UK publishing sector contributes £11bn to the economy
A new Publishers Association study reveals that the UK publishing industry contributed £11 billion overall to the country’s economy.
Women of colour still underrepresented in publishing
Exploring the representation of women of colour in publishing and strategies for a more inclusive industry.
Library body demands local service protection post-budget
Urging immediate action to safeguard UK libraries, library body CILIP appeals for fair funding and strategic support after the budget.
Schools scrap World Book Day costumes over cost of living crisis
Schools adapt World Book Day celebrations, encouraging comfy clothes over costumes amid cost of living crisis.
Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist include ‘unputdownable’ books
Discover the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist, celebrating exceptional, diverse novels by talented women.
Spotify launches new audiobooks subscription tier for book lovers
Spotify launches new Audiobooks Access Tier in the US, offering 15 hours of listening for $9.99/month, as it sees huge growth.
Authors Guild releases guidelines on ethical use of AI
Discover Authors Guild’s ethical guidelines for AI use in writing, protecting literary culture and author rights.
Literary Agents of Change unveils BIPOC Equity Directory
The Equity Directory is said to empower BIPOC literary agents and promote diversity in the publishing industry.
CILIP raises alarm over ‘fire sale’ of UK’s library buildings
CILIP warns about risk of sale of library buildings following government’s new financial support plan, while launching new monitoring tool.
NaNoWriMo to close all-ages spaces after safety concerns
NaNoWriMo introduces new safety-focused changes including closing all-ages spaces, and ensuring a secure creative environment.