As September draws to a close, the publishing industry continues to explore new connections between books, technology and audiences. From AI’s growing influence on academic writing and peer review to developments in open access, libraries and the evolving international book fair landscape, this month’s stories reflect an industry adapting to rapid change. Netflix and British […]

As August comes to a close, the publishing industry continues to balance strong traditional markets with rapid technological change, as AI reshapes discovery and scholarly communication while questions of research equity, accessibility and innovation shape the future of publishing. A Record Year Looms as Print Sales Pass £1 Billion Strong fiction sales have helped the […]

As July comes to an end, the publishing sector continues to respond to rapid technological change, shifting research priorities and renewed conversations around open access, publishing quality, academic resilience and responsible innovation. The Emotional Rollercoaster of Scholarly Publishing An article in The Scholarly Kitchen explores the emotional pressures experienced by authors, reviewers and editors throughout […]

As we close the curtains on June, the publishing industry continues to navigate the accelerating influence of AI, advances in open access and sustainability and ongoing debates surrounding academic freedom, copyright, research integrity and the future of scholarly communication. Independent Bookshop Numbers Reach Highest Level Since 2012 The number of independent bookshops in the UK […]

As May draws to a close, the publishing industry continues to navigate the growing influence of AI, evolving discovery systems and ongoing debates surrounding access, copyright and scholarly communication. Association of American Publishers Addresses AI, Copyright and Freedom of Speech The Association of American Publishers used its annual meeting to address growing concerns surrounding artificial […]

As April ends, the publishing industry continues to grapple with the implications of AI, shifting policy debates and evolving challenges around access, ethics and sustainability across the global landscape. Editors Urged Not to Upload Manuscripts to AI Without Permission The Authors Guild has warned editors against uploading manuscripts to AI tools without explicit author consent, […]

This March, the publishing industry has continued to respond to shifting market forces, technological developments and evolving reader engagement across the global landscape. At the London Book Fair: Translations from Spain and the Balkans At the 2026 London Book Fair, discussions highlighted ongoing challenges in bringing translated works from Spain and the Balkans into English-language […]

As 2026 gathers pace, the publishing industry continues to navigate rapid technological change, policy shifts and global market transformation. The Future of Translation: AI and the Greater Good This piece explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the role of translators in the publishing ecosystem, touching on both backlash from professional translators and innovative uses of […]

Global publishing and research continue to shift under the pressures of technological change, policy reform and international collaboration. From market insights at major book fairs to debates around open access, AI and the future of print collections, this curated round-up highlights the key issues shaping the sector right now. The Frankfurt Global Network: A Spotlight […]