DROPCAP BLOG
AI, Chat GPT, and DropCap’s Featured Author: Joanna Penn
Artificial Intelligence (AI), including ChatGPT, are improving daily. For many creatives, this seems like a terrifying possibility. Not so for international bestselling author and DropCap client, Joanna Penn.
From Indie to International: How These Three Authors Scored Translation Rights Deals for Their Books
As the indie publishing movement has changed and grown over the last decade, so has the ability for authors and publishers to reach larger audiences easily and effectively.
A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Twenty-Five. The Italian Job
The love affair with Bella Italia was revived with a return to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2023, celebrating its 60th glorious year.
Featured Titles: The Green Hair Lady & Sometimes When I’m Worried
Children's early learning meets beautiful illustrations in these gorgeous books.
Featured Titles: The Musician and Workday Warrior
This month’s most anticipated titles include a book on how to feel more in control of time and a YA romantic fantasy with hints of magical realism.
A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Twenty-Four. Love Is in the Hare
For the romantic in all of us this month, you never know who or what will emerge from one door and into our hearts... In our book world, many novels carry themes of love and friendship, find out more.
Featured Titles: A Tree for Me and Great as a Button
Children's early learning meets beautiful illustrations in these gorgeous books.
The Anatomy of a Translation Rights Contract
Most authors dream of having their books translated into foreign languages. That dream has become a reality for more than 1,500 books here at DropCap, and now, in this post we’re going to share exactly what goes into putting together a translation rights contract.
DropCap’s 2023 Predictions With Allison Olson & Monica Meehan
With an exciting 2023 upon us here at DropCap, we took some time to ask our agents a few questions about what they’re most looking forward to in the coming year, along with some predictions for the translation rights world.
Featured Titles: Immersion and Unlevel the Playing Field
This month’s most anticipated titles include a book on how to create amazing experiences and an excellent title on successful digital marketing programs.
A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Twenty-Two. Twas a Very Good Year
We thank all of you for supporting another year of DropCap, for great conversations and dialogues, for your ongoing love of books, and as Fairs indicate, of wine and long friendships!
Featured Titles: About Dreams & Mindfulness
Children's early learning meets beautiful illustrations in these gorgeous books.
Behind the Scenes at FIL: The Guadalajara International Book Fair
Of course, we love all book fairs, but there is something very, very special about FIL.
Featured Titles: Our Most Anticipated Fall Books
This month’s most anticipated titles include Steve Sims new book, a beautiful tale about a not-so-perfect princess and some Little Big Chats.
A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Twenty-One. Long Frankfurt, November Ghosts
Is anyone else suffering from “long Frankfurt” with lots of seemingly endless follow-ups?! You’re not alone but equally, I’m sure everyone who attended - ourselves included - were happy to get back to the buzz and excitement of the Fair.
2022 Frankfurt Book Fair: Top Six Takeaways
The team at DropCap is home from the Frankfurt Book Fair, and all we can say is WOW. What an incredible week!
A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Twenty. INDIE-Pendence Days
Is everyone ready for Frankfurt??! We’ve had a busy month in the lead up, bringing on several wonderful new indie publisher clients that we are delighted to introduce.
Big Drop Cap News: We’re Finalists!
We’re thrilled to announce we’ve been named a finalist in the Wisconsin Innovation Awards!
A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Nineteen. The Frankfurt Files
With this new release for our popular A Tale of Two Agents, we invite you to see our Fall Rights Guides and to visit us at the Frankfurt Book Fair
A Tale of Two Agents: Chapter Eighteen. New Season and New Content
New Content at DropCap! Join us for the latest edition of A Tale of Two Agents as we explore new content and new amazing titles.