Posted on November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek
The publishing experts we follow have plenty of business and marketing advice and news to offer.
Here are the ones that we thought were can't-miss for our authors:
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Author event ideas that sell books and add fans: Penny Sansevieri explains why in-person events remain valuable – crucial, even — in a digital era, then shares tips on how to make them successful (Author Marketing Experts).
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How the best book awards transform careers: Sansevieri and Amy Cornell discuss how to find a reputable contest that your book is truly eligible for, polish your submission, and then maximize the reach of the wins you rack up (Author Marketing Experts).
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The editorial process for short fiction contests: Listen to author and podcaster Polly Campbell's tips on revising short fiction, on or off a deadline (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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Bluesky reaches 40 million users: Dan Holloway reports on a milestone for the alternative to Twitter and the features it has introduced (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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What writers need to know about anthology offers: Before you accept an invitation to contribute to an anthology — which can be an excellent tool for authors — be sure to see what Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Matty Dalrymple recommend considering and asking, in this excerpt from Taking the Short Tack (Jane Friedman).
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