The Journal
Notes from the editorial desk.
Practical insight on writing, publishing and reaching readers, from the people who publish books every day.
Publishing
How our manuscript review works
What an acquisitions editor looks for in the first ten pages, and how to prepare your submission.
September 12, 2026 · 6 min
Market
Why every author should plan an audiobook
Audio remains the fastest-growing book format. Here is how to plan for it from day one.
August 28, 2026 · 5 min
Marketing
BookTok without the burnout
A sustainable approach to short-form video for authors who would rather be writing.
August 2, 2026 · 7 min
Publishing
Traditional, hybrid or independent: choosing your path
An honest comparison of rights, royalties, control and timelines.
July 15, 2026 · 8 min
Craft
Building a writing habit that sticks
Small daily targets beat heroic weekends. How to finish the draft.
June 30, 2026 · 4 min
Design
What makes a cover sell
Genre signals, thumbnail legibility and the three-second test.
June 10, 2026 · 5 min
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