Tuesday tips: what’s hot and what’s not edition! On the adult side, publishers are still v. interested in big, high stakes books—thrillers and romantasies. But also, cozy comfort reads. Re: kid lit, pic book bios are a tough sell these days, as are YA historicals! #publishingtrends #writingcommunity

Building Thought Leadership That Lasts | Martha Lawrence Martha Lawrence offers a rare behind-the-scenes view of how Ken Blanchard’s ideas became timeless, scalable, and globally adoptable.

Huge thanks to Martha Lawrence for bringing the wisdom, the candor, and the stories that make this episode unforgettable. 🙌

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5 Creative Ways to Turn Your Book Into Audible Media Audiobooks, podcasts, radio plays, oh my! Marissa DeCuir breaks down all of your options when turning your book into audible media.

I always think of audiobooks as being the kind you find on Audible, but there are several ways to get your book "out there" as a audiobook. Has anyone tried any of these other ideas?

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Anthem Press is looking forward to connect with the global publishing community at the London Book Fair 2026. See you there! Visit: anthempress.com #LBF2026 #BookCommunity #AnthemPress #PublishingIndustry #PublishingTrends #BookMarketing #LiteraryAgents #LondonBookFair #TranslationRights

📚🌟 Another Wave of Featured Books from Citi of Books!

The excitement continues as Citi of Books proudly presents more remarkable titles at The London Book Fair 2026, happening March 10–12 at Olympia London.

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Speed defines digital publishing ⚡ Content can be created, edited, and shared in real time, keeping readers informed and engaged around the clock. 🕒📱 #PublishingTrends #MediaShift #DigitalFirst

Do Book Launches Still Work? What the Data Says About Modern Release Strategy Get practical advice on book launches. Discover if they still work and how to navigate the changing landscape successfully.

The launch isn’t the finish line anymore.

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Audio 'no longer an afterthought' as publishers snap up raft of audio-first acquisitions This year has seen a raft of 'audio-first' acquisitions, suggesting audio is 'no longer the afterthought' it once was, with books acquired exclusively for listeners, and the arrival of the UK branch o...

Publishers are snapping up audio-first acquisitions, commissioning star casts, original scores, and bingeable series as streaming reshapes discovery.

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2026 Trends And Predictions For Indie Authors And The Book Publishing Industry with Joanna Penn What does 2026 hold for indie authors and the publishing industry? I give my thoughts on trends and predictions for the year ahead.

Just read Joanna Penn’s 2026 trends & predictions for indie authors and the publishing world—insightful, practical, and full of things to watch this year. buff.ly/LNcW7de #PublishingTrends #IndieAuthors #AmWriting #WritersLife #BookBiz

Dragons, Sex and the Bible: What Drove the Book Business This Year

2025 book sales reveal genre fiction thrives while nonfiction and YA struggle, indie bookstores grow, and readers double down on what comforts them.

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Are we falling out of love with nonfiction? In the early 2020s, readers flocked to books to explain political turbulence. But is the world now too grim to read about – and are podcasters taking the place of authors?

New reporting suggests sales are down as audiences seek escapism, audio, and on-the-go insight from podcasts and video.

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Publishing careers look more like plateaus than ladders.

The data shows long stretches of stability punctuated by small gains, not constant upward motion.
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Here are the biggest moments in AI for publishers in 2025 Here are some of the biggest moments that defined how publishers adapted to the AI era this year.

What are the biggest AI moments for publishers in 2025? Licensing deals or lawsuits? Comment your thoughts! #PublishingTrends

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6 Book Cover Design Trends for 2026 | DAMONZA Every year I write one of these, and every year the same thing happens. People look for predictions. What’s coming next. What’s new. But book cover design doesn’t really work that way. If you look bac...

Book covers in 2026 are about survival at thumbnail size. Typography is louder. Contrast is sharper. White space is confident.

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Fable | Stories for everyone

The 2026 State of Reading Report shows readers are more habitual, more social, and more digital than ever, with fantasy, audiobooks, and community leading the way.

