AI shocks publishing and tech: Claude 4.6 vs GPT-5.3 spark a $285B selloff, layoffs hit a 2009 high, Amazon cuts 30,000 jobs, Spotify expands into ebooks and print with Bookshop.org, indie ebooks arrive, a massive Substack breach, new KDP download options, and OpenAI’s controversial IP revenue-sharing idea.
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Discover the many ways to grow your email list before you publish your book.
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Discover why a website book page is vital for authors and how to design an effective page that captivates and helps readers and AI alike.
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