Publishing Trends Q&A with Agent Kate McKean

I asked literary agent Kate McKean a few questions that have been on my mind about the current state of the industry.
https://janefriedman.com/publishing-trends-qa-with-agent-kate-mckean/

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In Substack We Trust: Navigating the Tension Between Powerful Tools and Platform Dependency

A full transcript of a panel discussion at NonfictioNOW at Notre Dame University about the mixed feelings that writers have about Substack.
https://janefriedman.com/in-substack-we-trust-navigating-the-tension-between-powerful-tools-and-platform-dependency/

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US Book Show Highlights Big Books, AI, and the Value of Direct Sales: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Last week saw the US Book Show, a single-day but large event that comes far enough after other major gatherings—like the London Book Fair—to feel as though a world of water has passed under the bridge since then.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/us-book-show/

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Save the Date: Self-Publishing Advice Conference 2025 — #SelfPubCon25

The Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon25) is back this October as we bring together leading voices from the self-publishing industry for another packed, practical and inspiring online event.
https://selfpublishingadvice.org/save-the-date-selfpubcon25/

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Card Decks Are Having a Moment in Publishing—and It’s Not Just Tarot

This new crop of paper products is geared toward activities, conversation starters, or introspection.
https://janefriedman.com/card-decks-are-having-a-moment-in-publishing-and-its-not-just-tarot/

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Finding Publishing Opportunities in an Era of AI Disruption: Q&A with CEO Keith Riegert

While concerned about AI's impact on publishing economics and discoverability, Keith Riegert remains optimistic about the enduring value of human-created content in an increasingly digital world.
https://janefriedman.com/publishing-opportuities-ai-keith-riegert/

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