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Audio 'no longer an afterthought' as publishers snap up raft of audio-first acquisitions This year has seen a raft of ’audio-first’ acquisitions, suggesting audio is ’no longer the afterthought’ it once was, with books acquired exclusively for...

Could we have the full story on the audio book deal? I still strongly suggest that there be a thread just for audiobook info on the forums. W.W. Norton deepened its relationship with audiobook producer RBmedia by signing an exclusive production...

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Hi @noahkempton @RK Wallis is absolutely right - better to post in the Lab where your ideas are properly protected from passersby. You do need to post five crits for other members first, but this is part of essential development for every...

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Today’s Book News Friday, 19th December 2025 Publishing Sales Remained Solid in October The Association of American Publishers’ StatShot program recorded a 6.7 % year‑over‑year rise in October 2025 publishing revenue. Adult fiction sales...

Hey @noahkempton Hold onto your hat, the query trenches are brutally discouraging. I've queried four books and it's a totally hit and miss scenario. It's also a frustrating nightmare, and I offer a hand of congrats for getting this far, but I...

Today’s Book News Friday, 19th December 2025 Publishing Sales Remained Solid in October The Association of American Publishers’ StatShot program recorded a 6.7 % year‑over‑year rise in October 2025 publishing revenue. Adult fiction sales...

Hey @noahkempton Hold onto your hat, the query trenches are brutally discouraging. I've queried four books and it's a totally hit and miss scenario. It's also a frustrating nightmare, and I offer a hand of congrats for getting this far, but I...

Hi all! I am attempting to send out my first agent query letter, but before I do that, I would like some help making sure that it is the best it can be. I'm not sure exactly what criticism I'm looking for, so anything constructive you have to...

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Today’s Book News Thursday, 18th December 2025 People 12/17 Publishers Marketplace’s People column reported a slate of promotions across Macmillan Audio, where Jennifer Donovan became director of editorial, Emily Dyer was promoted to marketing...

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