Penguin General’s imprints, Penguin Business and Penguin Life, have officially merged into one imprint called Penguin Life. The merger reflects the market’s needs and the company’s ambition to boost their presence in this space. With Wright’s clear vision, strategic approach, and deep knowledge of the market, Penguin Life is poised for success and bursting with energy and opportunity.
Preena Gadher, managing director of Penguin General, expressed excitement about the merger. She stated that it reflects the market’s needs and the company’s ambition to boost their presence in this space. Editorial director Emily Robertson will be joining Wright on the new Penguin Life team, along with senior commissioning editor Amy McWalters and editor Celia Buzuk. The imprint is also looking to recruit another editorial director.
Wright emphasized that consumers of personal development do not differentiate between books that help them optimize their working lives and those that improve other aspects of their lives. Penguin Life’s goal is to publish top authors who can enhance every part of readers’ lives by recognizing how these two markets intersect. With a focus on publishing books across various personal development categories such as health-led science, popular psychology, smart thinking, career, productivity, focus, fitness, and small illustrated projects