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		<title>Zeitgeist: Clinical Pluralism: The Writing Technique That Trains Women to Excuse Evil</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Jonathan:&#160;I&#8217;m going to provide some context for what happened this week, which is the genesis of this zeitgeist idea. Lindsay Clancy was in the news, and there was a lot of arguing about it on social media. Allie Beth Stuckey jumped on the story, and it created a lot of conversation, feedback, and rage. Lindsay [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Barnes &amp; Noble Just Banned the Front-Table Author Signing Nationwide</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:53:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For Week Ending August 14, 2026 This week, Barnes &#38; Noble dropped a corporate memo that ends the easy front-table book signing. A copyright lawsuit stretched four years and finished with a $3.4 million fee against the plaintiff. Claude is now stamping an invisible watermark on every text you paste in, and it travels with [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Why Gen Z Is Abandoning Hip-Hop Radio for Country Music</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover what the shift in music preferences signals and how to apply it to your writing and marketing.</p>
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		<title>AI Fiction Seizes 27.5% of KDP’s Genre Catalog</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Libro.fm expands ebooks to 5,000 indie stores, while AI disrupts a $2 million book auction. HarperCollins grows 15%, Fable reaches 5 million users, and AI fiction nears 30% of Amazon’s genre catalog.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/ai-fiction-seizes-27-5-of-kdps-genre-catalog/">AI Fiction Seizes 27.5% of KDP’s Genre Catalog</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>SEO for Author Websites: The Only Guide You Need in 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Websites]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Google]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jason Barnard]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover effective author website SEO, AIO, GEO strategies to secure your name on Google and showcase your books effectively.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: How Science Skepticism Is Reshaping Popular Fiction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Genre Analysis]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Declining institutional trust in science is fueling a cultural shift toward supernatural fiction—magic, witches, and vampires across every genre.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-how-science-skepticism-is-reshaping-popular-fiction/">Zeitgeist: How Science Skepticism Is Reshaping Popular Fiction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Fauci’s Diary, Joe Rogan, and the Magic Boom in Fiction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>AALA's new pay-to-play agent rules, Substack's faulty AI detector, publishing's low AI adoption, and the supernatural fiction surge.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/faucis-diary-joe-rogan-and-the-magic-boom-in-fiction/">Fauci&#8217;s Diary, Joe Rogan, and the Magic Boom in Fiction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: How to Navigate Leftist Violence as an Influencer</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>How to navigate leftist violence and protect your family as an influencer.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-how-to-navigate-leftist-violence-as-an-influencer/">Zeitgeist: How to Navigate Leftist Violence as an Influencer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Comprehensive Guide to BookFunnel</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Damon Courtney]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Unlock the potential of BookFunnel for authors. Learn how to grow your newsletter subscribers and engage readers effectively.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/the-comprehensive-guide-to-bookfunnel/">The Comprehensive Guide to BookFunnel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Saving People Through Stories</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:58:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how you can incorporate disasters into your story to save lives.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-saving-people-through-stories/">Zeitgeist: Saving People Through Stories</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Digital vs. Physical War: AI Companies Are Pulping Books by the Pallet</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Literary agents can now charge for marketing, indie print revenue jumped 75%, the $1.5B Anthropic settlement was approved, and AI may have crossed the AGI line.</p>
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		<title>Why Your Cover, Blurb, and Hook Are All Just Guesses</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how split testing can help you write a book readers will love and help you sell that book to the right readers.</p>
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		<title>The Atlantic Just Declared the Age of Reading Is Over</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:44:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Post-literate America, the Google Gemini lawsuit, AI audiobooks winning, and indie authors out-earning traditional. Plus: is the debate hurting your creativity?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/the-atlantic-just-declared-the-age-of-reading-is-over/">The Atlantic Just Declared the Age of Reading Is Over</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Trad Publishers Sell Fewer Books Than Indie Authors</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/report-trad-publishers-sell-fewer-books-than-indie-authors/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:44:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Zeitgeist]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Uncover the real conversation as writers compare indie and traditional publishing. What defines success in writing?</p>
