Wed.May 07, 2025

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Do You Really Need IngramSpark?

Jane Friedman

Todays post is by David Wogahn, author of the Countdown to Book Launch series and the president of AuthorImprints , a self-publishing services company. When it comes to bringing a print book to market, the gap between what a one-book publisher can achieve in printing and distribution and what the Big Five publishers can do has never been narrower. Credit for this, in large part, goes to IngramSpark.

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PPC Keyword Research for Google Ads: A First-Timer’s Guide

Ahrefs

When I asked experts for their #1 PPC tip for beginners (see my introduction to search ads), many said its smart to focus on keywords that are less popular, more specific, and cheaper.

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Authors Equity partners with German new adult romance imprint

Jane Friedman

Starting this fall, Authors Equity will bring a number of bestselling LYX Books to North American readers on an expedited schedule. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Here's what subscribers get: Access to more than 3,000 premium articles on this site, all searchable Industry news that includes Janes reporting and analysis, sent via email once a wek Access to Janes private resource guides, continually updated Login below, or learn more and subscribe.

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Share of Search: How to Calculate, Use, And Improve It

Ahrefs

For example, lets say your brand gets 20,000 searches in a month, and your three main competitors get 15,000, 10,000, and 5,000 searches, respectively. The total branded search volume in your category is 50,000.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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New agent at Spencerhill

Jane Friedman

Renee Runge has joined Spencerhill and seeks middle-grade and YA. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Here's what subscribers get: Access to more than 3,000 premium articles on this site, all searchable Industry news that includes Janes reporting and analysis, sent via email once a wek Access to Janes private resource guides, continually updated Login below, or learn more and subscribe.

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What Is Semantics? Meaning, Types, and Examples

Grammarly

Semantics is a core branch of linguistics, the scientific study of language. It focuses on a sentences meaning. More specifically, it involves how grammatical structure, word choice, and context work together to create that meaning. This concept goes beyond a literal interpretation of the sentenceconsider figurative language and how synonyms can carry significantly different connotations.

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New Simon & Schuster UK award for unpublished authors of color

Jane Friedman

Entrants must be a resident of Great Britain and be able to qualify themselves as coming from a minority ethnic background. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Here's what subscribers get: Access to more than 3,000 premium articles on this site, all searchable Industry news that includes Janes reporting and analysis, sent via email once a wek Access to Janes private resource guides, continually updated Login below, or learn more and subscribe.

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New agent at SteelWorks Literary

Jane Friedman

Julie Romeis Sanders was previously an editor at Bloomsbury Childrens. This premium article is available to paid subscribers of Jane's newsletter. Here's what subscribers get: Access to more than 3,000 premium articles on this site, all searchable Industry news that includes Janes reporting and analysis, sent via email once a wek Access to Janes private resource guides, continually updated Login below, or learn more and subscribe.

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