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The Key Book Publishing Paths: 2023–2024

Publishing Trends

Jane Friedman , friend of Publishing Trends, regularly updates an invaluable resource about paths to publication. The post The Key Book Publishing Paths: 2023–2024 appeared first on Publishing Trends. The post The Key Book Publishing Paths: 2023–2024 appeared first on Publishing Trends.

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Book Editor and Ghostwriter — Goodreads Choice Awards 2023

Melanie Saxton

Goodreads has announced “Best Book” winners for 2023 , and I’m excited to see the recipient book titles and authors. Congratulations to all who power through the writing, editing, and publishing process to earn these awards! As a book editor and ghostwriter , keeping up with literary awards is a must.

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Freelance Publicists Contact Sheet 2023

Publishing Trends

Publishing Trends’ annually updated contact sheet of freelance book publicists includes several firms and individuals specializing in a wide range of genres and approaches. Click on the image of the chart above for a full PDF version of the 2023 sheet. Each firm chooses a few specialties to list here.

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How Bad Publishers Hurt Authors

Jane Friedman

My second novel was going to be published! When New York City–based Adelaide Books offered me a contract to publish Painting Through the Dark , it set my heart racing in a good way. I asked around—friends who were published authors, others with knowledge of independent publishing. It was the end of August 2020.

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Top 5 Publishing Predictions Posts for 2023

Publishing Trends

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. As we enter the new year, we are instead posting 5 links to articles with predictions for the publishing industry in 2023. . Kris Rausch forecasts the outlook for traditional publishing.

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2023 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Award Winners — Children’s Book Editor

Melanie Saxton

Last month (January 2023), the American Library Association Announced the 2023 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Award Winners, and more! Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson (published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) is the w inner of the John Newbery Medal and also the winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award.

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18 New Year’s Resolutions for Freelance Writers for 2023

Elna Cain

So, what’s in store for my business in 2023? I usually have a word for the year; for 2023, it’s LIVE. To help you achieve the best in 2023, let’s go over some freelance writing resolutions you can set for your business. I also know that many freelance writers aim to publish a fiction book, and kudos to them!

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