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Bestseller Lists are Broken
Bestseller lists are disappearing and the ones that still exist aren't equitable. It's a problem.
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The Anatomy of a Bestseller
Most bestselling books aren't a surprise to the companies that publish them. What factors go into getting a book on a bestseller list?
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Book Publicity: What Works and What Doesn't
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Author Platforms in 2024: What to Expect
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Book Publicity: What to Expect in 2024
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The Anatomy of a Bestseller
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Let’s talk about gratitude.
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Book Publishing Must Break Up with Twitter
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is not going to improve. Now what?
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Book Publicity: What to Expect in 2024
The role of book publicists is changing as quickly as the media landscape. Here's what to expect in 2024.
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Do on-sale dates matter? Yes...and No.
Deciphering the not-so-mysterious strategy behind a book's on-sale date.
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Author Platforms in 2024: What to Expect
2024 will be the year of "less is more" for author platforms.
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Whose Voices Get to be Heard in Publishing?
Amidst a world in turmoil, we mustn't further fracture the literary community.
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Do Trade Reviews Still Matter?
Trade reviews tend to carry a lot of weight inside book publishing. Do they make a difference? The answer is complicated.
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Guide to Hiring Freelance Publicists
What to expect when you engage a freelance publicist.
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