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
If you’re serious about publishing your book the traditional way, understanding the traditional publishing process step by step is absolutely essential. A lot of writers dive into querying without realizing how much groundwork they need to lay first. Traditional publishing is not a guessing game or a lucky break. It’s a series of deliberate moves
Getting a traditional publishing deal is one of the biggest milestones for any debut author. It’s that moment when years of writing, revising, and doubting yourself finally lead to something tangible—a real book, backed by a real team. But landing a contract isn’t just about writing a good book. It’s also about finding the right
