In a culture that has valued literature for centuries, adapting books for the big screen is becoming equally revered. We can now find quality stories in both TV shows and movies from streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu. With recent adaptations such as Little Women, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, All the Bright Places, Little Fires Everywhere, and Big Little Lies, it’s no surprise that book lovers are elated: avid readers are often pleasantly surprised when their favorite books are adapted into a movie or TV series.
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Lurking Behind the Glamour: The Business of Publishing
By Nif Lindsay
What happens after a book is written, edited, and designed? No, not marketing—that’s earlier. Find out what comes next and how that can impact the growth of an indie publisher.
How Audiobooks Are Changing the Publishing Industry
By Megan Jessop @megan_jessop
With so many choosing to listen to books instead of reading the physical copies, it is no doubt the publishing industry has needed to change with the evolving demands of technology and fast-paced culture.
Personal versus Professional Branding in the Business of Book
By Megan Jessop @megan_jessop
What is the difference between personal branding and professional branding? Why does it matter and when is it better to use one over the other? Let’s start by defining what each one is.
Learning the ABCs of Bookstagram
By Hannah Boettcher
I started my bookstagram page at the end of September 2020. In under half a year, I have amassed 3,400 plus followers, held conversations with some of my favorite authors, and made many bookish friends. There are many bookstagram “secrets” only accessible to those engaging with other accounts, consuming a lot of content, and running an actual bookstagram account. Thus, I have gathered my most useful tips and tricks on how to operate and brand a successful bookstagram account.
Color Theory: How the Color Palettes of YA Book Covers Vary by Subgenre
By Denali Halicki @denali_epub
Have you ever taken a look at your bookshelf and noticed that one color of books dominates over the rest? Thinking about that got me curious, and I decided to launch a survey asking YA readers which colors attract them most when they go out in search of a new book.