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Your Invitation to Author University: Master Classes for Authors and Social Hour

by Author Development Team|October, 2025

One registration gets you access to all three sessions as well as a social hour for PRH authors!

Penguin Random House is thrilled to invite you to Author University 2025 on Wednesday, November 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. ET on Zoom. This half-day virtual learning event will feature a selection of experts offering advice on the topics that impact authors the most.

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PRH Consumer Insights: Why Horror Books Resonate with Kids

by Elle Een|October, 2025

The year-round appetite for scary stories among young readers continues to grow. This Halloween, the PRH Consumer Insights team delves deeper into the cultural forces behind this trend, asking: Why is horror having such a powerful moment?

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The Author’s Guide to Reddit

by Jacky Bethea|October, 2025

When it comes to connecting with potential readers online, most social media platforms have specific primary audiences. TikTok is great for the young adult and romance spaces. LinkedIn can be perfect for business, self-help, and journalism. What if there was a website with a curated space for every audience? Reddit may be the answer.

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A Day in the Life of a Book Publicist: The Publicity Process Demystified

by Stephanie Bowen|September, 2025

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?

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Penguin Random House Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Major Expansion at Crawfordsville Facility

by The Author Newsletter Team|September, 2025

On August 26, 2025, Penguin Random House celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its expanded national distribution and fulfillment center in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

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A Deep Dive on New Reader Platforms: Fable and StoryGraph

by Natalie Peña-Galvis|September, 2025

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.

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Looking into Anticipated Fall 2025 Publishing Trends

by April Flores and Elle Een|August, 2025

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 audience. Penguin Random House Consumer Insights is excited to present Moments Fall 2025, a report that anticipates consumer sentiment and behaviors we may see during the coming quarter.

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