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Lawsuit Challenges Grammarly AI Tool That Mimicked Famous Writers
A new lawsuit is raising questions about how artificial intelligence tools use the identities and writing styles of well-known authors and journalists.
Monster Romance Workshop by Autocrit
What happens when love meets the monstrous?
Foreshadowing Workshop by Autocrit
Unlock the Power of Foreshadowing
Worldbuilding 101 by Autocrit
Every great fantasy starts with a great world.
The 5 Pages Every Author Website Needs in 2026
A Simple Guide to Building an Author Website That Actually Grows Your Audience
Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Use of Classmate’s Story in Bestselling Memoir
A former classmate of author Amy Griffin has filed a lawsuit in California state court alleging that Griffin’s bestselling memoir The Tell improperly incorporated deeply personal experiences from the plaintiff’s own life.
Heart of Darkness: Villain POV by Autocrit
They say every hero is only as good as their villain… but let’s be honest: the villains usually have more fun.
Supreme Court Declines to Revisit AI Copyright Debate
The Supreme Court doesn’t care if you want to copyright your AI-generated art
Knoxville Used Bookstore to Close Following Property Sale Amid Labor Dispute
A longtime Knoxville bookstore is preparing to close its doors after four decades, following the sale of its property to a hotel developer—a move that has sparked controversy amid an ongoing union dispute.
Showing vs. Telling by Autocrit
Everything you need to know about writing immersive prose.
Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, and Swinging, Oh My! by Autocrit
Writing more than two? We’ve got you.
Why Most Author Websites Don’t Grow Audiences Anymore
And What Successful Authors Are Doing Differently in 2026
New Federal Proposal Sparks National Debate Over Book Access in Schools
A newly introduced bill from Republican lawmakers in Congress is igniting widespread discussion across the publishing, education, and literary communities, as it proposes federal standards that critics say could dramatically expand book removals in schools nationwide.
Radley Books Launches to Help Publishers Sell Directly to Readers—No Custom Store Required
A new partnership between Supadu and Firebrand Technologies aims to make direct-to-consumer book sales significantly easier for publishers.
Barnes & Noble’s Brick-and-Mortar Comeback: 60 New Stores Planned for 2026
If you’ve felt like bookstores are suddenly everywhere again… you’re not imagining it.
Hit Romance Novel Binding 13 Free to Read Ahead of Its TV Adaptation
A breakout romance novel that has captured readers around the world is now easier than ever to dive into—just as it transitions from page to screen.
Ingram Unveils “Covered,” a New Digital Hub for Publisher Catalogs and Review Copies
Timed to coincide with the opening of this year’s Winter Institute in Pittsburgh, Ingram Content Group has announced a new platform designed to streamline how publishers connect with booksellers, librarians, and influencers.
Narrative Tension Workshop by Autocrit
Master the Art of Nail-Biting Tension
Angelou Estate Enters Legal Fight Against Utah’s School Book Restrictions
The literary legacy of Maya Angelou is now formally part of a growing legal challenge to Utah’s school book restrictions.
Audible Blends Reading and Listening with New In-App Highlighting Feature
Audible is expanding how readers experience books by introducing a new feature that merges audiobooks with on-screen text.
Romance PlotCraft by Autocrit
Secure the foundations of romance as an art.
Blending Horror Into Genres by Autocrit
Make everything spooky!
Spotify Bridges Audio and Print with Page Match
Spotify is making a bold move to blur the line between listening and reading—while putting independent bookstores squarely in the loop.
Sweet & Inspirational Romance by Autocrit
Join us live for two 90-minute workshop sessions dedicated to crafting stories so swoon-worthy they’ll send sweet romance fans straight to reader nirvana the moment the final page is finished.
Get Ready to Pre-Order the New NOOK
Book lovers, this is the e-reader & tablet launch you’ve been waiting for!
End of an Era: Harlequin to Close Historical Romance Line
Harlequin Enterprises, one of the most influential publishers in the romance genre, has announced it will shutter its historical romance line by fall 2027.
Cody by Tory Richards
A small-town Maine later-in-life contemporary romance.
Washington Post Cuts Deep, Eliminates Book Coverage Amid Major Staff Reductions
The Washington Post confirmed on Wednesday that it is laying off roughly one-third of its workforce, a sweeping move that will include the closure of its books department.
Beyond the First Book – Writing a Book Series Workshop by Autocrit
Time to get that series started
Amazon Opens the Door to DRM-Free EPUB & PDF Downloads—But the Shelves Are Still Empty
Amazon has officially flipped the switch on a long-anticipated change where publishers and authors using Kindle Direct Publishing can choose to release their books as DRM-free EPUB and PDF files.