News for Authors

Celebrating Ten Years of the Author Newsletter: A Letter from PRH U.S. CEO Madeline McIntosh

by Madeline McIntosh|May, 2022

Dear PRH authors and illustrators,

This month marks the tenth anniversary of this newsletter and of our Author Portal. While one decade is just a blink in the history of books, so much has happened in our community in the past ten years that we don’t want to miss the chance for a little commemoration. Read more

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A Decade of Author News: The Most Popular Articles & Tips of the Past Ten Years

by Phil Stamper-Halpin|May, 2022

Ten years ago this month, Random House launched the Author Newsletter, a monthly mailing to our authors to better prepare them for the wild world of publishing. Here are some of the most popular articles over the years.

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How to Take Your Own Book Photos at Home

by Jacky Bethea|May, 2022

Photos and visual media can be great ways to promote your book and increase your audience engagement on social media. But displaying your work for a viewer’s eye can be challenging, especially without a professional studio on hand. We sat down with Richard Wylde and Chelsea Fone of PRH’s Consumer Marketing Creative Media team and learned that there are plenty of ways to achieve professional-looking photos of your book with tools that you can find from the comfort of home. Read on for four tips to help you fine-tune your own flat-lay photo taking skills.

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Bookish Apparel Brand Out of Print Extends 30 Percent Discount for PRH Authors

by Out Of Print|May, 2022

Bookish apparel brand Out of Print is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the PRH Author Newsletter by extending a 30 percent discount on all merchandise, exclusively for PRH authors. To receive this discount, use code AUTHOR30 at checkout or click this link (expires June 1).

Read on to find out more about Out of Print’s latest collections:

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