Tips to Get Writers Closer to Bestseller Status from the Start with Kristy Cambron | She Writes
Kristy Cambron is a bestselling author and former Vice President [...]
https://shewrites.com/business-tips-for-writers-becoming-bestsellers/
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