The publishing world is shifting fast, and as writers, we need to keep up. In this episode, I dive into some of the biggest changes happening in the industry right now, from how AI is reshaping publishing to restrictions that could impact book accessibility. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, understanding these changes will help you navigate publishing smarter.

I also share a piece of writing advice I give to authors that I’m now following myself as I write my first book-length work.

• Eight Independent Publishers Form Cooperative to Share Resources, Cut Costs
• London Book Fair 2025 to Focus on AI, Developing Readers
• Kill Your Darlings - Writing Break
• Library Database Providers Clash Over Subscription Models
• New Bills in Iowa Threaten to Tighten Obscenity Provisions for Libraries
• Will the Diamond Bankruptcy Change the Comics Business Forever?
• Free Style Sheet Templates
• Free Writing Tips

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We all dream of making it big with our writing, but what happens when that dream doesn’t unfold the way you expect? We’ll talk about how that dream didn’t quite come true for one author. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the publishing industry and for the latest publishing news.

• The debate over blurbs in publishing, explained | Vox
• ‘It’s quite galling’: children’s authors frustrated by rise in celebrity-penned titles | Children and teenagers | The Guardian
• New Romance
• Cosy Kink
• The acquisition of Text Publishing by Penguin Random House is part of a worrying trend in Australian publishing
• Free Style Sheet Templates
• Free Writing Tips

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In this episode, we bring you the latest publishing news along with a discussion on finding a balance between inspiration and hard work. I'll let you know where to access tax tips for authors and where to view sessions that took place during the Winter 2024 Book & Author Festival. I also tell you about a literary agent scam preying on authors. Plus, we discuss a significant legal victory protecting creative freedom and highlight resources for creators impacted by the Los Angeles fires.

In the second half, we explore the concept of the muse—what it means to create space for inspiration and how to balance it with the discipline of writing. Drawing from personal insights and Stephen King’s On Writing, we reflect on the dynamic between inspiration and perseverance in the creative process.

Tune in for updates, insights, and encouragement to help you see yourself as the writer you already are.

• Authors Guild Federal Court Victory: Arkansas Book Ban Declared Unconstitutional - The Authors Guild
• Emergency Aid for Creators Affected by the Los Angeles Fires - The Authors Guild
• Publishing Scam Alerts - The Authors Guild
• Tax Tips for Authors 2025 - Webinar Registration - Zoom
• PRH Winter 2024 Book & Author Festival
• Free Style Sheet Templates
• Free Writing Tips

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