Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews Tara Cremin, Author Experience Manager for Kobo Writing Life.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: News
a) A new report from Bowker shows the number of self-published books has skyrocketed, as has the Christian book market.
b) Audible Originals is now accepting pitches from anyone.
c) ACX University returns for its seventh year of instruction.
d) Google announces a new voice-recording app that transcribes in real time.

Chapter 3: Writing Tips
William Bernhardt considers what writers can take away from a new comprehensive study by Written Word Media analyzing the common characteristics of authors making more than $100,000 per year.

Chapter 4: Interview with Tara Cremin
Bernhardt talks with the Author Experience Manager for Kobo Writing Life about what the Kobo self-publishing platform has to offer writers, including support, non-exclusivity, and global reach.

Chapter 5: Parting Words
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