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Editor's Letter

Books unite and reward us, as the Nibbies will prove

At a time of geopolitical upheaval, like now, it is worth remembering the power of books.

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Industry action on AI is needed now

by Jonny Geller

Unless it squares up to the threat of artificial intelligence and copyright, the publishing and agency world may be sleepwalking ...

Horace hopes to strike a chord at this London Book Fair

by Horace Bent

The Bookseller’s diarist is looking forward to some spruced stands, though seems to have lost his way on the road to the National Portrait Gallery

When is publishing going to get real?

by Callie Kazumi

Making the leap from marketer to full-time author gives sharp insights into the industry.

Editor‘s Letter

Books unite and reward us, as the Nibbies will prove

At a time of geopolitical upheaval, like now, it is worth remembering the power of books.

READ LETTER IN FULL

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Race for the 50%

by Nathan Hull

There’s still a huge untapped audience for audiobooks. But who’s going to capture it?

A towering production

by Natasha Tripney

Giant, Mark Rosenblatt’s new play about Roald Dahl, is powerfully topical.

World Book Day must be for everyone

by Tom Palmer

To reach all young readers, accessibility needs to be built into every aspect of the publishing process.

Collaboration power

by Rich Ford

As a self-published author, I’ve had to get creative with partnerships.

News for emerging authors: February

by Maame Blue

A hand-picked digest of news stories from the past month that emerging writers should know about.

Community and conflict

by Gayle Feldman

Support for Black booksellers and the issue of Palestine dominated this year’s Community Forum at the ABA Winter Institute.

Change has arrived, LBF is a time to assess and step up

by Philip Jones

At the fast-approaching London Book Fair, publishers, agents, authors and other book trade professionals will mingle at Olympia for another year, but in a much-changed world.

The rise of me-cology

by Helen Jukes

The ecological memoir is blossoming as authors explore the personal side of nature.

Non-optional extras

by Anonymous Writer

Not all children’s authors love school visits – and we shouldn’t have to pretend otherwise.

Course correct?

by Penny Batchelor

Paid courses for aspiring writers are everywhere – but are they worth it?

I care about carelessness

by Anonymous Writer

The furore around fact checking uncovers a deeper publishing problem.

Chapman’s exit at S&S presents his successor with a familiar challenge

by Philip Jones

In a rapid set of announcements this week, Simon & Schuster UK and Bonnier Books UK lost their chief executives and gained new ones – these moves will make for a lively few weeks as the trade digests them.