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The Art of Melodrama by Autocrit
There’s nothing mellow about melodrama…
Writing Festive Fiction by Autocrit
Most writers think about holiday fiction in July.
Administration’s Push to Oust Perlmutter Stalls as Supreme Court Hits Pause
In a brief but consequential order, the Supreme Court declined—for now—to remove Shira Perlmutter from her role as Register of Copyrights, allowing a lower court decision reinstating her to stand.
A24 Launches Immersive Retail Spaces Inside Barnes & Noble Stores Nationwide
A24 is stepping into brick-and-mortar retail in a major way.
Lakeside Book Company Expands Its Reach With Strategic Acquisition of BTPS
Lakeside Book Company has broadened its footprint in the publishing industry with the acquisition of Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS), a major distributor serving more than 250 independent and mid-sized presses.
Character Chemistry Workshop by Autocrit
Your protagonist’s best friend is boring (here’s why)
How to write a query, step by step by Agents Helping Authors
Query letter stress? Let’s fix that.
Escalate Your Thriller by Autocrit
If you asked me what one of the hardest things a writer has to face is nowadays, you know what my answer would be?
Adapting Your Book to Screenplay Workshop by Autocrit
If you’re anything like most writers I know, you might picture every story you write as a movie in your head.
How to Get Media Coverage & Reach Readers
Join us for a FREE 1-hour workshop!
Showing vs. Telling by Autocrit
Everything you need to know about writing immersive prose.
Amazon Debuts AI-Powered Translation Tool to Expand Global Reach for Indie Authors
Amazon has taken another bold step into the future of publishing with the launch of Kindle Translation, a new AI-driven translation service for independent authors using Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
Book Promotion & Media Research with Leah Paulos & Jane Friedman FREE
It’s FREE!
Use Canva Like a Pro by Autocrit
Crafting great graphics that pull the right attention.
Writing The Holiday Story to End All Holiday Stories by RWA
RWA University Presents a Two-Part Workshop!
Arcadia Publishing Strikes Controversial AI Deal, Offers Authors Payment and Opt-Out Option
Arcadia Publishing, best known for its small-town history books and hyper-local titles, has entered into a licensing agreement allowing an unnamed tech company to use its catalog for AI training — a move that has sparked debate among authors and readers alike.
Enchant and Entangle by Autocrit
Master the Storytelling Formulas Behind BookTok’s Romantasy Obsession (That Most Fantasy Courses Ignore)
The Book Finishers Summit
Learn the Secrets of Successful Authors to Complete Your First Draft, Revise and Edit Your Manuscript and Market Yourself and Your Book.
Powell’s Books Reduces Staff Amid Rising Costs and Post-Pandemic Challenges
Portland’s beloved independent bookstore, Powell’s Books, has confirmed another round of staff layoffs as it continues to navigate financial pressures in a challenging retail environment.
Mystery Mind by Autocrit
If the thought of writing mysteries gets you excited, then straighten your trilby and sharpen your pencil…
$50 Million Literary Arts Fund Launches to Strengthen U.S. Writing Community
In a historic show of support for writers and literary organizations, seven major charitable foundations have come together to create the Literary Arts Fund, a $50 million initiative designed to revitalize and sustain the nonprofit literary arts sector in the United States.
DIY MFA POV Workshop
Get excited! DIY MFA’s Focused Workshop on Point of View is open for registration!
Simon & Schuster Sues Late Author Nelson DeMille’s Estate Over Unfinished Novel
Dispute Centers on $1.2 Million in Advance Payments and Contract Amendments
Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Texas’s “READER Act,” Citing Multiple First Amendment Violations
In a decisive ruling, Judge Alan D. Albright of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas has once again struck down the controversial “READER Act,” declaring it unconstitutional and issuing a permanent injunction against its enforcement.
Foreshadowing Workshop by Autocrit
Unlock the Power of Foreshadowing
Dark Solace by Tara Fox Hall
Available now in audiobook
Escape the Plot Forest 2025
20+ hours of intensive craft training from 37 expert teachers.
Kensington’s Cozyween Giveaway
A special giveaway from Kensington Publishing
Down & Out Books Closes Its Doors After 15 Years of Championing Crime Fiction
After fifteen years of publishing hard-hitting crime, noir, and mystery fiction, Down & Out Books has officially shut down operations.