AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI and Authorship: Ghostwriters say memoir commissions are falling as clients try generative AI, while some are being asked to revise AI-written drafts — raising fresh questions about work, quality and accountability in publishing. Sharjah Book Fair: A weekend surge brought hope to exhibitors at the fair, which featured 3,212 publishers and exhibitors from 126 countries. Young writers launched 110 books, and the Kalimat Foundation unveiled 10 new Braille titles for children. Industry Watch: A new report from the fair focuses on what makes a manuscript publishable, while literary agent Kate McKean’s candid advice reflects growing interest in how authors navigate a crowded market. Books in the Spotlight: Sarah Elena Müller won the 2026 Swiss Book Prize for Unwucht, praised for its inventive language and narrative structure. Library Fallout: David Walliams’s books are being removed by some schools and libraries amid allegations under police investigation; he has denied the most serious claims, and no findings have been announced.
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