Staff at University of Chicago Press Organize, Join Chicago News Guild
Employees at the University of Chicago Press have officially moved to unionize, aligning with the Chicago News Guild (TNG-CWA Local 34071) in a push for improved workplace standards and greater transparency.
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Judge Allows Authors’ AI Copyright Case Against Databricks to Move Forward
A federal judge in Northern California has ruled that a group of authors can proceed with their copyright lawsuit against Databricks, marking another development in the growing wave of legal challenges over how AI models are trained.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.