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		<title>The 5 Tiers of Audiobooks: Which One Should You Publish?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Derek Doepker]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Finding out how to make an audiobook can be easier than you think. Learn affordable ways to bring your book to life.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: How Shifting Public Attitudes on the U.S. Military Are Reshaping Storytelling</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture & Politics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Two U.S. military veterans discuss how attitudes toward service members have changed since the Gulf War, the rise of military “zero-defect culture,” the impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal and COVID-era policies on morale and recruitment, and how these shifts are influencing a new generation of military fiction.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-how-shifting-public-attitudes-on-the-u-s-military-are-reshaping-storytelling/">Zeitgeist: How Shifting Public Attitudes on the U.S. Military Are Reshaping Storytelling</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Cozy Fantasy and LitRPG SURGE as Hottest Niches in 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-cozy-fantasy-and-litrpg-surge-as-hottest-niches-in-2026/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:11:37 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Genre Analysis]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A  summer 2026 K-lytics report reveals fantasy titles are outselling science fiction by nearly four to one, driven largely by romantasy and the rapidly growing LitRPG subgenre.</p>
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		<title>The Week That Changed Indie Publishing: KDP Royalties, Book Pirates, and AI Audio Theft</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/the-week-that-changed-indie-publishing-kdp-royalties-book-pirates-and-ai-audio-theft/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Update]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Amazon expands KDP’s 70% royalty to $12.99, authors battle book piracy, AI audiobooks spark controversy, and new K-lytics data reveals Fantasy’s booming market. Plus: Spotify, Xbox layoffs, EU surveillance, and more publishing news.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/the-week-that-changed-indie-publishing-kdp-royalties-book-pirates-and-ai-audio-theft/">The Week That Changed Indie Publishing: KDP Royalties, Book Pirates, and AI Audio Theft</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Why Vigilante Stories Are Seeing Chart Topping Popularity</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-why-vigilante-stories-are-seeing-chart-topping-popularity/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Book & Movie Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zeitgeist]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Explore the rise of vigilante fiction as it captivates audiences and challenges traditional storytelling in books and films.</p>
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		<title>Estate Planning for Authors: How to Protect Your Books (and Your Family) After You Die</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/estate-planning-for-authors-how-to-protect-your-books-and-your-family-after-you-die/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Publishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kelley Way]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Planning]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how author estate planning can ensure your writings are preserved and managed by the right people after you are gone.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Happy Birthday, America. History Says You Should Be Dead</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-happy-birthday-america-history-says-you-should-be-dead/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture & Politics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 an act of defiance, that we are different, we [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-happy-birthday-america-history-says-you-should-be-dead/">Zeitgeist: Happy Birthday, America. History Says You Should Be Dead</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>250 Years Ago, Indie Publishing Made America</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Update]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/250-years-ago-indie-publishing-made-america/">250 Years Ago, Indie Publishing Made America</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why Amazon is Terminating Innocent Authors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Publishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amazon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amazon Listing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Find out what to do if your Amazon account is suspended. Learn the steps to recover your account and get back to publishing.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/why-amazon-is-terminating-innocent-authors/">Why Amazon is Terminating Innocent Authors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>New BookFunnel Features CRUSH Amazon</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/new-bookfunnel-features-crush-amazon/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Update]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/new-bookfunnel-features-crush-amazon/">New BookFunnel Features CRUSH Amazon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: The UK Rape Gang Inquiry Report Is Out</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture & Politics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-the-uk-rape-gang-inquiry-report-is-out/">Zeitgeist: The UK Rape Gang Inquiry Report Is Out</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Author’s PR Playbook: How to Get Media Coverage Without a Publicist</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/authors-pr-playbook-how-to-get-media-coverage-without-a-publicist/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[PR]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dave Jackson]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover why being a podcast guest is more effective than hiring a publicist. Learn how to generate publicity and sales on a budget.