Nick Ursborne

APRIL 21, 2023

This time I asked GPT-4 to write me a 40-page Kindle book I could publish on Amazon. I put it all together… did some final edits… and then uploaded the text and cover art to Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing site, using a pen name, Nick Tapvana. The book was published on Sunday evening. Honestly, it’s incredibly good.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 12, 2024

Securing the services of a literary agent has long been the gold standard for authors pursuing a long and successful career in publishing. At the turn of the twentieth century, the so-called “author’s representative” emerged as the figure who would help authors cut a better deal with publishers. It’s easy to understand why.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 8, 2023

My second novel was going to be published! When New York City–based Adelaide Books offered me a contract to publish Painting Through the Dark , it set my heart racing in a good way. I asked around—friends who were published authors, others with knowledge of independent publishing. It was the end of August 2020.

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The Idea Logical Company

JUNE 19, 2022

Book publishing has changed dramatically in the past 30 years, in the past 20 years, in the past 10 years, and even in the last five years. The “incumbents” — established publishers — had a massive moat protecting them from interlopers when most books were sold in stores.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 17, 2023

Likewise, publishing independently sounds like a confusing marathon without any guarantee of actual sales. I decided to publish the book independently so that Gidon’s dream would come true while he could enjoy it. So–it is possible –but I did not have massive book sales as leverage. Holocaust Survivor. Wait—what project?

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 20, 2023

10, a new book was self-published, Fire and Fur y: The Story of the 2023 Maui Fire and its Implications for Climate Change by “Dr. I learned about the book from this Forbes article , but by then, Amazon had removed the book from sale. To my surprise, I saw the book was also for sale at Bookshop and Barnes & Noble.

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The Idea Logical Company

JUNE 20, 2021

Before 1995, publishing and retailing were the province of entities that did it in a businesslike way, usually for profit but always within an organizational structure dedicated to their publishing or retailing activity. Wall Street might also have been seduced by another unique feature of their model: positive cash flow on sales.

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Income Diary

DECEMBER 24, 2023

How To Use ChatGPT To Critique Your Sales Copy and Get More Clients By Clive Cable I recently wrote some landing page copy to launch a new ad agency. Version 1 (Clive Cable) Hidden in Plain Sight… The Silent Sales Strategies You’re Missing. These Silent Sales Strategies could double your sales in seconds.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 17, 2024

This week, my sophomore novel Valley Verified came out into the world—exactly one year after my debut novel The Fraud Squad was published. Back then, I was blissfully ignorant of the intricacies of the publishing industry. Photo by Ryan Graybill on Unsplash Today’s post is by novelist Kyla Zhao.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 23, 2023

Cole ( @JoniBCole ) This story starts about eight years ago, with the arrival of a much anticipated email from the publishing house where the first edition of my book, Good Naked: How to Write More, Write Better, and Be Happier , was in production. Cole—attached to a work suggesting much more for sale than writing advice?

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today's show is sponsored by Draft2Digital , self-publishing with support, where you can get free formatting, free distribution to multiple stores, and a host of other benefits. But first up– Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and self-publishing. Just go to www.draft2digital to get started. I'm so excited.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 19, 2022

What has changed in the publishing industry over the last few years? This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. She's also an award-winning publishing commentator, writer, editor, professional speaker and teacher.

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The Idea Logical Company

OCTOBER 26, 2021

What has happened since the pre-21st Century publishing world I — and so many of the executives now running things in our industry — grew up in is that book sales have shifted and fragmented. A second is that no publisher who didn’t invest in inventory and an organization could really compete.

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Credible Content

MAY 28, 2023

Writing and publishing e-books for personal branding. What Is E-Book Writing and Publishing? E-book writing and publishing refers to the process of creating, formatting, and distributing electronic books, also known as e-books. Marketing and Promotion Effective marketing and promotion play a vital role in e-book publishing.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 20, 2021

In this in-depth article, you’ll learn how to leverage the power of the human brain with neuroscience sales tips. They’ll help you drive more visitors into your marketing funnel and convert casual visits into sales. Your ability to persuade others in this way by appealing to their emotions will increase your sales.

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Publishing Trends

MARCH 29, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Oxford English Dictionary Adds 23 New Words Reading Initiative Drives Children and YA Sales Vermont Set to Pass Library Bill What is the Best AI Story Generator? What are the Numbers?-

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Publishing Trends

APRIL 5, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. 3 Body Problem’s Lawyer is Sentenced for Murder Horror Sales are Booming- Why Readers are Resonating with the Genre How Does Book Design Decisions Impact the Environment? Another Summer of Striking on the Horizon?-

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The Creative Penn

JULY 17, 2023

What are the pros and cons of traditional publishing vs self-publishing? With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with Scrivener, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. Those have been subsequently self-published, indie published by me.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 17, 2023

What are the most important aspects of becoming a successful publisher? Jon Barton is the founder and managing director of the award-winning independent publisher Vertebrate Publishing, as well as the author of several bestselling mountain biking guides. And that's where the publishing business came from. Jon: Hi, Jo.

