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Zeitgeist: Why Vigilante Stories Are Seeing Chart Topping Popularity
Explore the rise of vigilante fiction as it captivates audiences and challenges traditional storytelling in books and films.
Estate Planning for Authors: How to Protect Your Books (and Your Family) After You Die
Learn how author estate planning can ensure your writings are preserved and managed by the right people after you are gone.
Zeitgeist: Happy Birthday, America. History Says You Should Be Dead
According to The Fate of Empires, a 1976 essay by British General Sir John Glubb, empires come with an expiration date. That date is 250 years. America hits that number this weekend, and half the internet has noticed. For some, the intense celebration this weekend is...
250 Years Ago, Indie Publishing Made America
America turns 250 from a publishing revolution and your KDP dashboard. A founding father craft lesson, plus KDP terminations, Deckle 1.3 update, Fable 5 safety, and empire death clock.
Why Amazon is Terminating Innocent Authors
Find out what to do if your Amazon account is suspended. Learn the steps to recover your account and get back to publishing.
New BookFunnel Features CRUSH Amazon
BookFunnel launches multimedia bundles Amazon can’t match, KDP’s Global Fund grows while traditional publishing shrinks, a prize goes to a story flagged as 100% AI, Kobo rejects 45% of submissions to fight AI, Apple raises Mac prices, and the Pope has a message for every author.
Zeitgeist: The UK Rape Gang Inquiry Report Is Out
A break down of the UK rape gang inquiry report: its staggering scope, why British citizens are afraid to speak, and what authors can do about it.
Author’s PR Playbook: How to Get Media Coverage Without a Publicist
Discover why being a podcast guest is more effective than hiring a publicist. Learn how to generate publicity and sales on a budget.
Kindle Unlimited Pays Indie Authors Record-Breaking Royalties
Amazon smashes the Kindle Unlimited record, Gavin Newsom buys his way onto the NYT bestseller list, the US government kills the most powerful AI model available, MailerLite slashes free accounts, and a suppressed UK report hits 32 million views.
Zeitgeist: In a News Scene Dominated By The Heavy, Let’s Take a Look At the Fun Around the World
Foreigners are falling in love with America’s heartland, barbecue, and massive portions — and it turns out culture makes the best fiction settings.




