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A platform where writers publish newsletters and offer paid subscriptions. Official site: substack.com
Two critical flaws in PHP, the language behind WordPress, were patched on October 21 after details leaked early. If you run a WordPress or self-hosted author site, here's what to check today.
For indie authors entering the publishing arena, the temptation to burn cash on Amazon Ads or Facebook campaigns is high.
Substack's sponsorships program adds the upgrade, the unlock and the masthead, three brand-paid formats for opted-in publishers, plus Kantar brand studies.
Readers are ditching celebrity ghostwritten fluff for hyper-specific lived-experience guides. Here is why niche memoir is dominating modern publishing.
The first 90 days of an indie author’s newsletter journey are fraught with hidden pitfalls.
Legacy publishing is losing its grip on talent as Patreon and creator platforms offer writers financial sovereignty and direct reader relationships.
Traditional publishing gatekeepers are losing their grip on nonfiction. The future belongs to authors who embrace direct routes to readers, proving that expertise and insight no longer require a legacy stamp.
Seven-figure advances, competitive auctions, and international co-publishing deals are shaping the 2026 publishing landscape.
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