For authors, book publicity often feels like one of the more mysterious and ever-changing aspects of publishing. What’s involved in the publicity process? What exactly do book publicists do? And where do authors figure into this part of launching a book into the world?
On August 26, 2025, Penguin Random House celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its expanded national distribution and fulfillment center in Crawfordsville, Indiana.
New reader-focused platforms are gaining popularity. Author Development’s summer intern, Natalie Peña-Galvis, shares insights into two recently introduced spaces and the opportunities they offer authors.