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Why Do Publishers Close Imprints?

Jane Friedman

Harlequin Teen (started in 2009) was relaunched as Inkyard in 2019, publishing both YA and middle-grade fiction. It’s only logical: Publishing is a business, and if the imprint doesn’t earn its keep, there’s only so long it can continue. Publicist Kathleen Schmidt , who has had a long career in traditional publishing, agrees. “If

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People Round-Up, Mid-December 2022

Publishing Trends

Jesse Myers has been named President and CEO of Baker Publishing , effective May 1, 2023, and is the first person outside the Baker family to hold the position. Myers is currently Publisher of Lexham Press and Director of Original Content for Faithlife , makers of Logos Bible Software. At the Association of American Publishers , J.

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People Round-Up, Mid-November 2022

Publishing Trends

At Penguin Young Readers , Ken Wright , President and Publisher of the Viking , Philomel , and Flamingo Publishing Group , will retire at the end of January 2023. Dan Reynolds , SVP and Publisher of Workman Publishing , will retire at the end of the year. At Penguin Workshop , Celina Sun joins as Assistant Editor.

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SEO Project Management Guide: The Top Strategies For Agency Efficency

Fat Joe

It’s a must-have for agencies juggling multiple campaigns at the same time. If you run an SEO agency, you’ll already know how a successful campaign requires a team with diverse skill sets. Even if you’re outsourcing content writing , there are a bunch of tasks you need to perform for every piece of content you publish.

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People Round-Up, Early November 2022

Publishing Trends

Andrea Fleck-Nisbet , founding VP and Publisher of Harper Horizon , will succeed Angela Bole as CEO of the Independent Book Publishers Association. In agency news… Victoria Hendersen joins Brower Literary & Management as Foreign Rights Agent. At Donald Maass Literary Agency , Jolene Haley joins as Literary Agent.

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How to Outsource Content Writing And Fuel Agency Growth

Fat Joe

In this guide, we’ll cover: What content outsourcing is Why it’s helpful for businesses and agencies How to outsource content writing the right way What Is Content Outsourcing? Outsourcing content writing can free up time and resources so you can focus on your core agency activities. It can be a game-changer for your agency.

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People Round-Up, Early October 2022

Publishing Trends

Walker has been named VP, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Association of American Publishers. Martin’s Publishing Group. Gregory Brandenburgh joins Mango Publishing ’s international rights and sales team. In agency news, Adefisayo Adeyeye joins Andrea Brown Literary Agency as Contracts/Royalty Coordinator.