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/authors-pr-playbook-how-to-get-media-coverage-without-a-publicist/">Author&#8217;s PR Playbook: How to Get Media Coverage Without a Publicist</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Kindle Unlimited Pays Indie Authors Record-Breaking Royalties</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:52:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/kindle-unlimited-pays-indie-authors-record-breaking-royalties/">Kindle Unlimited Pays Indie Authors Record-Breaking Royalties</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: In a News Scene Dominated By The Heavy, Let’s Take a Look At the Fun Around the World</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture & Politics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Foreigners are falling in love with America's heartland, barbecue, and massive portions — and it turns out culture makes the best fiction settings.</p>
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		<title>How to Level Up Your Writing With Chris Fox</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Publishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing Craft]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chris Fox]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Craft]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you feel like an imposter author, discover tips on the editing process, word order rules, and why Grammarly may be quietly ruining your prose.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-level-up-your-writing-with-chris-fox/">How to Level Up Your Writing With Chris Fox</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Men Buy Books and Women Borrow Books</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Women aren't buying new books, AI is fixing manuscript pacing, and a $10 tool builds your entire book promo schedule. Here's what the data says.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/men-buy-books-and-women-borrow-books/">Men Buy Books and Women Borrow Books</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to Revive a Dead Book With Promo Stacking</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Promotion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Book Promotion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bryan Canter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Pulsing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how promo stacking can rescue a dead book and reach new readers. Amazon ad specialist Bryan Canter shares the exact services, order, and budget to make it work.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-revive-a-dead-book-with-a-promo-stacking/">How to Revive a Dead Book With Promo Stacking</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Gen Z Men See the System Rigged Against Them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:45:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Uncover the challenges faced by Gen Z men feeling alienated from institutions and seeking solutions for the future, and discover how authors can help change it.</p>
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		<title>Will “Free” Libby Ebooks Bankrupt Libraries?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:43:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Publishing news for indie authors: Payhip adds free sales tax handling, libraries flag ebook checkout fraud, LGBTQ children's book sales collapse, Audible launches a loyalty program, a $107 app challenges Vellum and Scrivener, AI brain fry hits creative workers, and what storytellers must know about Gen Z men.</p>
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		<title>Why I’m Giving Away a $249 Course This Month</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Novel Marketing patron gift for June: get free lifetime access to my course when you become a patron this month.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Pope Leo XIV Gives Catholic Novelists Green Light to Use AI</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:25:52 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Zeitgeist 101]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Explore the pope's encyclical on AI, a profound critique urging transparency and human oversight in artificial intelligence.</p>
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		<title>No ISBN Means No Copyright Protection for Indie Authors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 03:12:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>KDP lowers print costs, AI pirates monetize stolen audiobooks, authors lose Meta lawsuit standing, the Enhanced Games flop, and Pope Leo XIV embraces AI.</p>
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		<title>Announcing the 2027 Novel Marketing Conference</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>What makes the Novel Marketing Conference different from other conferences? Get details on topics, dates, and availability for the 2027 Novel Marketing Conference.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Light, Fire, and Clarity: What the Latest Baby Name Data Tells Us About the Shifting Culture</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 01:32:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture & Politics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Explore the trends in baby names in 2025. Discover how names reflect clarity, light, and strength and the changing zeitgeist.</p>
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		<title>The Publishing Echo Chamber Nobody Will Admit Exists</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 01:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Explore the latest trends affecting authors: declining nonfiction sales and the impact of podcasts on traditional publishing.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Stories Made by People Who Hate Them</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Stories made by people who hate them: why faithful adaptations like Epic: The Musical earn billion-stream success while Hollywood's deconstructed reboots keep failing, and what authors can learn from the pattern.</p>
