Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews John Lescroart, New York Times-bestselling author of The 13th Juror and many other spellbinding thrillers.

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 2: News
a) The new Copyright Small Claims Court has a website. https://copyright.gov/about/small-claims/
b) Podium Audio is looking for self-published books that could become audiobooks. https://podiumaudio.com
c) Mark Dawson has launched a new book promotion service. https://hellobooks.com/authors
d) Open AI's GPT-3 beta allows authors to test an AI that can write complete sentences based on your ideas. https://openai.com
e) Bookchain allows authors to convert their work into NFTs and publish on the Ethereum blockchain. https://www.bookchain.ca
f) Takeaway quote from the Int'l Publishing Forum: "Books see people through hard times."

Chapter 3: Interview
Bernhardt interviews bestselling author John Lescroart. Your will learn:

How to write a novel
How Lescroart financed his writing before he broke out
When to quit your day job
How to use your hobbies to become a better writer
How the book industry has changed most.

Chapter 4: Parting Words
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