Hosting
May 6 · 2026·6 min
10 Ways to Lead a Better Book Club Discussion
Hosting matters. Here's how our founder structures every monthly discussion to keep readers engaged for the full 90 minutes.
By Sandra JacobRead
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The IAMG Journal
Stories, craft & industry insight
Twenty years of publishing, broadcasting and representation, distilled into a weekly read. Written by the editors, agents and founders behind 1,200+ published titles.
Founder's Letter · May 9, 2026
Twenty Years of Reading: What Two Decades of Authors Taught Us
Grace Paul reflects on the writers, the late-night manuscripts, the small private readings that grew into a global media house — and what the next twenty years must look like for serious literature.
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Craft
May 4 · 2026·8 min
The First Page Test — A Founder's Reading Method
What our team looks for in the opening 200 words before recommending any title to the club.
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Authors
Apr 28 · 2026·5 min
Benefits of a Global Book Club to Authors
Why featured authors return again and again — and how international reach changes a book's life.
By Julian ReyesRead
Curation
Apr 24 · 2026·7 min
How We Choose the Author of the Month
An inside look at the curation process behind our most coveted spotlight slot.
By Grace PaulRead
Community
Apr 18 · 2026·5 min
Making Virtual Book Clubs Work: Tips From Our Community
Five years of running global hybrid sessions has taught us a lot about what readers actually want online.
By Elena MendozaRead
Inspiration
Apr 12 · 2026·4 min
Why Atmosphere Matters: Reading in the Right Light
From café corners to candle-lit lounges — how environment shapes the way we receive the written word.
By Sandra JacobRead
Industry
Apr 6 · 2026·10 min
Foreign Rights in 2026: Where Writers Should Be Looking Next
Six emerging territories where literary appetite is expanding faster than any major publisher will admit.
By Sharon JohnRead
Marketing
Mar 29 · 2026·6 min
What Actually Sells a Book in 2026 (And What Doesn't)
After a thousand launches, here's the hard truth about discoverability, paid reach, and the algorithms.
By Julian ReyesRead
Radio
Mar 21 · 2026·7 min
Inside The Authors Show: How a 60-Minute Interview Changes a Career
Why broadcast still moves the needle — and how to be the kind of guest a producer invites back.
By Elena MendozaRead
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