Meghan Markle, once thought to be venturing into the literary world, has reportedly been denied a book deal by Penguin Random House—the same publisher that eagerly released Prince Harry’s deeply personal memoir, Spare. Despite Meghan’s ambitions to craft her own tell-all, the publishing giant seemingly decided her project wasn’t worth pursuing.
According to entertainment commentator Neil Sean, Meghan had grand plans for a memoir titled Paper Cuts. The book was said to be a meticulously compiled account of every negative thing ever written about her, framed as undeniable proof of her victimhood. However, Penguin Random House was reportedly unimpressed, expecting something with more depth, nuance, or at the very least, readability. Instead, insiders claim her manuscript largely consisted of repetitive grievances, making it far from the literary masterpiece she had envisioned.
The reason Meghan even found herself in discussions with Penguin Random House in the first place appears to be linked to Prince Harry’s lucrative book deal. When Harry secured his contract, sources suggest that Meghan was considered part of the package—a “buy one, get one free” arrangement. The publisher reportedly agreed to publish her book primarily because of their investment in *Spare*, a memoir that saw Harry share intimate and sometimes controversial details about his life, including an infamous account of a physical altercation with Prince William and a rather awkward confession about losing his virginity.
However, as drafts of Paper Cuts were submitted, it became clear that Meghan’s narrative lacked a compelling hook. Even Penguin Random House, which had taken a chance on *Spare* despite its eyebrow-raising anecdotes, apparently decided to pass on Meghan’s work. The issue? Meghan had allegedly hoped to use the book as a counterattack against the British royal family, banking on Buckingham Palace releasing its report on bullying allegations against her. She planned to refute those claims in print, turning the book into a powerful rebuttal. But the palace never released the report, leaving Meghan without the controversy she needed to fuel her story.
With no formal accusations to combat, *Paper Cuts* reportedly read more like a directionless rant than a bombshell revelation. In what many see as a major setback, Penguin Random House ultimately declined the book, leaving Meghan searching for her next literary move.
Now, rumors are swirling that Meghan may be shifting her focus to a different type of memoir—one centered on a potential split from Prince Harry. Speculation has been growing that she is shopping around a “post-Harry” tell-all, with outlets like *Vogue* and *Vanity Fair* hinting at the possibility. If true, it suggests that Meghan may already be laying the groundwork for a high-profile separation and the lucrative opportunities that could come with it.
It seems Meghan miscalculated once again. While she may have hoped *Paper Cuts* would be the next *Spare*, the publishing industry isn’t quite as desperate as she may have assumed. Without a major scandal to drive interest, her book appears to have lacked the intrigue needed to captivate readers, leaving her next literary move up in the air.