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		<title>Amazon Review Purge: The Author Survival Guide</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:54:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Explore recent publishing news on imprint closures, bestseller challenges, and AI's influence on the future of books.</p>
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		<title>The Four Loves That Drive Fiction</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Publishing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Writing Craft]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover the four types of love in fiction that make readers fall in love with your book. Learn how storge, philia, eros, and agape drive stories from cozy mysteries to epic fantasy.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Globalists vs. Nationalists: What the UK and Japanese Elections Tell Us About the Changing Culture</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Reform UK, Japan's landslide, and the AfD surge reveal a global culture war. Here's what the nationalist realignment means for your books and marketing.</p>
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		<title>Draft2Digital Confirms: Amazon Sales Reports Are Off by 50%</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>KDP dashboard errors, Chrome's secret AI install, a Harvard prompting hack, the AI book flood, and how global nationalism is changing what readers want.</p>
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		<title>15 Rules for Book Advertising with David Gaughran</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Promotion]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn 15 book advertising tips to help you save money and increase your profits while attracting more readers.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: First Turning Noblebright vs. Second Turning Grimbright</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Book & Movie Reviews]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Thomas and Jonathan map classic films onto the Noble/Grim + Bright/Dark axis, the four-quadrant version of the Strauss-Howe generational turnings.</p>
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		<title>Audible Forces Every Title Into New Royalty Model</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:27:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Audible set a hard deadline for its new royalty model. The FTC fined a self-publishing guru $1.5M for fake promises. AI screeners favor AI-polished proposals over human ones. Independent bookstores are booming with 422 new openings. And science confirmed your TikTok breaks are wrecking your writing focus.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Southern Poverty Law Center Indictment Exposes Alleged Fraud, Accelerates Vibe Shift on Racism Accusations</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture & Politics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>a federal grand jury in Montgomery, Alabama, indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center on April 21, 2026. The 11-count indictment charges the SPLC with six counts of wire fraud, four counts of false statements to a federally insured bank, and one count of conspiracy to commit concealment money laundering. </p>
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		<title>My Worst Takes &amp; Mistakes Over 500 Episodes</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/my-worst-takes-mistakes-over-500-episodes/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mistakes]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover advice for authors that has stood the test of time (and always will) and what advice you can cast off like a crumpled first draft.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/my-worst-takes-mistakes-over-500-episodes/">My Worst Takes &amp; Mistakes Over 500 Episodes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Price Fixing at Amazon</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/price-fixing-at-amazon/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Update]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Amazon price-fixing emails unsealed by California's AG, a banned-book campaign that backfired into a bestseller, proposed copyright fee hikes, the latest AI model drops from OpenAI and Chinese rivals, new cover design tools from Author Media, and surprising data on where the money and readers actually are. Here's what it all means for your writing career.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/price-fixing-at-amazon/">Price Fixing at Amazon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: What Do Americans Consider Immoral?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:27:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture & Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zeitgeist]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Pew Research Center Survey Exposes Deep Divides in American Views on Morality Thomas:&#160;A Pew Research study just came out about what Americans view as moral and immoral. This matters for authors because every novel has a moral system. Actions have consequences in your fiction, and what those consequences are is governed by your moral framework [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/what-do-americans-consider-immoral/">Zeitgeist: What Do Americans Consider Immoral?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Amazon Kills Store Access for 2 Million Kindles</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-kills-store-access-for-2-million-kindles/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:16:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Draft2Digital levies a tax against the “poors,” Amazon kills millions of old Kindles and the Windows 10 Kindle app, and Barnes and Noble Press drops three policy bombs that could wipe your books from sale. Plus, an AI artist just hit number one on iTunes without a single human voice, Ukraine's robots won their first solo battle with zero casualties, and fresh Pew Research data maps exactly where your readers draw their moral lines. