Guest Writer // Tessa Donohue In the rise of popularity in reading, specifically within the YA genre, it has become evident that romance sells. Or, more specifically: smut sells. In the books a person will see while scrolling through “most…
by Callan Whitley “When you picture spies, you may think of martinis, sweet cars, and sexy clothes. That wasn’t Ana. She didn’t go out with coworkers. She behaved awkwardly at parties. She hadn’t had good luck dating. She filled her…
By Grace Mattsen If you care about writing, reading, or publishing, you are likely familiar with the digital publisher, Substack. The venture-backed subscription-based company explores an alternative to traditional publishing, offering a place for writers to share their ideas while…
by Elisabeth Grass All throughout 2022, I think I read a total of maybe twelve books—including those I needed toread for school. At the beginning of 2023, I decided I wanted to get back into reading. It was something I…
by Wilde Press Spring ’23 Author Maddie Gregorski It all started with a single scene: an argument. I spent so many nights replaying those few lines in my head and slowly building a conversation. The perfect couple at the dinner…
By Ana Sophia Garcia Cubas Assemat Allow me to paint what may be a familiar picture: You get a book recommendation. Maybe from your mom, a friend, or Tiktok, but you hear about a book that you simply must get…
Leanna Florez // Blog Writer On November 1, 2022, the Writing, Literature, and Publishing (WLP) chairs, Creative Writing chairs, and WLP Student Government Association (SGA) senator Izzy Astuto held one of the most well-attended WLP Town Halls yet. Students across…
Olivia Smith // Blog Director Whether you’re a first time applicant or a seasoned intern, everyone could use some more tips and tricks when it comes to applying to publishing jobs. Last Friday, Hachette Book Group HR specialists Lia Hartman…
Laura Elias // Blog Writer Today, I have compiled a list of Latine authors and their books coming out in 2021. Authors as well known as Isabel Allende and debut authors like Monica Gomez-Hira will be featured in this list,…
Angie Haas//Blog Writer Children’s books are perhaps the least diverse genre. Looking back on the books I read as a child — from Curious George to Where the Wild Things Are to all of the Dr. Seuss’ books — they…
