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Sean Manning Promoted to Publisher of Simon & Schuster Imprint
Manning joined S&S's flagship imprint in 2016 and was named VP and executive editor in 2022. He succeeds S&S CEO Jonathan Karp, who has held down the role since the 2022 departure of Dana Canedy.
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Two Decades After Shaking Up Hollywood, the Black List Sets Its Sights on Fiction
Franklin Leonard's unproduced screenplay platform is ready to shake up the slush pile, expanding eligibility to unpublished novel manuscripts as part of a new program led by Randy Winston, formerly of the Center for Fiction.
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Hanif Abdurraqib Joins University of Texas Press as Series Editor
The author, most recently, of 'There's Always This Year,' will join UT Press as editor of its American Music Series, of which his 2021 book on A Tribe Called Quest, 'Go Ahead in the Rain,' was a part.
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Sara Domville's Salty Days Debuts with 'Our American Dream Cookbook'
The inaugural title from Salty Days Media, a new partnership-driven publishing company from America's Test Kitchen vet Sara Domville, is slated for October 1. 'Our American Dream Cookbook' is a collaboration with Samuel Adams’ philanthropic program Brewing the American Dream.
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How ‘Taylor Swift (Spotlight on a Legend)’ Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the new Taylor Swift book from Hearst Home.
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Major Publishers, Authors Guild Sue Over New Florida Book Banning Law
The August 29 complaint over H.B. 1069 argues that the statute is vague and overbroad, and that it has led to the improper removal of hundreds of books from school and classroom libraries in the state.
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Two Shores Press Will Highlight South Asian Literature
Following his graduation from NYU’s Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media program this spring, Aananth Daksnamurthy turned his thesis on getting more worldwide attention for South Asian literature into a new small publisher.
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46 Years an Editor: PW Talks with Ann Regan
Ann Regan is retiring as editor-in-chief of the Minnesota Historical Society Press after 46 years with the press. We spoke with Regan about her long career, how publishing has and has not changed since 1978, and more.
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Mango Forms Books That Save Lives Imprint
The new imprint will release its first book on September 1, the day that marks the beginning of Suicide Prevention Month.
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Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’ Comes Out in Paperback This October
Penguin Random House has announced the forthcoming paperback edition of the Duke of Sussex’s memoir, which will be released in the U.S. on October 22.
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Vault Books to Publish Print Editions of Aethon Books’ LitRPG Titles
Vault Books has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Aethon Books, and will publish a selection of Aethon's popular LitRPG webcomics in print as illustrated light novel adaptations.
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Pasadena’s Red Hen Press Marks 30 Years
The California-based small press celebrates 30 years of independent publishing in 2024. Red Hen puts out 27 titles annually in fiction and poetry—including the poems of Percival Everett—across seven imprints.
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Authors Sue AI Firm Anthropic for Copyright Infringement
The complaint accuses Anthropic of using a dataset dubbed “the Pile,” which allegedly includes a trove of pirated works, to develop its Claude AI product.
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St. Martin’s Press Responds to Marketing Controversy
Amid a months-long dispute with influencers, many of whom have vowed not to promote St. Martin's Press titles until their concerns are addressed, SMP has released a brief statement condemning "racism in all its forms" and saying it remains committed to "publishing a wide variety of books from many viewpoints and perspectives."
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Compass Rose Publishing Looks to Harness the Power of Indie Booksellers
The new small press, launched by two congressmen-turned-authors alongside former American Booksellers Association CEO Oren Teicher, will work directly with independent booksellers to help curate and market a small list of titles.
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PW Close-Up: Severn House
Severn House, an indie publisher established in 1974, continues to expand its wide-ranging library of genre fiction. Whether it's romance, cozy mystery, or fantasy, Severn House is committed to publishing unique stories from established and emerging authors. Joanne Grant, publisher of Severn House, shared her thoughts on the company's 50th anniversary, what sets Severn House apart from other publishers, and her aspirations for the next 50 years. (Sponsored)
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Eight New Books Indie Booksellers Want You to Read
Independent booksellers from across the country highlight eight independently published books they're excited to sell this fall.
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20 Indie Books to Read for Fall 2024
This season’s noteworthy offerings feature time loops, psychoactive booze, the Big Bang, and a hermit on a mission from God.
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The Big Indie Books of Fall 2024
Independent presses keep up the good fight in a fall season full of bold and inventive offerings.
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How ‘The Bog Wife’ by Kay Chronister Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.
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