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/amazon-kills-store-access-for-2-million-kindles/">Amazon Kills Store Access for 2 Million Kindles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Stop Guessing: How to Know If Your Book Marketing Is Working</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Promotion]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Eiri Theodorou]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Independent Publishing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how to make your book marketing profitable by tracking your online and in-person marketing and advertising in a single dashboard.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/stop-guessing-how-to-know-if-your-book-marketing-is-working/">Stop Guessing: How to Know If Your Book Marketing Is Working</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Huge Legal Wins for Authors</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:16:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Supreme Court confirms you own your AI-assisted writing, a bestselling thriller author loses his entire YouTube channel to a copyright scam but gets it back, Amazon finally ends the practice that let counterfeiters slip fakes into your book sales, and for our zeitgeist segment we’ll analyze the new movie Project Hail Mary.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/huge-legal-wins-for-authors/">Huge Legal Wins for Authors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Project Hail Mary Rockets Past $226 Million at Domestic Box Office</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Book & Movie Reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zeitgeist]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Project Hail Mary has crossed $430 million worldwide at the box office. Find out what its success reveals about what readers and want and how authors can connect.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-project-hail-mary-rockets-past-226-million-at-domestic-box-office/">Zeitgeist: Project Hail Mary Rockets Past $226 Million at Domestic Box Office</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Cultural Zeitgeist Shift That’s Making Indie Authors Rich</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/the-cultural-zeitgeist-shift-thats-making-indie-authors-rich/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover the cultural shift in zeitgeist that reflects the changing preferences of American readers.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/the-cultural-zeitgeist-shift-thats-making-indie-authors-rich/">The Cultural Zeitgeist Shift That&#8217;s Making Indie Authors Rich</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Week Romance Died? Harlequin AI Deal + NY Times Bestseller Shake-Up</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/the-week-romance-died-harlequin-ai-deal-ny-times-bestseller-shake-up/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:14:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Update]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Harlequin's AI micro-drama deal ignites author boycotts, a Wharton study warns of "cognitive surrender," and the NYT bestseller list drops mass market for new audiobook charts.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/the-week-romance-died-harlequin-ai-deal-ny-times-bestseller-shake-up/">The Week Romance Died? Harlequin AI Deal + NY Times Bestseller Shake-Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Capturing a Shifting Zeitgeist of Paranoia, Betrayal, and Disrupted Domestic Normalcy </title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Genre Analysis]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The March 2026 K-lytics report on psychological and domestic thrillers paints a picture of a genre in explosive transition. What was once a niche reflects profound changes in consumer demand and the broader zeitgeist.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/capturing-a-shifting-zeitgeist-of-paranoia-betrayal-and-disrupted-domestic-normalcy/">Zeitgeist: Capturing a Shifting Zeitgeist of Paranoia, Betrayal, and Disrupted Domestic Normalcy </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Apple’s Cheapest Laptop Ever: Should Authors Buy the MacBook Neo?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover which laptops give authors the best value for the money in 2026.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/apples-cheapest-laptop-ever-should-authors-buy-the-macbook-neo/">Apple&#8217;s Cheapest Laptop Ever: Should Authors Buy the MacBook Neo?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Scientists Prove AI Is Rewriting Your Book When You’re Not Looking</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:15:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Is your freelance editor secretly using AI? This week on Author Update, we break down Mia Ballard's lawsuit against Hachette Book Group after they canceled her horror novel Shy Girl over AI allegations—she claims her editor introduced AI without permission. We analyze the Supreme Court's 9-0 decision that just made it harder for authors to fight book piracy, examine two groundbreaking studies proving AI tools rewrite your voice even during simple grammar checks, and explain why OpenAI shut down Sora and what Google's TurboQuant breakthrough means for the future of AI.  </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/scientists-prove-ai-is-rewriting-your-book-when-youre-not-looking/">Scientists Prove AI Is Rewriting Your Book When You’re Not Looking</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: One Piece Passes Superman as Best-Selling Comic with 600 Million Copies </title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>One Piece has officially hit 600 million copies in circulation worldwide, matching and effectively surpassing Superman's nearly 90-year sales record in under 30 years. </p>
