#Publishing

What Happens When Publishing Houses Merge?

In November 2020, Penguin Random House expressed interest to buy competitor Simon & Schuster. What are the impacts of mergers such as this?

What Is Publishing Doing to Combat Censorship?

Have you wondered what concrete measures publishing houses are taking to combat censorship? Read on to find out.

The “Great Publishing Resignation” Exposes the Failings of the Industry

On March 12, 2022, four editors from the Big 5 announced their resignations on Twitter. Is the “Great Publishing Resignation” here to stay?

Publishing Predictions That Never Came True

Publishing is unpredictable. We look back at the 2010s and go into some of the publishing predictions that never came true today.

What Is Literary Character Licensing?

Winnie-the-Pooh, which just entered the public domain, paved the way for modern literary character licensing. Here's what you need to know.

The Best Novels Set in the Publishing World

A list of eight novels about publishing ranging from historical fiction to suspenseful thrillers to romance novels.

Supply Chain Challenges: Put Your Book Orders In Now For The Holidays

The global supply chain is struggling, and it's impacting print books. Here's what's going on and what you can do.

How I Know the Mystery Genre Is Still Leaving Out Marginalized Voices

Though we've come a long way, there's still a long way to go: how the mystery genre is still leaving out marginalized voices.

Turning the Page: On Publishing’s Controversies and Challenges

Find a recap of some of publishing's big controversies of recent years, and the changing ways readers, authors, and more respond to them.

The Current State of Disability Representation in Children’s Books

This analysis looks at disability representation in children's books and what needs to change in the industry to make it more inclusive.