6 Myths About Being A Published Author
If you’re wondering whether to pursue writing, we can go over some of the most common myths about publication to help you make your decision.
Study Shows Women’s Books Priced Lower than Men’s Books
In the book market as in the workplace, women get paid less. A new study shows that books by female authors were priced 45 percent lower than books by male authors. Women’s books were also likely to be published in formats less expensive to produce and distribute.
Publishing in 2022: Top Literary Agent Shares Predictions
Two years into the global pandemic, the publishing industry is going strong. Laurie McLean, director of the San Francisco Writers Conference (SFWC), attributed the positive performance to people rekindling their love of reading and writing. She shared some predictions for 2022.
Authors Guild Conversation with Penguin Random House CEO: 5 Surprising Takeaways
In a recent online conversation with the Authors Guild, Markus Dohle, CEO of Penguin Random House, likened the publication of every book to launching a startup company, replete with risks and without guarantee of success. Here are some key takeaways from Dohle’s presentation, some of them quite surprising.
Publishing in 2021: Top Literary Agent Shares Trends
For the publishing industry, 2020’s unprecedented restrictions and challenges due to the COVID-19 global pandemic brought unexpected gains. In all, there were 751 million print books and 191 million e-books sold last year, representing an 8 percent growth in sales in 2020 compared with 2019 sales.
Writer’s Disease: 5 Types of Envy and How to Deal with Them
Are writers the most envious people in the world? Of course, professional envy exists among academics, lawyers, investment bankers, and others, but writers seem to experience jealousy in a deeper and more enduring way. Envy isn’t just for failed writers, either. Even the most successful authors succumb to authorly jealousy.
Publishing: What Do Mergers and Acquisitions Mean for Writers?
A report by Publishers Weekly shows increased consolidation in the publishing industry, with 26 mergers and acquisitions occurring within the first six months of 2014. The report says improving economic conditions led to more deals. What does it mean for writers?