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		<title>Your Friends Lied About Your Book Cover</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how to find a good book cover that attracts the right readers and drives clicks that lead to sales across all platforms.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/your-friends-lied-about-your-book-cover/">Your Friends Lied About Your Book Cover</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Anti AI Jihad Has Begun: Major Publisher Yanks Novel Over Proven AI Use</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:23:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Update]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hachette just pulled a bestselling horror novel over AI writing accusations — and it's sending shockwaves through the publishing world. In this episode of Author Update, we break down the "Shy Girl" controversy and what it means for every indie and traditional author, the explosive 4 million books flooding Amazon in 2025 (a 39% surge in self-publishing), Scholastic's declining revenue and what it signals about the future of traditional publishing, the Bible reading boom led by millennial men, how to protect yourself from copyright troll shakedowns, and a deep dive into the K-Lytics Mystery/Thriller/Suspense report revealing techno thrillers are up 49% while assassination thrillers are crashing. Whether you're self-publishing on Amazon, navigating AI tools like Sudowrite and ChatGPT, pricing your ebook for maximum profit, or trying to spot the next hot genre trend, this is the publishing news, book marketing strategy, and cultural zeitgeist analysis authors need to stay ahead in 2026.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/the-anti-ai-jihad-has-begun-major-publisher-yanks-novel-over-proven-ai-use/">The Anti AI Jihad Has Begun: Major Publisher Yanks Novel Over Proven AI Use</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Mystery Thriller Suspense K-Lytics Report</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Genre Analysis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zeitgeist]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Kindle trends show that techno thrillers are up 49%. Find out what this says about current readers and publishers.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-mystery-thriller-suspense-k-lytics-report/">Zeitgeist: Mystery Thriller Suspense K-Lytics Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>17 Days Left: How to Claim Your $3,000+ From Anthropic’s $1.5B AI Copyright Settlement</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/17-days-left-how-to-claim-your-3000-from-anthropics-1-5b-ai-copyright-settlement/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:11:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Update]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This week's highlights: Authors have only 17 days left to claim up to $3,000+ per book in the $1.5B Anthropic AI copyright settlement. YouTube's revenue now surpasses Disney, confirming the creator economy's dominance, a trajectory indie authors are mirroring. Amazon ended its Book Club and excluded authors from new AI ad tools.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/17-days-left-how-to-claim-your-3000-from-anthropics-1-5b-ai-copyright-settlement/">17 Days Left: How to Claim Your $3,000+ From Anthropic&#8217;s $1.5B AI Copyright Settlement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Hormonal Birth Control May Quietly Change What Romance Readers Crave in Male Heroes</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-hormonal-birth-control-may-quietly-change-what-romance-readers-crave-in-male-heroes/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:23:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture & Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Genre Analysis]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Prescription medications are changing women's preferences, from who they find attractive to what kind of heroes they want to read in their fiction.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-hormonal-birth-control-may-quietly-change-what-romance-readers-crave-in-male-heroes/">Zeitgeist: Hormonal Birth Control May Quietly Change What Romance Readers Crave in Male Heroes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>How I Fight Off Copyright Trolls Targeting My Blogs</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/how-i-fight-off-copyright-trolls-targeting-my-blogs/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Blogging]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article walks through several real-world encounters with copyright trolls targeting my blogs, how their schemes work, and the practical defenses I used to fight them off without paying. It also shows how DMCA registration, good licensing hygiene, AI tools, and fair use can become powerful shields for authors and bloggers. Key takeaways: The New [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/how-i-fight-off-copyright-trolls-targeting-my-blogs/">How I Fight Off Copyright Trolls Targeting My Blogs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: White House Uses Video Game Hype to Market War to Young Men</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture & Politics]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Trump administration is selling the war very differently from past conflicts. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-white-house-uses-video-game-hype-to-market-war-to-young-men/">Zeitgeist: White House Uses Video Game Hype to Market War to Young Men</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: AI Could Trigger an English Language Reset Like the Norman Conquest</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>AI and tools like ChatGPT and Grammarly are fundamentally transforming the English language. This deep dive explores how AI writing is changing us.</p>
