Author Update

Find out how to plan for this year's holiday season, as well as how changes to the X algorithm change your marketing strategy.

This week we're covering Spotify's game-changing Audiobook Selects program for indie authors, the collapse of traditional publishing sales with trade books down 9.4%, and major industry closures including Mango Publishing and Knights Of children's books. Plus, we analyze groundbreaking research showing readers prefer AI writing to MFA graduate writing, discuss the rise of three-tier audiobook pricing, and explore massive layoffs hitting traditional publishing. Whether you're an indie author, traditionally published, or just starting your writing journey, get the publishing news that matters for your author career. Don't miss our insights on Novel November replacing NaNoWriMo and the shifting landscape between AI and human creativity in publishing.

Get the latest on scams affecting the author world, a detailed data report on the state of Mysteries, Thrillers and Suspense, and why Americans are reading less than ever.

Welcome to the Grid. We're covering the Amazon algorithm, the sales reports, the Yoast SEO Update and the advent of Tron: Ares. 

Welcome to a special episode of Author Update! Thomas is sick, so Jonathan takes the reins and does a solo episode on library news, X drama and ZEITGEIST!

Join Thomas and Jonathan on Author Update as we tackle the government shutdown, the surge in online book piracy sentiments and how the military's pivot toward more lethality and less DEI impacts your writing. 

Payouts approved in the Anthropic case, Novel November comes to authors and Jonathan and Thomas talk about how to write first aid properly in your content.

Join us on Author Update to learn more about using libraries with KU books, the TikTok deal between US and China, and how cancel culture has changed. 

A somber reflection upon Charlie Kirk's life and ministry and how authors can emulate his success in their own careers, as well as industry news regarding email services.

We uncover shocking news about publishers failing to register copyrights, potentially leaving authors vulnerable in the Anthropic class-action lawsuit. We also explore the arrest of Irish author Graham Linehan for tweets posted from America. Plus, discover exciting developments in AI audiobook publishing with ElevenLabs' new 60% royalty marketplace, learn about AuthorCraft.ai's manuscript analysis tools, and dive deep into the zeitgeist of Mary Poppins. Patron Toolbox: https://www.PatronToolbox.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/novelmarketingConference: https://www.NovelMarketingConference.com/