Simon & Schuster plans to stop requiring authors to obtain blurbs for their book covers, questioning their necessity in the publishing industry. Executive editor Sean Manning argues that this practice is damaging and promotes an unmeritocratic literary ecosystem. While blurbs have been a standard practice, Manning believes authors should focus on writing instead. The change will take effect in 2025, allowing authors to choose whether to include endorsements. The article also discusses the historical context of blurbs and their divisive nature. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)