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		<title>Iranian Drones Destroy Amazon Data Centers, Amazon.com Goes Down</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/iranian-drones-destroy-amazon-data-centers-amazon-com-goes-down/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Update]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Week Ending March 6, 2026 In this week’s Author Update, we unpack how world events are impacting your author business, Audible’s aggressive response to Spotify, why Substack may be quietly hurting your Google rankings, and whether Apple’s new $600 laptop could be a smart buy for writers. We also look at ChatGPT’s growing ability to [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/iranian-drones-destroy-amazon-data-centers-amazon-com-goes-down/">Iranian Drones Destroy Amazon Data Centers, Amazon.com Goes Down</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reader Magnets Are Dead? Why Most Reader Magnets Fail</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Platform]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Email List Growth]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Laurie Christine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reader Magnet]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover strategies to create a good reader magnet that will engage readers and boost your newsletter subscriptions.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/reader-magnets-are-dead-why-most-reader-magnets-fail/">Reader Magnets Are Dead? Why Most Reader Magnets Fail</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Your Author Toolbox: Part 2</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Productivity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Publishing]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover the best tools for writers to streamline your author business, or turn podcasts into optimized blog content with the powerful Novel Marketing Patron Toolbox suite.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/your-author-toolbox-part-2/">Your Author Toolbox: Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Romance Dominates Kindle But Shows Signs of Maturing</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-romance-dominates-kindle-but-shows-signs-of-maturing/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Highlights of the romance genre based on the new k-lytics report.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-romance-dominates-kindle-but-shows-signs-of-maturing/">Zeitgeist: Romance Dominates Kindle But Shows Signs of Maturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Indie Whale Reader: How to Reach Readers Who Devour 100 Books a Year</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Author Update]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Traditional publishing posts a December surge in the latest AAP StatShot, even as the broader market stays flat. We unpack new 2026 reader data, major AI-driven layoffs at Block, Spotify’s audiobook charts, Julia Quinn’s Kickstarter success, podcast growth, and key AI updates from Google and Cloudflare.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/the-indie-whale-reader-how-to-reach-readers-who-devour-100-books-a-year/">The Indie Whale Reader: How to Reach Readers Who Devour 100 Books a Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: AI as Metaphor: Corporations, Pagan Gods &amp; the Managerial State</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Book & Movie Reviews]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>For the past 40 years, AI villains in fiction have been metaphors for the soulless managerial state that stripped human agency throughout the 20th century. </p>
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		<title>How to Become a Professional Writer With Joanna Penn</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn the mindset and approach to create a sustainable professional author business that appeals to readers and builds your career.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-become-a-professional-writer-with-joanna-penn/">How to Become a Professional Writer With Joanna Penn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Conservative Art</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Why do conservative and Christian authors struggle with creative fiction while Tolkien and C.S. Lewis created timeless classics? This video explores the critical difference between identity-based storytelling and character-driven narratives that resonate with readers.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-conservative-art/">Zeitgeist: Conservative Art</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Indies Win! Harlequin to Close Historical Romance Line</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Supreme Court tariffs ruling, Harlequin exits historical romance, BookFunnel adds digital signings, and major AI shifts from ElevenLabs, Perplexity Pro, and Google’s new Web MCP reshaping audiobook production and SEO.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/indies-win-harlequin-to-close-historical-romance-line/">Indies Win! Harlequin to Close Historical Romance Line</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why Your Book Isn’t Selling: Metadata with Dave Chesson</title>
		<link>https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-isnt-selling-metadata/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how metadata for books can significantly improve your book sales and visibility in online stores like Amazon.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/why-your-book-isnt-selling-metadata/">Why Your Book Isn’t Selling: Metadata with Dave Chesson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>TikTok is back, but its algorithm retrain may disrupt BookTok, the author-targeted data breach, Amazon’s new DRM download option, soaring Bible sales, ChatGPT ads, Sanderson’s “we are the art” speech, and what the Super Bowl halftime shows reveal about today’s book buyers.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Two Halftime Shows, One Nation: What the Super Bowl Split Says About American Readers</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The 2026 Super Bowl featured two competing halftime shows—the NFL's official Bad Bunny performance and Turning Point USA's alternative show with Kid Rock—and the streaming data reveals a seismic cultural shift that every author must understand about audience and platform.</p>
