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Hachette Expands Its Portfolio with Union Square & Co. Acquisition
In a major industry move, Hachette Book Group (HBG) has acquired Sterling Publishing from Barnes & Noble, including its flagship imprint Union Square & Co., as well as Union Square Kids, Boxer Books, Puzzlewright Press, Sterling Ethos, and Spark Notes.
Barnes & Noble Workers Demand Fair Wages and Union Contracts: What’s Happening in NYC?
Book lovers, take note: The fight for fair treatment in the book-selling world is heating up!
Writing Humor Workshop by Autocrit
If you have ever wanted to write humorous material that doesn’t fall so flat, your time to shine has arrived with this weekend’s Writing Humor Workshop!
Turning Around a Backwards Blueprint by Autocrit
Welcome a brand-new life-saver for the pantsers…
Kate Hill’s November Giveaway
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Full Throttle @ Autocrit
Finish your book in just 30 days with this supportive, jam-packed program.
Where I End Giveaway
Winner of the Shirley Jackson Award, a modern gothic horror where a young woman falls into a dark obsession after a new artist and her baby arrive on her small Irish island.
AI Training Practices Face Fair Use Criticism from Former OpenAI Staffer
A former OpenAI researcher, Suchir Balaji, recently spoke out against the company’s practice of using copyrighted data in training AI models, claiming it does not fall under “fair use.”
Visual Querying: Writers Create “Agents and Editors Guides” to Speed Up the Process
In a growing trend across the writing community, authors looking to query their unpublished manuscripts are creating “Agents and Editors Guides” to jump-start the process.
Jamie Targaet’s October Giveaway
Enter Jamie’s October giveaway today!
Licensing and AI: Panelists Urge Rights Holders to Take Control
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, a key discussion arose in one of the final panels, Let Licensing Bloom: The Root of Responsible AI, where industry leaders gathered to address the growing impact of AI on copyrighted content.
Simon Teen’s Ultimate Sweepstakes for Romantasy Fans
Calling all romantasy readers!!!
Publishing CEOs on Growth, Diversity, and the Future of Books at Frankfurt Book Fair
At the Frankfurt Book Fair, CEOs from top publishing companies shared their visions on growth, diversity, and the future of publishing.
Taylor Swift’s Exclusive Eras Tour Book Set for Black Friday Release at Target
Taylor Swift is set to release her first official book, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour Book, exclusively at Target on November 29.
How to Know if Your Book Idea is Good from Autocrit
How do you know if your book idea is worth the effort?
A Steamy Duology
Amazon Their club motto seems to be hit it and quit it for the 12-member ex-military MC but that's how they roll. They're the good guys of Daytona Beach Florida, riding the street at night to help keep them safe. Especially during bike week. Tanner, the president,...
Pitch Perfect: Nailing Your Messaging by Book Publicity School
Drill down into the core pillars of book promotion in these single-session virtual courses led by Leah Paulos, the founder of Book Publicity School and Press Shop PR.
Escape the Plot Forest 2024
Improve your plotting and storytelling techniques inside this supportive writing community.
Harlequin Expands to the Screen: A New Era of Romance with Centinel Media
Harlequin has teamed up with Centinel Media to bring its beloved romance novels to the screen.
Authors Guild Joins Forces with Created by Humans to Protect Writers’ Rights in the AI Era
The Authors Guild has announced a partnership with AI rights licensing platform Created by Humans, aiming to protect authors’ interests in the age of artificial intelligence.
Carnal Hunger by Tory Richards
VD is straight out of prison and into the president’s chair of the Mad Dogs’ MC!
Plotcraft Workshop by Autocrit
Bake strong story structure into your bones!
Reese Witherspoon Announces First Novel Co-Written with Harlan Coben
Reese Witherspoon, the Oscar-winning actress and founder of Reese’s Book Club, has teamed up with bestselling thriller author Harlan Coben to write her first novel.
Halloween 2024
Join us for Halloween in 2024!
Murder on the Page Giveaway
Giveaway running through 10/8!
Autocrit’s The Novel 90 Challenge
How do you think it would feel to hold your completed manuscript in your hands come the end of the year?
Dark Hope by Christine Feehan Virtual Signing
Get a signed & personalized copy of #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan’s novel DARK HOPE this October with Gallery Bookshop.
Book Bans on the Rise, but Permanent Removals Decrease in 2024
As Banned Books Week kicks off, both the American Library Association (ALA) and PEN America released reports highlighting a surge in book restrictions across the U.S. public schools and libraries.
NOTHING LESS THAN MAGIC by Stacy Finz Giveaway
Enter by 9/25/24!
Taylor Swift’s Little Golden Book Gets an Upgrade
Taylor Swift fans, get ready for a fresh twist on an old favorite!