In July 2023, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, announced the establishment of 8th Note Press, an independent publishing
company in the United States. This new company will focus on publishing novels of popular genres like fantasy, mystery, and romance, which are trending on social media platforms. Additionally, the company plans to create an online store where consumers can purchase print books, e-books, and audiobooks, creating an ecosystem for discussion, reviews, and communities. Besides the advance payments and royalties, the company also offers a full range of online marketing services.
The 8th Note Press has hired former Penguin Random House editor Katherine Pelz as acquir-ing editor, who used to be responsible for editing
romance novels. The company has already ex-tended invitations to authors for manuscript sub-missions. Apart from new releases, the company will also reprint classics.