Stanford/Harvard are deliberately cruel to NTT faculty
Changes in faculty position often reflect personal biases rather than merit, as qualified individuals face unjust purging despite their accomplishments.
Amazon is shutting down its Kindle Vella serialized story platform in February 2025
Amazon is shutting down its Kindle Vella platform in February 2025 due to lackluster engagement since its 2021 launch.
Journals with high rates of suspicious papers flagged by science-integrity start-up
Argos identifies high-risk research papers and highlights publishers with troubling records to promote transparency and integrity in scientific publishing.
The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next
The Black List has successfully expanded into publishing to further support writers beyond screenplays.
The Black List Helped Reshape Hollywood. Can It Change Publishing?
Franklin Leonard expands the Black List to support novelists, addressing the challenges of the publishing industry and aiming to discover overlooked talent.
The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next
The Black List has successfully expanded into publishing to further support writers beyond screenplays.
The Black List Helped Reshape Hollywood. Can It Change Publishing?
Franklin Leonard expands the Black List to support novelists, addressing the challenges of the publishing industry and aiming to discover overlooked talent.
Multiple promotions and hires in children's publishing demonstrate a shift towards integrated operations and enhanced digital marketing strategies.
A guide to the Nature Index
The Nature Index tracks global research output and collaboration through a system of Counts and Shares related to publication contributions.
Overcoming Rejection to Fulfill Our Dreams
Parenting is filled with uncertainties, and embracing the mindset of 'Maybe' can help alleviate stress for parents.
Tu David Phu's cookbook is a love letter to Oakland and his mom
Bryant Terry's 4 Color Books aims to mentor diverse voices in publishing, exemplified by Tu David Phu's upcoming cookbook showcasing Vietnamese American cuisine.
Oracle Goes Ad-Free, The Way To Be; No Longer Printing Green | AdExchanger
Oracle's decision to exit the ad tech business allows for greater focus on growth and AI opportunities.
Working on video games taught me how to write
The author's journey illustrates that unconventional paths can lead to fulfilling careers, highlighting the significance of video games in their writing success.
Edwin Frank founded NYRB Classics in 1999, publishing over 500 diverse titles.
NYRB publications encompass literature, history, travel, and original works with excellent prose and varied geographical settings.
Here's the longlist for the NBCC's 2023 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The National Book Critics Circle announced the longlist for the Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The prize celebrates literature in translation and recognizes the work of translators in expanding American literary culture.
The Best Short Books to Read in 2023
Publishing industry often prioritizes longer books for perceived value.
New Directions is releasing a series of short books called the Storybook series.
Telling tales: Zimbabwe's Weaver Press celebrates 25 years of championing truth-telling fiction
Weaver Press, an independent publishing company in Zimbabwe, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The company focuses on publishing literary fiction and academic nonfiction to present a complex picture of Zimbabwe to the outside world.
Betty A. Prashker, Book Publishing Pioneer, Is Dead at 99
Betty A. Prashker was instrumental in elevating feminist literature while also promoting commercial fiction, redefining the role of women in publishing.
The New Trend In Book Covers Is Old-Timey Animals | Defector
The book cover design evolves from color blob trends to depicting old-timey animals, reflecting authors' identities and broader design movements.
How the Story Turns Out | The Point Magazine
Edwin Frank founded NYRB Classics in 1999, publishing over 500 diverse titles.
NYRB publications encompass literature, history, travel, and original works with excellent prose and varied geographical settings.
Here's the longlist for the NBCC's 2023 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The National Book Critics Circle announced the longlist for the Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The prize celebrates literature in translation and recognizes the work of translators in expanding American literary culture.
The Best Short Books to Read in 2023
Publishing industry often prioritizes longer books for perceived value.
New Directions is releasing a series of short books called the Storybook series.
Telling tales: Zimbabwe's Weaver Press celebrates 25 years of championing truth-telling fiction
Weaver Press, an independent publishing company in Zimbabwe, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The company focuses on publishing literary fiction and academic nonfiction to present a complex picture of Zimbabwe to the outside world.
Betty A. Prashker, Book Publishing Pioneer, Is Dead at 99
Betty A. Prashker was instrumental in elevating feminist literature while also promoting commercial fiction, redefining the role of women in publishing.
