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299 / Do you ever wish you had a clear, actionable way to understand book trends and make smarter publishing decisions? Nat Connors of Kindle Trends shares insights on the power of market awareness, how to focus on your “author neighborhood,” and why success is more about craft than chasing trends.

• Why market awareness empowers authors, not confines them
• Finding and using your author “neighborhood”
• The importance of craft and authentic voice for long-term success
• Avoiding overwhelm by choosing marketing and sales channels that work for you

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298 / We continue our discussion about what’s working in the indie author space. We join Douglas Pratt and Nicholas Harvey and share insights on navigating newsletter platforms, maximizing translations, and adapting to the changes in audiobooks and direct sales. This episode is full of practical nut-and-bolts tips and ideas.

• Newsletter platform pros, cons, and cost-saving tips
• Subject lines, open rates, and optimizing reader engagement
• Using AI and hybrid methods for international translations
• Selling audiobooks direct, wide strategies, and the rise of AI narration
• Planning for balance, productivity, and sustainability in a changing market

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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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