Literary Industry

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Abstract AI interface superimposed over a stack of books, symbolizing the impact of artificial intelligence on the publishing industry and authorship.

AI's Grip on Publishing: Authorship Redefined Amidst Trust Crisis

Spectacular implosions of big deals over suspected AI use are forcing a reckoning in the book publishing industry, prompting a widespread re-evaluation of editorial processes and contractual obligatio

Claire Donovan·September 6, 2026

A diverse individual looking small and isolated amidst a sea of white professionals in a sterile publishing office setting.

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Publishing Remains 72.5% White, Slowing Impact of Diverse Voices

In 2023, 72.5% of staff across US publishing houses, review journals, and literary agencies identified as White/Caucasian, a figure that has shown only marginal alteration over nearly half a decade, a

Claire Donovan·June 21, 2026