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Content Hacker

JULY 7, 2023

For most introverts, making cold calls is one of the hardest parts of sales. And that’s probably why you’re googling “how to grow my business without sales calls.” ” Well, I’ve got good news for you: You DON’T have to rely on cold calling to generate sales leads for your business.

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Publishing Trends

MARCH 15, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Why is the Gig Economy a Risky Model for Those in Publishing? Authors Pushback on Growing Amazon Sales for AI Books Pay Respects or Print?- Where is the Line for Publishing Posthumously?

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 24, 2023

I’ve had a couple of experiences over the past six months or so that have provided some intriguing glimpses at how publishing services are trying to make even just a little more money, while the behemoth Amazon dominates search and sales in self-publishing. Amazon.ca: paperback $21.09; hardcover $39.70

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Content Hacker

APRIL 20, 2023

Can content marketing help increase sales? This builds trust and affinity with your audience, which can translate to sales. This builds trust and affinity with your audience, which can translate to sales. Ultimately, you’ll understand why we can answer the question “Can content marketing help increase sales?”

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Express Writers

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

If you haven’t already, it’s time to drop that traditional sales funnel. The association many folks have with the sales funnel is antiquated and leaves out some critical parts of the customer journey. It can also feel cold and sales-y to customers, pushing people away as opposed to drawing them in. Elmo Lewis.

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Publishing Trends

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. How will Simon & Schuster be affected by the sale to KKR? Why is middle grade and young adult publishing suffering? How has European publishing responded to generative AI ? Is Scholastic enabling book bans?

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

What are some of the fundamentals behind self-publishing success? James Blatch shares tips and insights as well as introducing the Launchpad course from Self Publishing Formula. He’s also the co-founder of Self-Publishing Formula, Fuse Books, Hello Books, and the co-host of The Self-Publishing Show. Show Notes.

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Make a Living Writing

JULY 5, 2023

Writers are often told to keep their day job until book sales take off, but what if you could find a day job in the industry you love? If you’re here, chances are that you love reading and book publishing jobs are up there in your list of dream careers. Not all book publishing jobs include this aspect.

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Credible Content

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

For example, you publish lots of content and spread it using channels like Google, LinkedIn and Instagram. Hence, you can see that the slippery slide or the slippery slope can also exist in the form of your sales or marketing funnel. Is slippery slide in copywriting just about an ad or web page? Not necessarily.

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 14, 2023

In the intro, investment firm KKR will buy Simon & Schuster [ Publishing Perspectives ]; Subscriber Surge Giveaways [ Written Word Media ]; Key Book Publishing Paths [ Jane Friedman ]. This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system.

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Publishing Trends

MAY 3, 2024

E very week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Like All Statistics, Book Stats Are Open to Interpretation The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blog Posts of the Week 04/29-05/03 appeared first on Publishing Trends. Who Makes Up YA Readers?

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Traditional publishing is not a monolithic thing. There are different kinds of publishers, and authors want different things out of a publishing deal and relationship. Georgina Cross talks about her experience with two different traditional publishers and the pros and cons of each. Welcome to the show, Georgina.

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Publishing Trends

AUGUST 11, 2023

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. How have publishers reacted to the book rating system established in Texas? How have publishers reacted to the book rating system established in Texas? What does the sale of Simon & Schuster mean for the industry?

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The Creative Penn

JUNE 12, 2023

This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life , which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. is the CEO of AuthorMedia.com , an award-winning professional speaker, nonfiction author, and host of the Novel Marketing Podcast and the Christian Publishing Show. Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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Digifloat

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

You have to stand out from millions of books that get published every year. For example, some publishers decide the size of the book depending on the word count. They feel that a thick book might not appeal to the audience, so they opt to publish a longer book to fit more words per page. They aren’t popular in the fiction world.

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Blogtrepreneur

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This blog post will explore techniques to help enhance your sales on Etsy. Take it a step further on YouTube by publishing videos or sharing insights into your journey. By incorporating these approaches, you can showcase your art to a broader audience and boost your sales on Etsy.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Do you want to publish an image-heavy book like a cookbook? How can you navigate the challenges of photography, book design, and publishing choices to make the best product possible? So a lot of people do want to publish a cookery book, but let's go into each of the challenges one at a time. It's a bit strange.

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Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

As we look at the website design principles to help you drive sales, keep UX in mind. And make sure to avoid website design mistakes that could cause your conversions and sales to plummet. 7 Website Design Principles That Drive Sales. Let’s dive into the seven website design principles to help you drive sales. Conclusion.

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