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. Congress voted to bump up funding for the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities. The New York Times is reinstating graphic novel coverage – sort of. Former Atria president and publisher Judith Curr is moving to HarperCollins. The 10th annual Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist is here. John […]
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Goodbye Trendsetter!
Trendsetters, it’s time. After over four (!) years here and Publishing Trendsetter/Market Partners International, I’m moving on to a new job at HarperCollins. When I started here, Trendsetter was one of the things I was most excited about being a part of, and that enthusiasm remains. I love helping folks understand the publishing industry and helping them find their entry point, so I hope that I’ve been able to do that. It’s always been a great place for me to explore things about the industry that I didn’t fully grasp […]
Top 5 Publishing News Stories 6/19-6/23
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. Many major publishers back Greenpeace in their standoff with a logging corporation. Three textbook publishers have charged Follett with selling counterfeit textbooks. Despite potentially losing their funding, the NEA awarded millions of dollars in grants this week. HarperCollins will add over 15,000 ebooks to Hoopla, a […]
Top 5 Publishing News Stories 11/7-11/11
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. American book publishers emphasize the power of books after the election. PEN America composed a response to Trump’s election win. Independent Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) approved a plan to merge with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) this week. Third quarter profit results came in for […]