# publishing (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 169 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover publishing. Page: Feed: --- ## [Objects that occupy space](https://rhollick.wordpress.com/2026/08/26/objects-that-occupy-space/) _2026-08-26 · rhollick · Making Book_ At Crusoe’s Books, the anonymized Readersinhistory tells us of the trauma of having to get rid of their library because the university he/she works for needs the space for something else. Why they can’t take just them all home and thus postpone the awful decision is not made clear — maybe there are just too \[…\] ## [Writing Wednesday: More on Fragments](https://mediterraneanworld.wordpress.com/2026/08/26/writing-wednesday-more-on-fragments/) _2026-08-26 · Bill Caraher · Archaeology of the Mediterranean World_ Over the past couple weeks I’ve been revisiting Nora Goldschmidt’s Fragmentary Modernism: The Classical Fragment in Literary and Visual Cultures, c.1896 – c.1936 (2024). It has me thinking about fragments again and how they might be relevant for rethinking how we approach digital practices in archaeology (and this is for the conference, “The Digital, The… Read More → ## [Reese and Ron’s runaround](https://rhollick.wordpress.com/2026/08/25/reese-and-rons-runaround/) _2026-08-25 · rhollick · Making Book_ Ron Charles, previously book critic for The Washington Post before they decided books were not for them, relates a hilarious tale of scam-solicitation at his Substack — well more accurately hilariously relates a troubling tale. Mistaken for the author of Chasing Jesus, a certain Rev. Dr. Ron Charles, Mr Charles starts getting emails from “Reese \[…\] ## [Week in Charts: AI Brings Monetisation Opportunities for Publishers, Confidence Returns to Upfront Investments, and US Viewers Turn to Long-Form Creator Content](https://videoweek.com/2026/08/25/week-in-charts-ai-brings-monetisation-opportunities-for-publishers-confidence-returns-to-upfront-investments-and-us-viewers-turn-to-long-form-creator-content/) _2026-08-25 · Dan Meier · VideoWeek_ In this week's Week in Charts, AI brings monetisation opportunities for publishers, confidence returns to upfront investments, and US viewers turn to long-form creator content. To have Week in Charts delivered to your inbox, you can sign up to the newsletter here. Quote of the Week Number of the Week Charts of Read More ## [CTV’s Race for Consolidation May Stop at Measurement](https://videoweek.com/2026/08/25/ctvs-race-for-consolidation-may-stop-at-measurement/) _2026-08-25 · Tim Cross-Kovoor · VideoWeek_ The wave of consolidation we're seeing across the CTV landscape comes as companies operating in the space seek to tie together capabilities which have traditionally sat separately, says Alex Yip, Director of Product Strategy at AppsFlyer. But as Yip explores, measurement doesn't necessarily fit into this framework as neatly as other parts of the CTV Read More ## [The Monastery on Mt. Menoicheion](https://mediterraneanworld.wordpress.com/2026/08/25/the-monastery-on-mt-menoicheion/) _2026-08-25 · Bill Caraher · Archaeology of the Mediterranean World_ Over the last week or so, I’ve read and enjoyed Nikos Bakirtzis’s new book, Architecture and Sacred Landscape in Byzantium: Making Prodromos Monastery on Mount Menoikeion (2026). I don’t read as much in Byzantine history, architecture, or landscape studies as I want to which is always a bummer. As a result, I was very glad… Read More → ## [Ohio: Cleveland Public Library Workers Avoid Strike, Reach ‘Tentative’ Agreement](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/24/ohio-cleveland-public-library-workers-avoid-strike-reach-tentative-agreement/) _2026-08-24 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From WOIO: Cleveland Public Library workers avoided a strike Monday after reaching a last minute “tentative agreement.” Workers were scheduled to walk off the job at noon Monday. They will now take a ratification vote on Aug. 26. If the workers fail to approve the tentative agreement, the strike will happen on Aug. 27. No \[…\] The post Ohio: Cleveland Public Library Workers Avoid Strike, Reach… ## [Asking ChatGPT to Spin Straw Into Gold](https://saint.substack.com/p/asking-chatgpt-to-spin-straw-into) _2026-08-24 · Saint (S.T.) Gibson · Metaphysical Girl_ I need you to lock in arts and crafts movement style ## [Mathematical progress](https://rhollick.wordpress.com/2026/08/24/mathematical-progress/) _2026-08-24 · rhollick · Making Book_ Once upon a time typesetting mathematics was very expensive. It took a skilled operator hours and hours to get multi-line mathematics setting right. Now we’ve developed software which careful mathematicians can utilize themselves to bypass the expert compositors who used to man the composing rooms of university printing houses. There was a story of a \[…\] ## [Her Glamorous Life](https://zeldman.com/2026/08/24/her-glamorous-life/) _2026-08-24 · L. Jeffrey Zeldman · Jeffrey Zeldman Presents_ Snow White—17 years old—didn’t come meowing for food when I entered the kitchen at 6 a.m. An hour later I found her lying motionless on the sofa. I stared until she moved, slightly, nestling her face more deeply between her back paws. The post Her Glamorous Life appeared first on Jeffrey Zeldman Presents . ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VoijZQ0Hw9jw) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## [Her Glamorous Life](https://zeldman.com/2026/08/24/her-glamorous-life/) _2026-08-24 · L. Jeffrey Zeldman · Jeffrey Zeldman Presents_ Snow White—17 years old—didn’t come meowing for food when I entered the kitchen at 6 a.m. An hour later I found her lying motionless on the sofa. I stared until she moved, slightly, nestling her face more deeply between her back paws. The post Her Glamorous Life appeared first on Jeffrey Zeldman Presents . ## [Music Monday: Tolliver, Booker, and Aldana](https://mediterraneanworld.wordpress.com/2026/08/24/music-monday-tolliver-booker-and-aldana/) _2026-08-24 · Bill Caraher · Archaeology of the Mediterranean World_ I usually have a bit of burnout in the week before the semester starts. The summertime grind of research, reading, and writing runs up against the anticipation of the new academic year. It’s stressful, exhausting, and exciting all at once. And, it’s usually a time when I turn to music to help my channel my… Read More → ## [“Clients Need to be Brave” and Choose Agencies Based on Ideas Over Price – Buy-Side View with Guerillascope’s Max Kelvin](https://videoweek.com/2026/08/24/clients-need-to-be-brave-and-choose-agencies-based-on-ideas-over-price-buy-side-view-with-guerillascopes-max-kelvin/) _2026-08-24 · Dan Meier · VideoWeek_ As agencies seek to win over clients in procurement-driven pitches, certain agency models have increased their reliance on principal media in order to lower their costs. And while proprietary inventory has its advantages when used in moderation, Max Kelvin, Director of Media at independent agency Guerillascope, warns that this model is not necessarily sustainable. In Read More ## [The Debut Novel Problem Nobody Wants to Talk About](https://pitchyournovel.substack.com/p/the-debut-novel-problem-nobody-wants) _2026-08-24 · Karin Gillespie · Pitch Your Novel_ Genre Novels May Face a Different Future Going Forward ## [Publish Anyway: When Amazon KDP Won’t Cooperate](https://ruthsstorybytes.substack.com/p/publish-anyway-when-amazon-kdp-wont) _2026-08-23 · Ruth L. Snyder · Ruth's Story Bytes_ What a publishing roadblock reminded me about prayer and persistence ## [Positive Feedback](https://vevancollie.wordpress.com/2026/08/23/positive-feedback/) _2026-08-23 · V.E. Vancollie · Scribbles & Scrolls_ I just wanted to drop a little note to say that I really do appreciate it when someone sends me an amazing review or comment. While constructive feedback is super helpful, the positive ones can really make my day. Thanks! ## [San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) Launches New Platform For DigitalSF Digital Archive, Access to Online Resource is Free to Public](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/23/san-francisco-public-library-sfpl-launches-new-platform-for-digitalsf-digital-archive-access-to-online-resource-is-free-to-public/) _2026-08-23 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From SF Gate: The San Francisco Public Library announced this week that it has launched a new platform \[powered by TIND) for its digital archive featuring more than 80,000 pieces of historical items that are free to access for the public. The archive, called DigitalSF, includes historical photographs dating back to before the city was \[…\] The post San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) Launches New… ## [The Path Not Taken](https://vevancollie.wordpress.com/2026/08/22/the-path-not-taken/) _2026-08-22 · V.E. Vancollie · Scribbles & Scrolls_ Yesterday evening, I opened up the file of my untitled Grimm fic in order to reread some of the beginning for a bit of play dancing I was going to do. I also thought it might be useful for the write-in today as one of the scenes I was going to type up connected back \[…\] ## [What’s in a (Pen) Name?](https://beyondcraft.substack.com/p/whats-in-a-pen-name) _2026-08-22 · Joe Ponepinto · Beyond Craft_ I Want to be Fernando Pessoa… or at least one of his pseudonyms ## [Q: What is Killer Nashville and why go to writing conferences?](https://litmagnews.substack.com/p/q-what-is-killer-nashville-and-why) _2026-08-22 · Becky Tuch · Lit Mag News_ Some conference takeaways... ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sIcr3V3FlWPu) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Dr. Judith's Be A Doer … Not a Dreamer](https://www.judithbrilesbooks.com/post/dr-judith-s-be-a-doer-not-a-dreamer-8) _2026-08-22 · Judith Briles · JudithBrilesBooks.com_ Trying to write the perfect line, paragraph, chapter, or book can stop your progress. Sometimes “good enough” is exactly what keeps the writing moving—and makes room for something magical to appear. ## [Charles Spencer Reopens Diana’s Story](https://nashernews.com/charles-spencer-reopens-dianas-story/) _2026-08-22 · Husam Abu Jbara · Nasher News_ Princess Diana is returning to the cultural spotlight through the intimate lens of memory, as her brother Charles Spencer prepares to publish a new book, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, on September 22, 2026. Offering a deeply personal account of Diana’s life and the final week before her death, the book marks the first time \[…\] The post Charles Spencer Reopens Diana’s Story appeared first on Nasher… ## [Author Adventure Interview with Author Carol S. Lacey](https://authorlizlawless.substack.com/p/author-adventure-interview-with-author-df3) _2026-08-22 · Author Liz Lawless · Author Adventure_ THE SNARE OF THE FOWLER SERIES ## [Type Up Mix-Up](https://vevancollie.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/type-up-mix-up/) _2026-08-21 · V.E. Vancollie · Scribbles & Scrolls_ The other day, when I was typing up my July writings, I hit a scene I knew had a part two to it. I was actually looking forward to seeing what I’d done for it, as I didn’t quite remember all of the details. Unfortunately, it had come a bit later in the month, so \[…\] ## [The H Word](https://www.koehlerbooks.com/book/the-h-word/) _2026-08-21 · Koehler Books Publishing_ ## [The Swan’s Secret](https://www.koehlerbooks.com/book/the-swans-secret/) _2026-08-21 · Koehler Books Publishing_ ## [The Cigarette Ballet: One Son, One Mother, Way Too Much Smoke](https://www.koehlerbooks.com/book/the-cigarette-ballet-one-son-one-mother-way-too-much-smoke/) _2026-08-21 · Koehler Books Publishing_ ## [Super readers](https://rhollick.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/super-readers/) _2026-08-21 · rhollick · Making Book_ In April LitHub brought us a study of super readers, defined for the purposes of this piece as people who finish a hundred or more books in a year. I wonder if such marathon activity is worthwhile: if you’re reading at least two books a week, are you taking much benefit on board? After all, \[…\] ## [Report: “Alabama Public Library Service Staff, Board at Odds Over New Compliance Employee”](https://www.infodocket.com/2026/08/21/report-alabama-public-library-service-staff-board-at-odds-over-new-compliance-employee/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Price · Library Journal infoDOCKET_ From Alabama Reflector: Alabama Public Library Service staff Thursday advised members of the APLS board to not fill a position created to assist libraries with compliance with controversial administrative code changes over the last two years. Pennie Broussard, who works in the human resources department for APLS, told the Board she advised rescinding the posting \[…\] The post Report: “Alabama… ## [Radiant : A Memoir of Medicine, Mentorship, and What Endures](https://www.koehlerbooks.com/cover-polls/radiant-a-memoir-of-medicine-mentorship-and-what-endures/) _2026-08-21 · Koehler Books Publishing_ ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9s7T7BcO6KRE) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [‘There is no good way to say this’](https://niemanstoryboard.org/2026/08/21/there-is-no-good-way-to-say-this/) _2026-08-21 · Mark Armstrong · Nieman Storyboard_ Sign up for the Nieman Storyboard newsletter, delivered every Friday in your inbox. \*\*\* Dear Storyboard community: This week we have a powerful new book chapter annotation from Storyboard contributor Mallary Tenore Tarpley , who spoke with acclaimed author Yiyun Li about her memoir, “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” about the death of her teenage son, James, who died by suicide six years after her… ## [Photo Friday: Burn Out Edition](https://mediterraneanworld.wordpress.com/2026/08/21/photo-friday-burn-out-edition/) _2026-08-21 · Bill Caraher · Archaeology of the Mediterranean World_ I had this plan to restart my quick hits and varia this week. It was an honest and real plan, and then the long, lazy tendril of late summer burn out happened and instead of doing work for my blog, I spent the last week fiddling with a paper, re-reading a monograph that I read… Read More → ## [WEEKEND BOOK THERAPY](https://kathleenschmidt.substack.com/p/weekend-book-therapy-94e) _2026-08-21 · Publishing Confidential_ Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing. ## [John Wood Jr. Joins FAIR's Board of Directors](https://news.fairforall.org/p/john-wood-jr-joins-fairs-board-of) _2026-08-21 · Fair For All · Fair For All_ One of America's most compelling voices for pluralism steps into a bigger role and brings a bold new venture with him. ## [Week in Review: YouTube Moves to Block Netflix’s Creator Deals, Goalhanger Touts Film and TV Ambitions, and India Removes TV Ad Cap](https://videoweek.com/2026/08/21/week-in-review-youtube-moves-to-block-netflixs-creator-deals-goalhanger-touts-film-and-tv-ambitions-and-india-removes-tv-ad-cap/) _2026-08-21 · Tim Cross-Kovoor · VideoWeek_ In this week's Week in Review: YouTube goes on