Posted on July 2, 2026 at 2:00 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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What I learned as a fly on the wall at a publishing industry conference: Julie Duffy reports back on the reasons to be optimistic — or at least not to be despondent — about what AI means for writers and the broader publishing industry (Writer Unboxed).
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Setting writers' conference goals: Author and podcaster Debra Eckerling describes the planning she does before attending an industry event, so that she can get the most benefit out of it (Writer's Digest).
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Librarians' proposed ebook pricing model: Dan Holloway notes the opportunity that could arise for indie authors if libraries manage to get the lending-license rates they're seeking (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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How to make your books discoverable by AI: Orna Ross interviews the head of an Amazon marketing agency about how indie authors can ensure their books are found not just on Amazon but elsewhere (Alliance of Independent Authors).
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