The Publisher Daily Newsletter
June 15, 2026
Your Daily Publishing Briefing
Good morning, publishing professionals! Here's your essential roundup of the latest industry news and insights.
Today's Headlines
Catch up on the latest across the publishing world:
Market Developments
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Step-by-step guide to publishing a book
Oakland publisher Angela Engel and author Elizabeth Dougherty have published a step-by-step guide to book publishing.
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Springer Publishing Launches NEXT-GENERATION Social Work Licensure Preparation Ahead OF Major Aswb Exam Cha...
Springer Publishing launches enhanced social work licensure prep ahead of the ASWB exam revisions on August 3, 2026.
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Simon & Schuster Adds 6,000 Titles to the Black List
Simon & Schuster added 6,000 titles to the Black List on June 15, 2026, as reported by publishersweekly.com.
Deals
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Baltimore Is Suing This Publisher for Alleged ‘Predatory’ Marketing
Baltimore is suing The Agora Companies, a publishing network, for alleged "predatory" marketing practices.
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HarperCollins acquires Kári Gíslason’s “To Catch a Fox”
HarperCollins acquired ANZ rights to Kári Gíslason’s crime novel “To Catch a Fox” on June 15, 2026.
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Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Fin - Salesforce
Salesforce signed a definitive agreement to acquire Fin, a customer agent platform, announced on June 15, 2026.
People News
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People & Publishing Roundup, June 2026
C.J. Cherryh announced her retirement from writing on Facebook in June 2026, thanking her publisher.
Events
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Spotlight: Opportunities for AI in Publishing Operations
Publishing professionals attended a May 19 webinar discussing AI's opportunities in publishing operations.
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Peekskill Herald Staff Travels to Pittsburgh for Publishing Conference
Peekskill Herald staff, including Publisher Regina Clarkin, traveled to Pittsburgh for a publishing conference.
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The Publisher Team