Posted on January 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of business advice and news to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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2026 trends and predictions for indie authors and publishing: Joanna Penn shares what she thinks creatives should expect and prepare for this year, with further reading when applicable — and, yes, it's a lot about artificial intelligence (The Creative Penn).
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What to expect from social media in 2026: Dan Holloway provides an update on TikTok's US divestment and shares a prediction that follower counts on social media platforms will become less important thanks to algorithms' rise (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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Authors reject $3,000 AI settlement: Holloway also reports on how six authors are seeking much higher compensation for how their work was used to train AI models (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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