The publisher splits profits with authors after costs are recovered and invests equal resources in every title published.| Jane Friedman
UK-based DK is launching a lifestyle imprint with a focus on nonfiction categories such as cooking, crafts, gardens, and nature.| Jane Friedman
Smith Street Books, an independent publisher of nonfiction, has launched a children’s imprint, Little Smith.| Jane Friedman
The UK-based press is a new, independent publisher of illustrated nonfiction books, focusing on gardens, plants, nature, art, and creativity.| Jane Friedman
On its About page, you’ll learn that the Oakland Review of Books is “an exercise in counterprogramming.”| Jane Friedman
The Alliance of Independent Authors has launched a survey for writers who self-publish in English and meet certain qualifications.| Jane Friedman
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My journey, mission, and transparency statement | last updated in April 2025 The Bottom Line is an independent publication that covers the book publishing| Jane Friedman
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We are storytellers, are we not? Let’s use that skill to our advantage when building the language of our websites to help readers find us.| Jane Friedman
AI copyediting tools are a mixed bag, performing some mechanical tasks well but with a tendency to introduce errors and flatten author voice.| Jane Friedman
Learn best practices for developing competitive memoir manuscripts and proposals (and upping your platform).| Jane Friedman
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Jane has more than 20 years of experience speaking at conferences. She specializes in writing conference keynotes and publishing masterclasses.| Jane Friedman
When the revision process meanders off-course, leaving a project stranded, here are some tips for regaining momentum.| Jane Friedman
Amazon and Goodreads must take steps to combat the flood of AI-generated content that will mislead readers and damage author reputations.| Jane Friedman
Just as you wouldn’t paint a house under construction, you need to revise with an eye on story structure before you dress up the writing.| Jane Friedman
Their business model relies on you charging your readers, but don’t discount the long-term value of what you give away for free.| Jane Friedman
