If you’re an author looking for a fresh way to reach readers, Spotify audiobooks could be the door you’ve been waiting to open. We’re not just talking about another format to check off your publishing to-do list. We’re talking about access to over 500 million people who already love pressing play. Spotify’s audiobook offering has […]
The promise of the Internet has always been access—access to knowledge, to community, to opportunity. And for many people around the world, that promise was delivered. With just a few clicks, you can learn a new language, read a scientific paper, or explore an out-of-print classic. That same wave of digital convenience gave birth to
The audiobook market is on fire, and it’s not cooling down anytime soon. According to projections from Deloitte and the Audio Publishers Association, audiobooks are expected to account for over 21% of global book publishing revenue by 2030. That’s not a prediction based on wishful thinking. It’s a direct reflection of how fast the format
If you’re an author trying to get noticed in a crowded market, learning how to use AI in writing and book marketing is one of the smartest moves you can make right now. The publishing world is packed with competition, and getting your book to stand out requires more than just writing talent. Traditional methods
If you’re an author or publisher keeping an eye on book publishing trends in 2025, you’ve probably noticed something big happening: more writers are skipping traditional retailers and selling books directly to readers. This isn’t a fluke. It’s the rise of direct-to-consumer (D2C) book sales, and it’s reshaping how books are marketed, sold, and read.
If you’re chasing the dream of getting traditionally published, chances are you’re not looking for shortcuts. You want the validation, the distribution, the prestige—the full experience of seeing your book in bookstores, reviewed in major publications, and maybe even optioned for film. You want to hold something that tells the world, “A team of professionals
If you’re debating between traditional publishing and self-publishing, there’s a good chance you care about the money. Not the dream of being discovered, not the imaginary book tour, but cold, hard revenue. That’s smart. Because writing a book takes time, effort, and emotional energy, and if you’re going to pour yourself into it, you deserve
Landing a traditional book deal is exciting, the kind of moment you imagine when you’re typing away at your manuscript, dreaming of seeing your name on a spine in a bookstore. But that excitement? It can disappear fast the moment a publishing contract hits your inbox and you realize you have no clue what half
Selling your manuscript starts long before your book lands in a bookstore. It starts with a single page: your query letter. In fact, many agents decide whether to read your manuscript based solely on your query. If your pitch doesn’t land, your book never gets a chance. I know that sounds harsh, but it’s the
If you’re dreaming of seeing your book on shelves at Barnes & Noble or your name printed by one of the Big Five publishers, you’re probably wondering: How long does traditional publishing take? The truth? It takes time. More time than most new authors expect. You could pour your heart into a manuscript, polish it
