For much of publishing history, success was defined by the “frontlist”—the shiny parade of new releases that arrived each season with marketing fanfare and bestseller ambitions. Backlist books—titles published more than a year or two ago—were often treated like quiet...
As we enter the fifth month of 2026, now feels like a good time to consider what we can expect to see in scholarly publishing throughout the remainder of the year. To begin making predictions for a new year, it is always helpful to take a minute and reflect on...
The number of self-published books with ISBNs has more than doubled over the past decade, and approximately one-third of all books sold in the US are self-published. Additionally, indie authors are gaining recognition, and some are gaining true fame with this...
In the past, scientific publishing moved at the pace of glaciers—deliberate, weighty, and often frustratingly slow. And there was good reason for this. Peer review is an important part of scientific publishing that is necessary to weed out research that is not...
Technica Editorial: Stuck in the Middle? Fresh Tips & Spring Savings Hello, May! In this issue, join us as we learn how to push past the middle slump of our story and drive it forward. We’ll also share tips on crafting powerful AI prompts that...
