Posted on March 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of advice and news to offer, spanning a variety of topics.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Self-publishing news: Dan Holloway provides quick updates and links to further coverage on Bluesky analytics, questions raised over the abundance of books, and a self-publishing award (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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How to budget for your book launch: Joel Pitney, a writer and the founder of a book publishing and promotion company, shares five principles to guide your approach to spending money on a book launch (Jane Friedman).
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The limits of memory: Kristin Hacken South had decided to experiment with writing longhand ... and then lost her draft, though thankfully there were electronic backups; she reflects on what the experience has illuminated for her (Writer Unboxed).
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Dialogue mechanics: Becca Puglisi is starting a new post series on foundational skills she sees writers struggling with the most, and it begins with how to improve the conversations in your books (Writers Helping Writers).
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