[HTML1]More about Book Country & Molly Barton
Molly Barton, the President of Book Country, has overseen the company from its inception. She has a history of success and innovation in book publishing.
Always looking for better ways to serve writers and readers, she leads Penguin’s efforts to publish apps, enhanced and amplified eBooks, and eSpecials, which are digital-only essays and short stories.
Molly helped launch the successful Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Contest for Penguin, and she continues to develop digital publishing projects, new business models, strategies, and partnerships in her role as director of business development at Penguin Group (USA).
Molly started at Penguin in 2004 as an editor and she still edits a select group of fiction writers for Viking and other imprints. She previously held editorial and marketing roles at Oxford University Press. She has worked with many well-known authors including Terry McMillan, Melissa Bank, Nick Hornby, Meg Rosoff, Laura Dave, Ceridwen Dovey and Anya Ulinich. Molly earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Wesleyan University, where she was also a Ford Fellow in the Writing Program.
Focused on romance, fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, and mystery—which account for 58% of fiction purchases—Book Country is designed to help new authors hone their craft and get useful feedback on works in progress from avid readers and other writers. Book Country also offers publishing professionals such as agents and publishers a place to discover new voices.
Discoverability is a key component of the Book Country experience. Through great search and browse tools, including the groundbreaking Genre Map, visitors and members can find the books they love to read, from Police Procedurals to Medical Thrillers to Paranormal Romance, to Urban Fantasy or Steampunk.
Book Country is focused on building a community that is—and will remain—a free, creative and supportive venue where writers and readers can give and receive constructive criticism, discover new and entertaining books, discuss and share tips and experiences, and learn about the publishing industry. Badges will be awarded to members to recognize a variety of achievements including most-improved books, top-rated peer reviewers, and most-active discussion contributors.
“We created Book Country because while writing and publishing sites have proliferated in recent years, none were designed by publishing experts to create a more valuable pathway forward for new writers,” explained Book Country President Molly Barton. “Book Country is egalitarian and merit-based, while fostering an atmosphere of encouragement and creativity.”
Members can upload a work in progress, explore and provide feedback on books already posted, participate in discussions about the business and craft of writing, or learn more on the industry blog. A writer new to the site can upload their work immediately, but because Book Country was designed with genuine reciprocity in mind, before that work becomes visible on the site, she or he must review three other people’s work.
Book Country is a subsidiary of Penguin Group (USA), a Pearson company. Though owned by Penguin Group (USA), Book Country is a separate entity, both legally and practically with full-time Book Country staff members. Books from all publishing houses will be mentioned on the site, and staff members from all publishers are welcome to participate. Book Country is focused on the success, education and enjoyment of its members.
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