The New Trend In Book Covers Is Old-Timey Animals | Defector
The book cover design evolves from color blob trends to depicting old-timey animals, reflecting authors' identities and broader design movements.
Vault Books to Publish Print Editions of Aethon Books' LitRPG Titles
Vault Books expands collaboration with Aethon Books to publish illustrated light novel adaptations of popular LitRPG webcomics.
Are Bookstores Just a Waste of Space?
The pandemic benefited bookstores, leading to a slight increase in independent stores despite overall uncertain book sales trends.
A Lot of Us Are Gone': How the Push to Diversify Publishing Fell Short
Lisa Lucas's hiring symbolized industry change, but her abrupt firing sparked discussions about diversity and representation in publishing.
Media Briefing: Pubs Q2 earnings look rosy thanks to AI deals and an improved ad market
Recovery trend in publishers' businesses is evident, with increases in digital advertising revenue and overall positive performance in various metrics.
Sports Illustrated will continue its print edition under a new publisher
Sports Illustrated operations continue with Minute Media as new publisher
Authentic Brands Group revoked Arena Group's publishing license for Sports Illustrated
Mass layoffs at Sports Illustrated' put the future of the publication in limbo
Publisher of Sports Illustrated, Arena Group, plans to lay off staff after its license to use the brand's name was revoked by Authentic Brands Group.
The layoffs could potentially affect all NewsGuild workers represented by the employee union.
The Arena Group acquired publishing rights from ABG in 2019 and has faced challenges since, including the firing of its CEO and changes in publication frequency.
Sports Illustrated will continue its print edition under a new publisher
Sports Illustrated operations continue with Minute Media as new publisher
Authentic Brands Group revoked Arena Group's publishing license for Sports Illustrated
Mass layoffs at Sports Illustrated' put the future of the publication in limbo
Publisher of Sports Illustrated, Arena Group, plans to lay off staff after its license to use the brand's name was revoked by Authentic Brands Group.
The layoffs could potentially affect all NewsGuild workers represented by the employee union.
The Arena Group acquired publishing rights from ABG in 2019 and has faced challenges since, including the firing of its CEO and changes in publication frequency.
Bit is a powerful tool for publishing NPM packages in 2024.
Using Bit allows you to design, develop, build, test, and version a component in isolation, treating it as its own independent entity.
Square Enix Wants To Make Fewer Games
Square Enix plans to publish fewer games and focus more on marketing.
The company acknowledges its failure to market its recent catalog and intends to strengthen its publishing function.
It was smart to write when I was so angry': Bonnie Garmus on the winning formula behind Lessons in Chemistry
Bonnie Garmus's novel, Lessons in Chemistry, was inspired by a frustrating experience of sexism in the workplace.
Despite facing rejection 98 times, the book became a global phenomenon, selling over 6 million copies and being translated into 42 languages.
E-books are fast becoming tools of corporate surveillance
Three in ten Americans read digital books, making them subject to the data collection practices of Big Publishing and Big Tech.
The lack of federal laws allows tech and publishing companies to surveil readers of digital books across the internet.
Book Deals: Week of December 11, 2023
Thomas & Mercer acquires world rights to Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado's new series
Ballantine buys rights to Italian bestseller The Tearsmith for North America
Some of This Year's Best Reads Weren't New Books at All. Here Are the Best.
Publishers often republish older works to introduce them to new readers.
Reissues and discoveries of out-of-print novels, art exhibits, plays, and collaborations were popular in 2023.
Why AI, revenue diversification and ad spend are the defining 2024 trends for media companies
Publishers and media companies are focusing on engaging readers for continued loyalty, diversifying offerings, reaching younger generations, and using AI to their advantage.
Publishers are building direct relationships with readers and leveraging first-party data to deliver personalized content and mitigate the threat posed by AI-powered search.
A.I. Has Taken Self-Publishing By Storm. Writers and Publishers Weigh In On How to Cope
OpenAI has been sued multiple times this year for copyright infringement from famous authors.
Self-published books generated by AI are entering the market, putting pressure on publishers to regulate content.
The Ghost of Johnnie Taylor Reflects
Chaun Ballard has received prestigious awards for his poetry collections, including the 2023 A. Poulin, Jr. Prize.
Publishers battle with AI search engine Perplexity over information use
Conflict between publishers and AI companies over information control and profits in the AI era.