Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned about writing and publishing.
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
2025: Year in Review for Authors - Part I
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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