Closing Image: October 14, 2020
According to NPD BookScan, for the week ending Sept. 26, 2020, these were the top-selling print books in the United States.
Day: October 14, 2020
Links of Interest: October 14, 2020
News Powell’s bookstore names new CEO. The iconic Portland-based bookstore chain has hired a business consultant as their new CEO. Owner Emily Powell has stepped down but remained president. First priority: a better website. Read Shelf Awareness. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt lays off more than 500 employees. Earlier in the fall, the company offered an early retirement plan. Combined, … Read more
Trailblazes: October 14, 2020
Trailblazes looks at opportunities, launches and startups like the new YA romance imprint at Random House Children’s.
Works in Translation: US Editors Discuss Acquisitions and Marketing Challenges
Editors acquiring works for translation into English look for compelling manuscripts and for works with a good track record in their native language.
Should Authors Be Using Medium? Short Answer: Probably Not
Medium’s ever-shifting business model and policies make it a risky platform for authors seeking to build a reliable following or monetize content
How the Children’s Market Is Performing in 2020
As adults seek ways to support children at home during a pandemic, the US and UK children’s market sees steady growth.
Hot Shots: October 14, 2020
Hot Shots reviews publishing news recently in the headlines including news that Barnes and Noble’s newsstand sales are down.