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Sales: Microcosm

November 16, 2022
By Katy Hershberger

Starting Jan. 1, trade sales for Microcosm Publishing will be represented by Abraham Associates in the Midwest. Bob Barnett at Third Act Sales will represent Microcosm in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Imprint Group continues to provide sales support in the western US, and Como Sales Co. will continue in the East.

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IBPA Updates Hybrid Publisher Criteria

September 1, 2022
By Erin Somers

The Independent Book Publishers Association has updated its criteria for what defines “reputable hybrid publishers.” This is the first update to the criteria since they were introduced in 2018. The new guidelines are made up of 11 points, and the IBPA specifies that hybrid publishers must meet all points: Define a mission and vision for […]

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Literary Arts Emergency Fund to Give $4.3 Million in Grants

September 30, 2021
By Katy Hershberger

The Academy of American Poets, Community of Literary Magazines & Presses and National Book Foundation have renewed the Literary Arts Emergency Fund (LAEF), which will give $4.3 million in emergency funding to nonprofit literary arts organizations and publishers affected financially by COVID-19. Created last year, the LAEF is again funded by a grant from The Andrew […]

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Curiosity Quills Press, Behind on Royalties on Falling Sales, Gives Authors Option to Terminate

January 8, 2019
By Sara Grace

Curiosity Quills Press co-owner Eugene Teplitsky has confirmed to PL that the publisher is behind on authors’ royalty payments and temporarily shutting down print operations with the exception of middle grade novels, citing “month after month” of dwindling sales as the cause. All authors now have the option to terminate their contracts, “no strings attached” […]

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Another UK Independent Publisher Seeks Support

February 4, 2014
By Michael Cader

It has been a difficult period for independent publishers in the UK, with Saqi Books the latest to announce that it is seeking new investment or else will discontinue its English-language publishing program after 30 years. In their statement they indicate: “Following considerable success and significant growth over the years, Saqi is now reviewing its […]

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Audible Lines Up Film Stars for Audiobooks; Hay House Launches Film/TV Divisions

September 30, 2011
By Michael Cader

Audible is going Hollywood, enlisting a number of accomplished actors–including Annette Bening, Colin Firth, Dustin Hoffman and Kate Winslet–to narrate a new line of audiobooks, featuring many classic works selected by the performers. Scheduled for release beginning in early 2012, the offerings include these pairings: Kim Basinger (The Awakening by Kate Chopin) Annette Bening (Mrs. […]

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