Behind closed doors at DPSE: Publishers’ 5 biggest headaches

At this month’s Digiday Publishing Summit in Barcelona, Digiday and ConvertMedia gathered some of the brightest minds in publishing, put them behind closed doors, and let them have an honest and open conversation about what they’re dealing with these days. Spoiler alert: mobile, ad blocking, and page load times. The post Behind closed doors at DPSE: Publishers’ 5 biggest headaches appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Lingua Franca

English-language publishers face unique challenges, and enjoy distinct advantages, in Francophone Quebec. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Publishing 2024: Bridging Cultures

Inuit artist Tanya Tagaq’s children’s debut is a bilingual counting book that introduces young readers to Inuit culture. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Orca’s Ruby Anniversary

The publisher is celebrating 40 years of growth, adaptation, and commitment to inclusive, diverse children’s literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Unicorns and Glitter

Kids Can Press’s publisher says the book business can be demanding and unpredictable, but it’s also deeply fulfilling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: ECW at 50

The indie has made its mark as an eclectic and innovative publisher, in print and audio. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Building Community

The Canadian Independent Booksellers Association is gathering steam and growing its membership. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Squeezed

The Association of Canadian Publishers says indies are under pressure due to rising costs and stagnant book prices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian Publishing 2024: The Bellwether

Publishers in Canada hope changes at Indigo will revitalize the Canadian market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Are We Publishing the Right Stories for Kids?

PW Talks with Lawrence Schimel, host of Frankfurt’s second annual children’s publishing conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Publishers, Advocates File New Complaint in Iowa Book Banning Case

Following an August 9 ruling by the Eighth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals, a coalition of publishers, authors, and advocates has filed a new complaint seeking to strike down the sweeping book ban provision in Iowa’s controversial law, SF 496. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Publishers Call on Frankfurt to Cut Ties with Israel

Publishers for Palestine, a coalition of more than 500 publishers in 50 countries, issued an open letter demanding that organizers of the Frankfurt Book Fair, slated for October 16-20, "refuse collaboration with complicit Israel book publishers." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Calling all comrades! Your favorite leftie publishing house needs a kickstart.

Attention, bookworms and fellow travelers! Verso, the beloved left wing publishing house and hub for radical thought, is in big financial trouble. The company’s UK distributor, Marston Book Publishing, filed for bankruptcy this July—and left behind some unsettled debts. Verso explained how those... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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500 international publishers demand Frankfurt Book Fair cut ties with Israel.

Publishers for Palestine, a global solidarity collective of more than 500 publishers in 50 countries, has issued an open letter to the Frankfurt Book Fair (the world’s largest trade fair for books, which this year takes place from October 16 – 20 and is expected to bring in over 200,000... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Academic Publishing: Springer Nature and Code Ocean Extend a Partnership

Through this new partnership, authors submitting manuscripts to Springer Nature can share code and data through Code Ocean. The post Academic Publishing: Springer Nature and Code Ocean Extend a Partnership appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Biggest Book News of the Week

The 2024 Booker Prize Shortlist, an update on plagiarism allegations against the WHITE FRAGILITY author, and more! Continue reading at Book Riot

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Over 30 Years, 40% of Publishing Jobs Disappeared. What Happened?

Government data indicates that, in 1997, there were 91,100 traditional publishing jobs in the United States. As of last year, there were 54,822. Have those jobs moved to new parts of the industry—or vanished altogether? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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IPA Announces Its 2024 Publishing Innovation Award Shortlist

The International Publishers Association will name the winner of its second Innovation in Publishing Award at its 34th congress. The post IPA Announces Its 2024 Publishing Innovation Award Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Publishing Sales Saw Solid Six-Month Gains, Per AAP

According to AAP's StatShot program, industry sales were up 5.6% in the first half of 2024. Sales of adult titles rose 6.7%, but sales in the children's and young adult segment fell 2.7%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Smaller, shorter books aren’t the only way to make publishing more climate friendly.

The BBC published a story the other day on the push towards shorter and slimmer books, as a potential way for publishers to save money and reduce their climate impact. According to a 2021 study, a single paperback book accounts for around 1 kilogram of carbon dioxide equivalent, which is “a... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Posthumous Gerald Durrell autobiography to be published

Myself and Other Animals draws on an unfinished memoir and a book from a trip to Australia in 1969, and will coincide with what would have been the author’s 100th birthdayA final posthumous work of autobiography by Gerald Durrell is set to come out at the end of the year, publisher Penguin... Continue reading at The Guardian

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