News for Authors

Fall 2026 Publishing Trends: Grappling with Reality

by Elle Een, Sarah Martinez, and Grant Griglak|September, 2026

At Penguin Random House, direct communication and relationships with readers are key to marketplace success, and strong consumer marketing and outreach begin with understanding our audiences. Penguin Random House Consumer Insights is excited to present Moments Fall 2026, a report that anticipates consumer sentiments and behaviors we may see during the coming quarter.

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Celebrating Latine Stories with ¿Ya Comiste?

by Penguin Random House Consumer Marketing|September, 2026

The Consumer Marketing team is proud to introduce ¿Ya Comiste?, a new original YouTube series exploring the powerful relationships among food, memory, and identity.

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Finding the Story in Your Book Pitch

by Barbara Fillon|September, 2026

Barbara Fillon, VP Director of Media at Author Development, has coached countless authors on the art of the book pitch. In this special guest article, she takes over to give us her guidance on how to evolve your book pitch into an impactful, lasting connection with the power of storytelling.

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Guidance for Authors and Illustrators for the Use of AI in Creative Work

by Penguin Random House U.S.|September, 2026

As AI continues to evolve, we know it brings new questions about what these tools mean for your work and creative process. Wherever you are in thinking about AI, Penguin Random House has developed a one-page resource to help you navigate these decisions: Guidance for Authors and Illustrators on the Use of AI in Creative Work.

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