Posted on May 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM 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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Don't be a snob when it comes to media: Media coach Paula Rizzo lists five publicity opportunities that authors shouldn't turn down based on their perceived lack of prestige (Writer's Digest).
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10 content types to build your author presence on LinkedIn: Writer and podcaster Debra Eckerling helps fiction authors think creatively about how to use this particular social media site (Writer's Digest).
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Nine myths about book publicity that are holding you back: Publicist Marissa DeCuir urges authors to stop limiting themselves with these outdated beliefs and to start considering the vast opportunities that are available (Writer's Digest).
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Social media is redefining the author's job: There's no question that the internet and social media have opened great opportunities for authors, but recent reactions and behaviors of some BookCon attendees have Kit Aldridge on edge (Writer Unboxed).
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Two new AI-driven impersonation scams to avoid: Victoria Strauss reports on supposed invitations to attend book festivals/conferences and to appear on radio shows or stations (Writer Beware).
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