the defensive against Netflix's creators deals, Goalhanger eyes up film and TV expansion, and India removes its 12 minute TV ad cap. Top Stories YouTube Moves to Block Netflix's Creator Deals YouTube is offering millions of dollars to some of its biggest creators in exchange for Read More ## [What Exactly Did It Mean to be an Officer on Half Pay in Jane Austen’s England?](https://reginajeffers.blog/2026/08/21/what-exactly-did-it-mean-to-be-an-officer-on-half-pay-in-jane-austens-england/) _2026-08-21 · Regina Jeffers · Every Woman Dreams…_ Question from a follower: I’ve often wondered about the term “half-pay officer.” Does an officer who sells out still receive half pay or only officers who retire without selling their commissions (if there is such a thing). My question concerns a … Continue reading → ## [DOJ Uses James Comey’s Novel in Its Case Against Him](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/101101-doj-cites-comey-novel-in-pursuing-its-case-against-the-former-fbi-director.html) _2026-08-21 · By Jim Milliot · (untitled)_ ## [LOC’s National Book Festival Expands Cultural Programming](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/101100-loc-s-national-book-festival-expands-cultural-programming.html) _2026-08-21 · By Nathalie op de Beeck · (untitled)_ ## [Amazon Exec to Head Online Sales at HarperCollins](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/people/article/101089-amazon-exec-joining-hc-as-head-of-online-sales.html) _2026-08-21 · By Jim Milliot · (untitled)_ ## [Indie Spotlight: August 2026](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/pw-select/article/101104-indie-spotlight-august-2026.html) _2026-08-21 · (untitled)_ In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature sci-fi and fantasy. ## [This Week’s Bestsellers: August 24, 2026](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/101103-this-week-s-bestsellers-august-24-2026.html) _2026-08-21 · Edited by Carolyn Juris · (untitled)_ ## [Publishing’s “Hot Labor Summer”](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/101098-publishing-s-hot-labor-summer.html) _2026-08-21 · By Sam Spratford · (untitled)_ With a string of recent union victories, book workers are addressing what some see as subpar labor conditions in the industry. ## [Behind the Mythology of Bookselling: PW Talks with Liz Hottel of NAIBA](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/101097-behind-the-mythology-of-bookselling-pw-talks-with-liz-hottel-of-naiba.html) _2026-08-21 · By Claire Kirch · (untitled)_ NAIBA’s second executive director officially took the helm on August 4, during the organization’s annual membership meeting at the New Voices New Rooms conference. ## [Regional Bookseller Organizations Emphasize Authors and Books](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/101096-regional-bookseller-organizations-emphasize-authors-and-books.html) _2026-08-21 · (untitled)_ This year’s regional shows are hosting scores of authors. ## [Indie Booksellers Prepare to Attend Regional Associations’ Trade Shows](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/101095-indie-booksellers-prepare-to-attend-regional-associations-trade-shows.html) _2026-08-21 · By Claire Kirch · (untitled)_ Approximately 1,500 booksellers around the U.S. are expected to attend this fall’s conferences. ## [‘A Little Something Else’: PW Talks with Kerry Hansen](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/101094-a-little-something-else-pw-talks-with-kerry-hansen.html) _2026-08-21 · By Joanne O’Sullivan · (untitled)_ ## [A New (Shorter) Chapter for Middle Grade](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/101093-a-new-shorter-chapter-for-middle-grade.html) _2026-08-21 · By Joanne O’Sullivan · (untitled)_ Publishers are hoping to hook new readers with lower page counts and more visual formats. ## [How ‘Paper Ghosts’ by Sarah Addison Allen Got Made](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/101091-how-paper-ghosts-by-sarah-addison-allen-got-made.html) _2026-08-21 · By PW Staff · (untitled)_ An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel ## [Chad Harbach Steps Back Up to the Plate](http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/profiles/article/101090-chad-harbach-steps-back-up-to-the-plate.html) _2026-08-21 · By David Adams · (untitled)_ Fifteen years after The Art of Fielding, the author returns with a novel set at the same Midwestern college. ## [Supergoop! is Hiring an Associate Graphic Designer - Digital (NYC/hybrid)](https://www.dnamag.co/jobs/supergoop-hiring-associate-graphic-designer-digital) _2026-08-20 · DNAMAG · JOBS - dnamag_ Salary range: $67k - $75k yearly Supergoop! is seeking an Associate Graphic Designer who will be working with the Creative Team, mainly focusing on digital design. Our digital design team works behind the ‘screen to create stunning graphics that bring our brand campaigns to life. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about design and has a solid understanding of core graphic design…