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Can advanced finishes work for magazines? Absolutely.
Premium coatings, durable bindings, and effects like foil or die-cutting can elevate any publication.
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Hybrid Publishing Growth: The Future of Publishing Hybrid publishing growth is reshaping the publishing industry. Learn how it combines the best of traditional and self-publishing.

Hybrid publishing isn’t just a buzzword, it’s changing how books get made.
✅ Lower risk for publishers
✅ More rights for authors
✅ Better collaboration overall
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2025's hottest genres from YA to romantasy… here's what agents are actually signing and readers are buying.

Comment LIT AGENT a full list of 2025 genre trends...

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Backlist books drove 70% of 2024 revenue (here's why publishers are reviving old titles in 2025, and why you can too!) Comment LIT AGENT for more details. OR visit www.storytellertalent.com
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Romantasy sales are up over 40% in key markets. Here’s how to position your book to catch the wave. Comment MARKETING for how to position your Romantasy for sales and growth, and how you can work with me to do so!
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Inside James Patterson’s Literary Empire: Why ‘Book Factory’ Accusations Miss the Point James Patterson, the world’s top-selling author, responds to claims of operating a “book factory”—insisting it’s creative drive, not finances, powering his extraordinary output, and revealing how prolific co-authorship is changing the landscape of modern publishing.James Patterson is a name synonymo

How does James Patterson keep breaking publishing records while facing 'book factory' claims? Discover how his collaborative model is changing the industry. #PublishingTrends #JamesPatterson

BookTok to Bestseller: How Social Media Influencers Are Rewriting the Rules of Publishing BookTok’s breakout stars are now bypassing the slush pile entirely, landing hefty publishing deals and stirring debate across the literary world—signaling a seismic shift in who gets published, how, and why it matters for the future of books. The modern publishing landscape is in upheaval as BookTok

How are BookTok influencers changing who gets published? Discover how viral fans are shaping the future of books, from bypassing old gatekeepers to breaking new ground. #BookTok #PublishingTrends

BookTok to Bestseller: How Social Media Influencers Are Rewriting the Rules of Publishing BookTok’s breakout stars are now bypassing the slush pile entirely, landing hefty publishing deals and stirring debate across the literary world—signaling a seismic shift in who gets published, how, and why it matters for the future of books. The modern publishing landscape is in upheaval as BookTok

Who decides what books top the charts—publishers or the fans? Discover how BookTok creators are rewriting the rules and reshaping how stories reach readers at onlytrustedinfo.com. #BookTok #PublishingTrends

How are audio magazines changing readership? 🎧
Listeners engage 3x longer than digital readers — and audio creates deeper connections with loyal fans.
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BookTok to Bestseller: How Social Media Influencers Are Rewriting the Rules of Publishing BookTok’s breakout stars are now bypassing the slush pile entirely, landing hefty publishing deals and stirring debate across the literary world—signaling a seismic shift in who gets published, how, and why it matters for the future of books. The modern publishing landscape is in upheaval as BookTok

How are BookTok creators disrupting the path to bestseller status? Explore how viral fandoms, digital audiences, and publishers are reshaping who gets published and why it matters. #BookTok #PublishingTrends

BookTok's 200+ billion views have transformed publishing. Here's the verified data behind the phenomenon. Comment LIT AGENT for more details. #litagent #literaryagent #booktok #tiktokbooks #publishingtrends

Self-Publishing’s Output and Influence Continue to Grow Supported by new platforms and forums, indie authors today are behind some of the hottest literary trends

The number of self-published titles with ISBNs rose 7.2% in 2023 over 2022, topping 2.6 million, while traditionally published titles fell 3.6%.

The indie and self-published author army is growing.

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The Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 is here! Come say hi to us. #FBF2025 #FrankfurterBuchmesse #BookCommunity #AnthemPress #bibliophile #PublishingIndustry #PublishingTrends #BookMarketing #LiteraryAgents #indiepublisher

Anthem Press is looking forward to meeting everyone at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025. See you there! #FBF2025 #FrankfurterBuchmesse #BookCommunity #AnthemPress #PublishingIndustry #PublishingTrends #BookMarketing #LiteraryAgents #TranslationRights