Tag Archives: self-publishing

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 9/18- 9/22

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. What did Hollywood’s open letter have to say about book bans?  How much have book bans increased in…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 7/3- 7/7

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. What are some of the top publishing trends of 2023? Why have authors filed a lawsuit against OpenAI? …Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 1/16-1/20

­Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Who shapes the future of AI translation? Why does the HarperCollins strike matter for the entire industry? How…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 1/9-1/13

­Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Can climate writing be hopeful? When is self-publishing more effective than traditional publishing? Is AI a threat to…Continue Reading

The Key Book Publishing Paths: 2023–2024

Jane Friedman, friend of Publishing Trends, regularly updates an invaluable resource about paths to publication. With her permission, we have reproduced the latest version below of her chart below. You can also view it on her site, along with its full accompanying text.

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 2/28-3/4

­Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Can cultural sanctions change Russia’s course? If more high-profile authors self-publish, how will the industry rebalance? Why is…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 8/16-8/20

­Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Have print ARCs become a hot commodity? What can platforms like Substack offer publishers and authors? How is…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 6/7-6/11

­Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. How much control do authors have over film and TV adaptations of their work? What hurt frontlist sales…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 8/3-8/7

­Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. What does the true crime genre look like in 2020? How is publishing filling this year’s “dead zone”? Will the…Continue Reading

Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 3/9-3/13

­Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. The industry grew almost 2% in 2019. What did a half-empty AWP 2020 reveal about the conference’s failings and future?…Continue Reading