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		<title>How to Get a Professional Email Address</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Your email address might be the first thing an agent or editor sees. Learn how to make a good first impression with your email address.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-get-a-professional-email-address/">How to Get a Professional Email Address</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: K-lytics Cozy Fantasy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cozy Fantasy is surging with unprecedented demand that far exceeds supply, creating a massive opportunity for authors who understand this genre shift.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/zeitgeist-k-lytics-cozy-fantasy/">Zeitgeist: K-lytics Cozy Fantasy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>How to Format a Book With Vellum</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Book Design]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Bryan Canter]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how Vellum can save you money, time, and headache when formatting your next book or reader magnet.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/how-to-format-a-book-with-vellum/">How to Format a Book With Vellum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Will OpenAI Claim Ownership of Your Royalties?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:02:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/will-openai-claim-ownership-of-your-royalties/">Will OpenAI Claim Ownership of Your Royalties?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This week’s Author Update breaks down Ingram’s AI opt-out, Tor’s new imprint, a £50k Hachette prize, Amazon AI features, and why indie publishing is outpacing trad</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/ingram-goes-to-war-with-ai/">Ingram Goes to War With AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Vibe Shift in Hockey</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>NHL Pride Drama VANISHES: The Vibe Shift Authors Need to Understand</p>
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		<title>Author Taxes – A 2026 Guide to Avoiding Jail &amp; Overpaying</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Taxes for authors don’t have to trigger panic. Discover rules for bookkeeping and taxes and what common mistakes to avoid.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/how-authors-can-stay-out-of-jail/">Author Taxes &#8211; A 2026 Guide to Avoiding Jail &amp; Overpaying</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Fonts Get Political</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>U.S. government used Times New Roman. It is a traditional serif font. Under the Biden administration, the State Department switched its documents from Times New Roman to Calibri, a sans serif font.</p>
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		<title>Zeitgeist: Record Breaking Bible Sales</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:57:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bible sales have reached record highs in the United States and the United Kingdom.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>OpenAI's announcement of ads coming to ChatGPT for free users (and what authors should do about it), a landmark federal court ruling that copyright termination rights now apply globally (potentially returning your foreign rights), record-breaking Bible sales that mask a crisis in Christian publishing, Julia Quinn's new romance subscription box strategy, and the surprising political battle over fonts that affects book design.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/copyright-termination-and-the-feds-what-just-happened-to-authors/">Copyright Termination and the Feds: What Just Happened to Authors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The United Arab Emirates just banned Emirates from going to university in the UK out of fears that students are getting radicalized by the Islamic Brotherhood. </p>
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		<title>AI Threats, Platform Changes &amp; Cultural Shifts Authors Can’t Ignore</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:56:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Substack's controversial move into sponsored ads, Audible's new in-app video discovery features, scoring 2025 publishing predictions, the growing anti-AI movement, and major cultural zeitgeist shifts.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:14:21 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A fast-food company poised to do very well in the new zeitgeist. I was the fastest-growing fast-food company in the country last year.</p>
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		<title>Productivity Secrets from Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Productivity tips for writers that will help you finish your book and find a sustainable writing pace for your career.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.authormedia.com/productivity-secrets-from-bestselling-author-jerry-b-jenkins/">Productivity Secrets from Bestselling Author Jerry B. Jenkins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.authormedia.com">Author Media</a>.</p>
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		<title>What Authors Can Expect in 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:36:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Stay ahead of the author news and trends of 2026. Learn how new public-domain characters, AI in publishing, audiobooks, direct sales, and market shifts will impact your writing career.</p>
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		<title>Networking for Authors with Dale L. Roberts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>12 tips for networking with other authors to create mutually beneficial, long-term relationships.</p>
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		<title>The Five-Year Plan to Become a Professional Author </title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Thomas Umstattd Jr.]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover a five year plan for writing a novel and how it helps aspiring authors build their craft, finish the book, and become a professional author.</p>
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