Publishing

The Latin American Publishing Industry in 2025: Turning the Page, Again

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Introduction The Latin American publishing industry in 2025 stands at a fascinating and often contradictory crossroads. On one hand, there’s a palpable energy surging through the sector—independent publishers are booming, digital platforms are expanding, and Latin American authors are making global waves. On the other hand, longstanding challenges such as economic instability, political interference, underfunded … Read more

Lessons from the History of Publishing: What Gutenberg, Grub Street, and Google Can Teach Us

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Introduction The publishing industry has always been a wild mix of revolution, rebellion, and refinement. From the moment Gutenberg decided to mess with movable type, the world of ideas has never been the same. And honestly, thank goodness for that. History didn’t just move forward with each page—it exploded. Every publishing leap has reshaped not … Read more

How BookTok Reshapes the Publishing Industry

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Introduction The publishing industry, long perceived as a bastion of tradition, has been thoroughly disrupted—not by Amazon (though it tried), not by ebooks (though they caused a stir), but by TikTok. More specifically, a niche on TikTok: BookTok. What began as a modest digital book club populated by impassioned readers has exploded into a juggernaut … Read more

The Australian Publishing Market in 2025: A Landscape in Flux

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Introduction Australia’s publishing industry in 2025 is a paradoxical beast—simultaneously evolving and entrenched, vibrant and vulnerable. On one hand, digital innovation, sustainability, and social media have opened new doors for readers and writers alike. On the other hand, consolidation among major players, the fragility of independent publishers, and the looming presence of AI have cast … Read more

The Future of Indie Publishing: Disruption, Opportunity, or Obsolescence?

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Introduction Indie publishing has always thrived on disruption. From the underground zines of the punk era to the self-publishing revolution sparked by digital platforms, independent publishing has long served as the wild frontier of the literary world. But as algorithms evolve, gatekeepers multiply, and corporate giants inch ever closer to monopolizing both distribution and visibility, … Read more