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How to build nail-biting tension, every time.
Coven, Crew & Kin Workshop by Autocrit
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Authors Guild Proposes New AI Safeguards for Publishing Contracts
The Authors Guild is urging the publishing industry to adopt clearer boundaries around the use of generative AI, releasing a set of recommendations alongside proposed contract language aimed at protecting authors’ work.
National Book Foundation Expands Reach With Ambitious Five-Year Plan
The National Book Foundation is charting an assertive path forward, outlining a five-year strategy focused on growth, outreach, and increasing access to literature across the United States.
Game Writing & Design by Autocrit
Your story. Their choices.
Audible Unveils Immersive “Story House” Pop-Up Experience in New York City
Audible is bringing a new kind of literary experience to New York this spring with the debut of a month-long pop-up designed to reimagine how audiences interact with stories.
AI-Powered Scams Are Targeting Authors
A new investigation by The Guardian is shedding light on a troubling trend in publishing: a surge of sophisticated scams powered by artificial intelligence that are preying on writers, especially those trying to self-publish.
Stop Hiding in Backstory by Autocrit
In most writing (and editing) advice you’ll be given, backstory is treated as a pacing problem.
HarperCollins Teams Up With Toonstar to Turn Popular Books Into Animated Series
HarperCollins is expanding its storytelling reach beyond the page with a new partnership aimed at bringing its books to life through animation.
Story Sculptor by Autocrit
Edit your novel in 30 days, with professional support.
Harlequin Enters Short-Form Streaming With New Animated Romance Series Deal
Harlequin is stepping into the fast-growing world of mobile-first entertainment through a new partnership aimed at transforming its bestselling romance stories into bite-sized video content.
6-Week Book Publicity Intensive by Book Publicity School
A fast-paced, information-packed program drawn from Press Shop PR’s decades on the front lines of book publicity.
HarperCollins Workers Win Landmark Contract With Industry-Leading Entry Pay
The HarperCollins Union has approved a new three-year contract that sets a new benchmark for entry-level pay in publishing, signaling a major shift in industry standards.
HarperCollins Union Approves New Deal That Raises the Bar for Entry-Level Pay
The HarperCollins Union has voted to ratify a new three-year contract, locking in what the union says is the highest starting pay currently offered in major publishing.
Conflicts and Dynamics by Autocrit
Unlock character-driven friction that pushes your story forward
Major Book Distributor Baker & Taylor Seeks Bankruptcy Protection Amid Massive Debt
Baker & Taylor, once one of the most prominent book distributors in the United States, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a significant turning point for the long-standing company.
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.