Every week, our sister site, Publishing Trendsetter, recommends 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. To continue that tradition here on Publishing Trends, we will be recommending 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know.
Some publishers shy away from lowbrow literature, yet it powers the industry financially and appeals to consumers.
It’s possible that in a digital world, physical periodicals are losing appeal, but physical books are still valued.
The self-publishing industry grows, in ways that are difficult to account for, which may be leading to growth in the erotica genre.
Rethinking the role of the production manager is becoming necessary in a changing industry.
Tumblr continues to be a hub for both amateur and established writers: here is a list of fun and interesting literary Tumblrs.
