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PBS and NPR are Being Defunded. Where are the Publishers?
The book publishing industry has long relied on public media for book promotion. Why haven't they made public statements about its defunding?
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Kathleen Schmidt
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What Authors Should Know About Google Search, AI, and Platforms
Everything you know about search is changing.
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Kathleen Schmidt
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The Novel is Not Dead
David Brooks would like us to think it is. Plus: Is Gary Shteyngart really the last novelist making "real" money? And is the straight white man's novel…
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Kathleen Schmidt
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
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A Media Guide for Authors
Who covers books, who doesn't, and what's working.
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Kathleen Schmidt
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
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June 2025

CORRECTION: Class: Author Identity: Building Your Brand & Boosting Your Books
Publishing Confidential University Summer School is in Session
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Kathleen Schmidt
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Which Famous People Have I Worked With?
A fun Friday post.
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Kathleen Schmidt
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
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Book Publishing & Mental Health
The most imperfect coupling ever.
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Kathleen Schmidt
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
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BookCon is Back. 8th Note Press is Shutting Down. Rolling Stone Deleted an Article about Literary Substack.
A quick hot take on news items.
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Kathleen Schmidt
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