Your First Draft is Beautiful — Even if it is a Beautiful Mess
Get Into the Season With These Horror Books
Julie Andrews and Family Lend Voices to Hachette Book Group’s Raising Readers Campaign
Member Spotlight: Maria de Lourdes Victoria
A Sneak Peek at Infernal Vow
Crunchyroll Manga launches in Australia and New Zealand
An Open Book with Ben Broeren
A Black Magic by Joseph Stone (The Haunted Women, 3)
Reflecting on HSS Publishing as Informa Plans to Separate Taylor & Francis
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ACRL Survey: U.S. Academic Library Visits Up 10% as Budgets Stay Flat
The ACRL's 2025 survey finds academic libraries busier than a year ago, with 98.2% of circulation digital, while per-student spending held at $523 and staffing slipped.
Malcolm Edwards, Editor Behind Neuromancer and A Game of Thrones in Britain, Dies at 76
Malcolm Edwards, who published Neuromancer at Gollancz and A Game of Thrones at HarperCollins before two decades at Orion, died on October 3 at 76.
National Writers Union Condemns AI Companies' 'Scan-and-Destroy' Book Operations
The NWU says AI companies are buying print books, slicing off the bindings, scanning the pages and throwing the paper away, and that rare titles could vanish for good.
Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026: Fixing the Broken Library Lending Model
As the industry gathers for Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026, the archaic digital lending model for libraries demands an urgent, equitable overhaul.
SIBA Executive Director Linda-Marie Barrett to Step Down at Year End
The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance says executive director Linda-Marie Barrett will leave at the end of 2026; the board is forming a search committee.
Grace Walker's The Merge Wins the 2026 New Adult Book Prize
Oneworld says Grace Walker's dystopian debut The Merge won the 2026 New Adult Book Prize at Cheltenham Literature Festival on October 11.
Tegan Bennett Daylight Wins the 2026 ASA Medal
The Australian Society of Authors has named writer, critic and teacher Tegan Bennett Daylight the 2026 ASA Medal recipient for her books and her work for other writers.
Reflecting on HSS Publishing as Informa Plans to Separate Taylor & Francis
Informa's decision to separate Taylor & Francis could signal shifts in the scholarly publishing landscape, affecting indie authors' distribution and visibility.
The Post-Lessons in Chemistry Era: Why Publishers Are Desperate for Manufactured Quirky Novelty
In the wake of megasellers like Bonnie Garmus's debut, traditional publishing has developed an unhealthy addiction to manufactured quirky novelty. Here is why the formula is failing readers.
UNAPOLOGETIC LOVE STORY
Explore the compelling romance in 'Unapologetic Love Story' and the demand for authentic neurodivergent representation.
THE DEEP DARK OCEAN
Marine biologist Helen Scales explores bizarre deep-sea life, offering indie authors endless inspiration for crafting unique alien worlds.
Tim Winton, Zana Fraillon and Aaron Fa'Aoso Among 2026 Karajia and Environment Award Winners
The Wilderness Society has named six winners of its 2026 children's nature book awards, from Tim Winton's Ningaloo to a collection by 28 Northern Territory students.
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Your First Draft is Beautiful — Even if it is a Beautiful Mess
Celebrate your first draft; it contains the raw truth that can be refined into a great story.
ACRL Survey: U.S. Academic Library Visits Up 10% as Budgets Stay Flat
The ACRL's 2025 survey finds academic libraries busier than a year ago, with 98.2% of circulation digital, while per-student spending held at $523 and staffing slipped.
Malcolm Edwards, Editor Behind Neuromancer and A Game of Thrones in Britain, Dies at 76
Malcolm Edwards, who published Neuromancer at Gollancz and A Game of Thrones at HarperCollins before two decades at Orion, died on October 3 at 76.
National Writers Union Condemns AI Companies' 'Scan-and-Destroy' Book Operations
The NWU says AI companies are buying print books, slicing off the bindings, scanning the pages and throwing the paper away, and that rare titles could vanish for good.
Rain on the Roof, Wind in the Spruce
Rain on the Roof, Wind in the Spruce
Frances Stonor Saunders, Who Detailed C.I.A. Propaganda, Dies at 60
Frances Stonor Saunders, Who Detailed C.I.A. Propaganda, Dies at 60
The Heir
Blend historical settings with genre fiction to create standout hooks.
The Robe Squad
Ensure balanced character perspectives and strong narrative depth in children's books.
Boment of Profound Powerlessness
Tackle major societal anxieties directly in your fiction.
Get Into the Season With These Horror Books
Get Into the Season With These Horror Books
New York Comic Con Celebrates 20 Years
Prioritize direct fan engagement and nostalgia over heavy promotion to connect with indie readers.
Blue Jay Lies
Integrate timely technological themes into traditional mystery plots to boost audience appeal.
Julie Andrews and Family Lend Voices to Hachette Book Group’s Raising Readers Campaign
Julie Andrews and Family Lend Voices to Hachette Book Group’s Raising Readers Campaign
Eagle River Detectives, Book 5: Magnificent Marco and the Biddy Buddies
Maintain consistent series branding and character growth to retain young readers.
Member Spotlight: Maria de Lourdes Victoria
Embrace writing as a vital outlet to make sense of life and connect deeply with your readers.
A Sneak Peek at Infernal Vow
Leverage sneak peeks to build hype and drive pre-orders for your series finale.
Plant Seeds That Spark Curiosity
Plant Seeds That Spark Curiosity
Crunchyroll Manga launches in Australia and New Zealand
Monitor growing international digital manga platforms to understand shifting global reader habits.
An Open Book with Ben Broeren
Leverage indie book awards and reviews to boost your novel's visibility and credibility.
SIBA Executive Director Linda-Marie Barrett to Step Down at Year End
The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance says executive director Linda-Marie Barrett will leave at the end of 2026; the board is forming a search committee.
Grace Walker's The Merge Wins the 2026 New Adult Book Prize
Oneworld says Grace Walker's dystopian debut The Merge won the 2026 New Adult Book Prize at Cheltenham Literature Festival on October 11.
Tegan Bennett Daylight Wins the 2026 ASA Medal
The Australian Society of Authors has named writer, critic and teacher Tegan Bennett Daylight the 2026 ASA Medal recipient for her books and her work for other writers.
The Woman at the Sunshine Factory
Harness real-world crises to write deeply resonant memoirs.
'It was one of my darker secrets': Chuck Lorre looks back on Scientology, 'Roseanne,' Charlie Sheen
'It was one of my darker secrets': Chuck Lorre looks back on Scientology, 'Roseanne,' Charlie Sheen
A Black Magic by Joseph Stone (The Haunted Women, 3)
Structure satisfying series finales by tying deep character growth directly into long-standing narrative mysteries.
Reflecting on HSS Publishing as Informa Plans to Separate Taylor & Francis
Monitor industry shifts to adapt your publishing strategy effectively.
Book Review: ‘The End of Everything,’ by M. John Harrison
Book Review: ‘The End of Everything,’ by M. John Harrison
Book Review: ‘Music Against the Night,’ by Yiyun Li
Book Review: ‘Music Against the Night,’ by Yiyun Li
Book Review: ‘Freedom’s Gate,’ by Soyica Diggs Colbert
Book Review: ‘Freedom’s Gate,’ by Soyica Diggs Colbert
White Paint. It’s Everywhere. She Hates It.
White Paint. It’s Everywhere. She Hates It.