When book lovers grabbed William Kent Krueger’s early novels because of Lee Child’s praise on the cover — “Krueger hits the sweet spot every time” — there was just one issue: Child hadn’t read the ...

Learn how to crochet a love letter collection bag, wallet envelope, and book sleeve! These beginner-friendly tutorials guide you step by step to create stylish and functional handmade accessories.

Editor’s Note: Previously, this series on scholarly publishing has offered advice on approaching an editor, getting a book contract, and responding to negative peer reviews. Promotion is a crucial ...

Social media is changing the way writers are promoting their books. Author Rebecca Makkai talks about her decision to take a break from writing... The publishing industry could look different in the ...

The publishing industry could look different in the future — the culprit: shifting thoughts toward book blurbs. If you have held a book before, most likely you have read or at least seen one. They ...

You know those little quotes on book jackets that say something nice about the pages within? Publishers have long required authors to obtain testimonials or “blubs” from other authors to help their ...

Folks, it’s time to talk about blurbs. You know blurbs, the choice little quotations from other writers or public figures touting the excellence of the book you are considering purchasing. They are ...

An announcement from Simon & Schuster’s publisher left the literary community wondering whether blurbs, the little snippets of praise on a book jacket, are all they’re cracked up to be. By Elisabeth ...

In a decision some in the book business might call “stunning” or a “tour-de-force,” Simon & Schuster publisher Sean Manning, who succeeded Jonathan Karp last year at the top of S&S’s flagship imprint ...