Author Update
Here’s what you can expect from Author Update:
Publishing News: Stay in the loop on what’s happening in the industry.
Advice That Matters: Learn how to make your book irresistible to readers.
Live Q&A: Bring your questions and get answers from Thomas Umstattd and Jonathan Shuerger.
Podcasting since 2025 • 34 episodes
Author Update
Latest Episodes
Did Google's Gemini Train on Your Manuscript?
Google's dark pattern, plus new AI tools, upgrades to existing systems and a deep dive into the cozy mystery genre.
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The Algorithm War: AI vs. Human Writing
Updates on how the publishing and music worlds are adapting to AI, as well as exciting developments from the industry.
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1:20:16
The Holiday Marketing Guide
Find out how to plan for this year's holiday season, as well as how changes to the X algorithm change your marketing strategy.
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1:08:10
Traditional Publishing in Crisis: Sales Down 9.4%
This week we're covering Spotify's game-changing Audiobook Selects program for indie authors, the collapse of traditional publishing sales with trade books down 9.4%, and major industry closures including Mango Publishing and Knights Of childre...
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