Authors turn to self-publishing as big publishers look to cut costs
By Gavin McGrath

Is your dream to become the next JK Rowling or Stephanie Meyer? A new wave of writers is turning to self-publishing to turn fantasy into reality.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-19/fantasy-science-fiction-authors-ride-self-publishing-boom/106566628

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Authors turn to self-publishing as big publishers look to cut costs

Is your dream to become the next JK Rowling or Stephanie Meyer? A new wave of writers is turning to self-publishing to turn fantasy into reality.

Surviving the Publishing Industry: Advice From a Late Bloomer

Late bloomer author Amin Ahmad shares eight thoughts on surviving the publishing industry that may (or may not) be very personal.
The post Surviving the Publishing Industry: Advice From a Late Bloomer appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/surviving-the-publishing-industry-advice-from-a-late-bloomer

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Surviving the Publishing Industry: Advice From a Late Bloomer

Late bloomer author Amin Ahmad shares eight thoughts on surviving the publishing industry that may (or may not) be very personal.

Writer's Digest
Surviving the Publishing Industry: Advice From a Late Bloomer

Late bloomer author Amin Ahmad shares eight thoughts on surviving the publishing industry that may (or may not) be very personal.

Writer's Digest

They were told kids 'didn't read' in this town, they opened a bookshop anyway
By Jenae Madden

In one of Australia's most disadvantaged regions, more known for its lead than its literature, a couple wanted to open a book store but were told children didn't read books there. They did it anyway, and it went on to become a "world class" institution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-08/meg-s-bookshop-port-pirie-closes-after-35-years-south-australia/106277430

#Books #SmallBusinesses #KidsBooks #Children #YoungAdultLiterature #BookPublishingIndustry #RegionalCommunities #HumanInterest #JenaeMadden

They were told kids 'didn't read' in this town, they opened a bookshop anyway

In one of Australia's most disadvantaged regions, more known for its lead than its literature, a couple wanted to open a book store but were told children didn't read books there. They did it anyway, and it went on to become a "world class" institution.

The Long Wait of the Publishing Process

Author John Bateson shares his experience with the long wait of the publishing process, from idea to eventual publication.
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https://www.writersdigest.com/the-long-wait-of-the-publishing-process

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The Long Wait of the Publishing Process

Author John Bateson shares his experience with the long wait of the publishing process, from idea to eventual publication.

Writer's Digest
The Long Wait of the Publishing Process

Author John Bateson shares his experience with the long wait of the publishing process, from idea to eventual publication.

Writer's Digest

Alas, You Have Reached the Wrong Susan Fletcher

What's a well-published author to do when there's another well-published author in demand with their same name (first and last).
The post Alas, You Have Reached the Wrong Susan Fletcher appeared first on Writer's Digest.
https://www.writersdigest.com/alas-you-have-the-wrong-susan-fletcher

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Alas, You Have Reached the Wrong Susan Fletcher

What's a well-published author to do when there's another well-published author in demand with their same name (first and last).

Writer's Digest
Alas, You Have Reached the Wrong Susan Fletcher

What's a well-published author to do when there's another well-published author in demand with their same name (first and last).

Writer's Digest
@juliesbits Hello and welcome!! I joined Mastodon a little over a month ago — and landed in c.im simply because it was a general interest instance that was accepting new people when I started looking into alternatives to my other social media site.
I’ve thought about migrating to a new instance. But, honestly my tastes are so eclectic. There is no instance of nerds interested in: #CatholicTheology #BookPublishingIndustry #Books #BookEditing #Grammar #History #MedievalManuscripts #ChurchHistory #AcademicTheology #Liturgy #Photography #LocalNews
And I’ve mostly found a welcoming group of people here. So here I’m staying. At least for now! 😉