Archive - Publishing Confidential

May 2025

A Catalog for Books on Substack? Great Idea!

An interview with Andrea Bartz and Kirthana Ramisetti, plus some publishing "drama."

May 28 •

Kathleen Schmidt

The Curious Case of the AI-Generated Summer Reading Roundup

It's maddening, demoralizing, and all too real.

May 20 •

Kathleen Schmidt

Do We Need Celebrity-Branded Books?

And other publishing stories that caught my attention

May 16 •

Kathleen Schmidt

Weekend Thread: Book Therapy

Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.

May 9

How Much Does Publicity Cost?

A breakdown of expenses + a roundup of publishing news.

May 7 •

Kathleen Schmidt

Book Publicity Isn't a Contest

Comparing yourself to other authors is never a good strategy.

May 5 •

Kathleen Schmidt

Weekend Thread: Book Therapy

Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.

May 2

April 2025

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