Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers

2025: Year in Review for Authors - Part I

Sara Rosett and Jami Albright Episode 297

297 / How are authors adapting in 2025's changing publishing world? Sara Rosett, Jami Albright, Nicholas Harvey, and Douglas Pratt share lessons learned, trends they’re seeing, and practical strategies from their own writing careers.

  • Sales trends and challenges in 2025
  • Experimenting with book marketing
  • Special editions and direct sales
  • Using Patreon and subscriptions
  • Impact of AI on publishing
  • Social media strategies for authors
  • Facebook ads and Amazon changes
  • Reader engagement and superfans

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