News for Authors

Round-Up: Here’s What You Might Have Missed at Author University 2024

by The Author Newsletter Team |December, 2024

Across three sessions this year, Author University hosted hundreds of guests to discuss insights on various parts of the author life. We’ll be back with more live sessions in the new year—but if you’re unfamiliar with Author U seminars or missed any of the live sessions this year, we’re looking back at our 2024 panels with some key tips and takeaways to get you started!

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

by The Author Newsletter Team |October, 2024

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

Penguin Random House is thrilled to invite you to Author University Bonus 2024, a half-day virtual learning event featuring a selection of breakout authors and in-house experts giving advice on the topics that impact authors the most.

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Feedback Needed: How Can We Do Better?

by The Author Newsletter Team |July, 2024

The PRH Author Development team wants to hear from you! Please take this five-minute survey. Your feedback helps advise our future content and enhancements, from monthly News for Authors mailings to the variety of resources on the Penguin Random House Author Portal.

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You’re Invited to Author University: Reaching Readers with Newsletters & Video Platforms

by Phil Stamper-Halpin|March, 2024

One registration gets you access to both sessions as well as the social hour for PRH authors!

Penguin Random House is thrilled to invite you to Author University Bonus Sessions 2024, a half-day virtual learning event featuring a selection of breakout authors and social media experts giving advice on the topics that impact authors the most.

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Now Available: Author University Videos on Demand

by The Author Newsletter Team |November, 2023

In October, the Author Portal team brought you two new Author University sessions. The recordings are now available on demand on the Author Portal for your viewing pleasure.

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Author University x PEN America Town Hall Video Now Available

by The Author Newsletter Team |September, 2023

This summer, the Author Development team launched a special series of three Author University seminars in partnership with PEN America to address book bans, online harassment, and allyship.

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New Author Portal Feature: Get Your Personalized Author Playbook Today!

by The Author Development Team|May, 2023

Are you looking to expand your online presence, but don’t know where to start? The Author Development team is pleased to announce a new resource on the Author Portal, the Author Playbook. This short interactive experience features a six-question quiz designed to assess your goals for and comfort level with community-building online. It then recommends three platforms to consider leaning into and offers a playbook with best practices for each.

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Now Available: Author University Video on Demand

by The Author Newsletter Team |November, 2022

In October, the Author Portal team brought you the Author University Bonus Session “How to Create Great Content for Social Media.” The recorded session is now available on demand for your viewing pleasure on the Author Portal.

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Your Invitation to Author University 2022: Master Classes for Authors

by The Author Newsletter Team |March, 2022

Penguin Random House is thrilled to invite you to Author University 2022: Master Classes for Authors, a virtual learning event featuring a selection of breakout authors and publishing experts sharing their advice and insights on how to pitch your book, tips for debut authors, and more. Author University is completely free and open to every Penguin Random House author.

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Author Portal & Newsletter Survey 2021

by The Author Newsletter Team|June, 2021

Calling all authors! We would love you to complete our quick survey. Your feedback helps inform our future content and enhancements, from monthly News for Authors mailings to the variety of resources on the Author Portal to our new Author University program. Read more