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Are We in an AI Bubble? Plus Audiobook Strategy, Vellum Upgrades & Loving Your Readers

Jun 23, 2025 | Author Update

The tech world was shaken recently when British AI firm Builder.ai filed for bankruptcy—after it was revealed their “AI” was really 700 Indian engineers behind the curtain. It’s the Mechanical Turk all over again. In 1770, a man named Wolfgang von Kempelen built what...

Is Your Traditional Publisher Going Bankrupt? 8 Warning Signs to Look Out For

Jun 18, 2025 | Publishing

Understand the signs and implications of a publisher going bankrupt and what authors can do if their traditional publisher closes.

Adapting a Podcast to YouTube

Jun 11, 2025 | Platform, Podcasting

Discover the keys to adapting a podcast to YouTube. Understand what works best to grow your channel effectively.

How to Publish a Novel in 2025

Jun 4, 2025 | Publishing

Learn how to successfully publish a novel with my six-step roadmap. Avoid common mistakes and start at the right place for strong sales.

Author Update: Is This the END of Google (for Authors)???

May 31, 2025 | Promotion

Major Shifts in Search and SEO for Authors Google's Market Share Slips Below 90% For the first time since 2015, Google's search market share has fallen below 90%, marking a potentially historic shift in how people find information online. This decline signals what...

An Introduction to Author Ecosystems with Russell Nohelty

May 28, 2025 | Independent Publishing, Publishing

Explore the concept of author ecosystems and discover marketing strategies tailored to your unique approach and audience.

Do 45% of Authors Already Use AI?! | Author Update

May 23, 2025 | Author Update

Thomas: Welcome to Author Update. I'm Thomas Umstead, Jr. And sometimes on this show, we don't talk about AI even a little bit. And today is not one of those days. What's our first story, Jonathan? Jonathan: And I'm Jonathan Scherger. This is not one of those shows....

AI Optimization for Authors

May 21, 2025 | Author Websites, Promotion

Transform your approach to book marketing with AI optimization for authors. Find out how AI can help readers discover your book.

KDP Royalty Changes & Invasion of the AI Audiobooks

May 16, 2025 | Author Update

https://youtube.com/live/GysHpqdThoQ Introduction (00:01.851) Thomas: KDP royalty changes and invasion of the AI audiobooks. This is Author Update. I'm Thomas Umstatt, Jr. Jonathan: I'm Jonathan Shuerger, and we're just gonna jump right into it today. Spotify and...