Traditional Publishing
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Bloomsbury’s Profits Fell 30%. Now It Is Betting the Year on a 75-Million-Copy Fantasy Author.
Bloomsbury’s first-half adjusted profit fell 30%. It still expects record annual results, thanks largely to…
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A Seven-Figure Book Deal Collapsed Over AI Claims. Keep Your Drafts.
Jerry Falade’s book was withdrawn in July amid disputed AI allegations. The case leaves authors…
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The Vanity Press Trap: When “We Want to Publish Your Book” Really Means “We Want Your Money”
How to spot a vanity-publishing pitch, interrogate distribution claims and protect your book before paying…
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Indie Authors Are Earning Serious Money. Prestige Can Pay Its Own Bills.
ALLi puts median indie author income at $13,500. That challenges publishing’s old hierarchy—but the figures…
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Traditional Publishing or Independent Publishing?
Traditional publishing offers structure and reach; independent publishing offers control and responsibility. Here is how…
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