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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?
Jul 17
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Kathleen Schmidt
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PBS and NPR are Being Defunded. Where are the Publishers?
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What Authors Should Know About Google Search, AI, and Platforms
Everything you know about search is changing.
Jul 15
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Kathleen Schmidt
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What Authors Should Know About Google Search, AI, and Platforms
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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…
Jul 12
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Kathleen Schmidt
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The Novel is Not Dead
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Jul 11
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A Media Guide for Authors
Who covers books, who doesn't, and what's working.
Jul 8
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Kathleen Schmidt
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A Media Guide for Authors
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Jul 5
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June 2025
CORRECTION: Class: Author Identity: Building Your Brand & Boosting Your Books
Publishing Confidential University Summer School is in Session
Jun 30
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Kathleen Schmidt
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CORRECTION: Class: Author Identity: Building Your Brand & Boosting Your Books
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Which Famous People Have I Worked With?
A fun Friday post.
Jun 27
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Kathleen Schmidt
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Which Famous People Have I Worked With?
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Jun 27
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Book Publishing & Mental Health
The most imperfect coupling ever.
Jun 24
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Kathleen Schmidt
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Book Publishing & Mental Health
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Jun 20
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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.
Jun 19
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Kathleen Schmidt
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BookCon is Back. 8th Note Press is Shutting Down. Rolling Stone Deleted an Article about Literary Substack.
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