Writing Break

We are continuing our foreshadowing discussion today, and I might say something about genres that you will not like.

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• Depot Café and Bookstore, Mill Valley, CA - Featured Bookstore
• Salt by Liz Shipton (Adult Version) - Featured Author
• Salt Paperback (YA Edition) - Featured Author
• 57 Writing Contests in December
• Workers at Two More B&N Stores Vote to Unionize
• Circana BookScan: US Print Book Market 'Slowing a Bit'
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

“Morning Coffee Full Mix” by Bobby Cole

"Strawberry Daiquiri (instrumental)" by Sarah Angel

"Blow Off Some Steam" by Ben Bostick

"Sail Away" by zoze

We are beginning our discussion on foreshadowing today, in both fiction and nonfiction.

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• Amazon Sues Publishing Fraudsters
• The 'Wall Street Journal' Drops Its Bestseller Lists
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"Calm and Cozy: Lo-fi Vibes" by The Turquoise Moon

“Little Noir Night” by Humans Win

Happy Halloween. In this episode, we’re talking about book proposals, how much writers make, and other such spooky things.

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• The Ghost of Lilly Pilly Creek by Abbie L. Martin - Featured Author
• Hutchinson Public Library, Hutchinson, Kansas - Featured Library
• Start Here: How to Write a Book Proposal + Book Proposal Template | Jane Friedman
• Writing Books Remains a Tough Way to Make a Living
• NEA Survey Finds Decline in Adult Reading
• The Bookseller - News - HarperFiction launches crime imprint Hemlock Press
• Authors sue Meta, Microsoft, Bloomberg in latest AI copyright clash | Reuters
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

“Creepy Halloween” by MoodMode

“Mystery of a Haunted Memory” by Jon Presstone

“Ghost Town” by Jayson Wayne Brown

“Through the Fields” by zoze

"My Dark Room" by Enzo Orefice

Let's review some of this season's publishing tips.

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Today we are catching up on quite a bit of publishing news, including the new Amazon upload limits and book category changes. I’m also sharing what I think is the most important thing to do while marketing your book. 

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• These 183,000 Books Are Fueling the Biggest Fight in Publishing and Tech - The Atlantic
• Spotify will use AI to Replicate and Translate Podcasts
• ‘Harry Potter’ UK Audiobooks Narrator Stephen Fry Warns That AI Ripoff Of His Voice Is Only The Beginning – Deadline
• Hatch Press takes flight with Bonnier Books UK - Bonnier Books
• The Fanfic-to-Romance Pipeline Goes Mainstream in Publishing
• Ed Dept. Hires Book Ban Czar to Monitor Escalating Challenges Over Content
• What the Writers Won - The American Prospect
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

“Cabin Socks” by Amber Waldron

"Gazing Out of A Cafe Window on a Rainy Day" by Tencher Music

Today we are talking about what wholesale discounts mean for authors, free audiobooks from Spotify, Amazon’s new policy regarding AI-generated books, and a bit more.

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• Autumn’s Game by Mary Stone - Featured Author
• The Montague Bookmill, Montague, MA, USA - Featured Bookstore
• Book Profit Calculator
• KDP Royalty Calculator
• Spotify to Offer Paying Subscribers Free Audiobook Trial - WSJ
• Update: How to Tell Internet Archive to Remove Your Books - The Authors Guild
• Brooklyn Book Festival, Sept 24 to Oct 2
• Free audiobooks | Spotify
• Amazon’s New Disclosure Policy for AI-Generated Book Content Is a Welcome First Step - The Authors Guild
• New Literary Agent at Martin Literary
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

"Strawberry Daiquiri" by Sarah Angel

"I Like You a Latte" by Amber Waldron

"The Calmest River" by The Turquoise Moon

"Slow Water" by Enzo Orefice

"Sweater Weather" by Amber Waldron

In this episode, we’re talking about a predatory publisher. We’re also discussing the difference between a good editor, a great editor, and your ideal editor.

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• U.S. Book Show: B&N CEO Says Chain Is in Midst of Significant Change
• Membership - The Authors Guild
• Amazon's Kindle Rewards Beta Program
• Adelaide Continues to Ignore Author Complaints
• Judge Blocks Texas Book Ban Law
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“More Jam Please” by Raighes Factory

"Hola Amigos" by Oleksii Abramovych

"Dreamboat Farewell (Trumpet & Acoustic Guitar)" by zoze

"Coast Of Mexico" by Ben Bostick

"Acapulco Sunset" by zoze

"Over The Ocean" by Sondé

Today I’m taking my own advice, plus we’re working on building your publishing team. We’re also learning of a good reason to make sure your print books are also available as ebooks.

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• Pan Bookstore & Cafe, Izmir, Turkey - Featured Bookstore
• The Izmir Situation: Book 4 of the Sauwa Catcher Series by J.E. Higgins - Featured Author
• Otto Penzler Announces New True Crime Imprint Crime Ink
• Judge Approves Internet Archive Permanent Injunction, Limits It to Works That Have eBook Editions - Publishers Lunch
• The Bookseller - News - YouTube narrowly beats TikTok for young adults discovering books online, according to Nielsen report
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"Deep House With Middle Eastern Vibes" by Sondé

"Istanbul Morning Coffee (Oud & Guitar)" by zoze

"The Sound of the Middle East" by Rent Kid

"Turkish Action" by MoodMode

"Shadow Dance (Turkish Oud)" by zoze

Today we are talking about new imprints, working with beta readers and editors, and hiding your expertise.

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• Hiring - Editorial Freelancers Association
• Marilynne Bradley - Featured Author & Illustrator
• The Novel Neighbor, St. Louis, Missouri - Featured Bookstore
• The Booker Prize 2023 | The Booker Prizes
• Hardie Grant Publishing
• Baker & Taylor Opens a New Chapter with Paw Prints
• Ten Speed Launches New Ten Speed Graphic Imprint
• HarperEnfoque is HarperCollins' New Spanish-Language Imprint
• The Bookseller - News - Canelo breaks new ground with horror imprint
• Fern Press
• McGraw Hill Stops Business Book Acquisitions - Publishers Lunch
• KKR Wins S&S for $1.62 Billion
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“Sunset in Los Cabos” by Humans Win

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“Shake It and Break It” by Humans Win

“St Louis Blues” by Humans Win

“Singing the Blues” by Humans Win

We will be talking about is your book’s BISAC categories, the average advance for nonfiction authors, and how to transition from being your book’s author to your book’s publisher. 

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• FREE Complete BISAC Subject Headings List - Book Industry Study Group
• DonorsChoose: Support a classroom. Build a future.
• Charity Ratings and Donor Resources | Charity Navigator
• Seeing Novels from Both the Writing and Publishing Sides
• 6 Writing Careers To Consider – Forbes Advisor
• How big will your book advance be? Results of my nonfiction author survey. - Josh Bernoff
• USPS Ground Advantage
• Amazon's New European Sourcing Policies Raise Concerns for U.S. Publishers
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"Road to Cuba" by zoze

“Welcome Home (30 seconds)” by Enzo Orefice

“Shopping Street” by New Library Sounds

“Lofi Beat - The Peace of Mind” by Oleksii Abramovych