News for Authors

International Marketing and Publicity: Promoting Your Books Worldwide

by Christine Swedowsky|February, 2017

With more than seven hundred million English speakers living outside of North America, marketing our books globally is more important than ever. Read more

6 Ways to Promote Author Events Using Social Media

by Milena Schmidt|February, 2017

Chances are, you’ve used social media to let readers know about your events. But are you taking full advantage of social platforms and their many features, from hashtags to event pages and more, to promote your appearances? Read more

Penguin Random House Publishing Highlights: 2016

by The Author Newsletter Team|January, 2017

As we ring in 2017, we look back on the previous year, which was filled with success for many of our talented authors. We look forward to working closely with many of you in 2017, and to celebrating many more successes! Read more

8 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers

by Phil Stamper-Halpin|January, 2017

As we start a new year, it’s common for authors to set goals and resolutions for their writing. In this article, Penguin Random House editors chime in with New Year’s resolution ideas for writers. Read more

All About Media Speaking Engagements

by Phil Stamper-Halpin with Craig Burke|January, 2017

In December, we hosted a webinar on media speaking engagements with Craig Burke, Director and VP of Publicity for Berkley. He answered frequently asked questions about preparing for media speaking engagements of all kinds. Read more

Introducing the Online Author Questionnaire

by The Author Portal Team|December, 2016

We’re excited to announce a major upgrade to the Author Portal: the online Author Questionnaire, which gives you the ability to submit information about yourself and your upcoming titles to help shape marketing and publicity strategies for your next book. We have also updated the Profile Page to make it much easier for you to update personal information in our records. Read on to learn more about how you should use these tools. Read more

Serialized Storytelling: The Comeback Story

by Alana Buckbee|December, 2016

Serialized fiction has had a place in the literary canon for hundreds of years—perhaps thousands if we consider Scheherazade weaving cliff-hangers night after night to outlast her husband’s cruel marital policies. Read more

50% of Your PEN Membership Dues Shared by PRH Until 12/31

by Jessica McIntyre|December, 2016

As writers, publishers, and believers in the power of language, we know how vital the First Amendment and free expression are to ensuring that books of all kinds are published for readers with every interest, from everywhere. Read more

Using Facebook and Twitter Analytics to Shape Your 2017 Social Media Goals

by Emily Hughes|December, 2016

Last month, we hosted a webinar on Facebook and Twitter Analytics. In this article, we discuss some of the takeaways from that webinar, as well as let you know how these ideas can help shape your 2017 social media goals. Read more

Two Ways We’re Connecting Readers with Books this Holiday Season

by The Author Newsletter Team|December, 2016

Holiday gifts come in all shapes and sizes (we prefer the book-shaped kind), and there’s more than one way to give. Holiday giving is not only about giving gifts, but also about giving back. Read more