Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. **** Among other sensational and shocking news reported by the new biography Salinger, at least 5 new books by the late reclusive author are forthcoming. Fewer e-converts: the AAP reports that ebook sales this spring slowed from their triple digit growth of 2012. The […]
Monthly Archives: August 2013
Book Jobs Not by the Book: Hillary Doyle, Cross-Channel and Sub-Rights

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Hillary Doyle is a recent graduate of the Ohio State University, where she double-majored in English and Linguistics. She moved to New York City after graduating this May to start an internship at Scholastic on the Rights and Co-Editions Team. She is thrilled to now work at Scholastic full time as the Cross-Channel and Rights Assistant. ***** What was your first exposure to book business? What were the most important things you gained from it? My first job in book business was an internship at a very […]
5 Top Publishing News Stories of the Week, 8/12 – 8/16
Every week we recommend 5 links to publishing news that the young professional should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. **** Online writing platform Wattpad launched a new crowdfunding tool to help writers further their own publishing initiatives. Apple and the DOJ have marked their calendars for a May 2014 trial, in which damages–and corresponding penalties–will be determined. Summer reading didn’t get […]
5 Top Publishing News Stories of the Week, 8/5 – 8/9

Every week we recommend 5 links to publishing news that the young professional should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. **** Amazon CEO Bezos purchases The Washington Post, and everyone’s tweeting about it. Major publishers are objecting DoJ’s proposed punishments for Apple after the company was found guilty in ebook price fixing conspiracy trial. Japanese bookstore chain Kinokuniya aim take over the online […]