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“All Others”: The Memoir Writers Who Keep Going

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Jane’s reporting has shown that unknown authors still land memoir deals, a fact which gave one writer the will to persevere—and succeed.
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If you’re seeing Amazon sales or rank declines, this might be why

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Likely it’s because of Amazon shifting fully to what’s known as the A10 algorithm, which deprioritizes traffic from paid advertising.
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Links of Interest: October 15, 2025

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The latest in the Baker & Taylor closure, traditional publishing, self-publishing, culture & politics, and AI.
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New publisher: Key Lime

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Key Lime will focus on adult nonfiction. When it’s “the right fit,” they will also consider fiction, poetry, children’s, and more.
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New nonfiction imprint at HarperCollins

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The press release says, “[People need] not another life hack, but actual wisdom for the complexity of modern existence.”
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New agent at Enliven Endeavors

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Most recently an editor at Riverhead, Calvert Morgan looks to represent “writers of vision and ambition.”
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Hybrid Publishing Today Doesn’t Mean Just One Thing. That’s a Problem for Hybrids Seeking Legitimacy

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Now that the term hybrid is used by parties both good and bad, some are in the awkward position of trying to create a qualitative hierarchy.
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Book sales update: first nine months of 2025

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According to Circana BookScan, print book sales are down about 1 percent versus last year due to declining sales in adult fiction.
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Why Your Book Isn’t Enough (and Why That’s Good News)

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If we view platform-building as part of a mission to transform lives, not just sell books, the possibilities for engagement are endless.
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Good Intentions Aren’t Enough in Publishing Deals: How Creators Can Protect Themselves

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What every creator should know before signing a contract—protect your work, your time, and your well-being.
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How a Memoir Became Netflix’s Boots

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The author of The Pink Marine discusses his publishing path, writing for books versus screen, what development execs look for, and more.
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New Christian imprint at Penguin Random House

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Align Insight will publish on topics such as self-help, lifestyle, psychology, relationships, memoir, and leadership.
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Garlic press: Hellmann’s spreads its flavor into Armentrout’s new release

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In a brand partnership with Hellmann’s mayonnaise, Armentrout’s latest is now available in a special edition printed with garlic-infused ink.
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Bookshop launches ebooks in the UK

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The virtuous alternative to Amazon launched ebooks in the US market earlier this year and has now followed suit in the UK for Apple and Android.
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New UK children’s imprint: Tangle & Twig

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Educational publisher BookLife wants to expand its reach into trade (consumer) publishing with the new children’s imprint.
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New UK subscription box service for debut literary fiction

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Indie bookstore Goldsboro Books has launched Fresh Ink, a subscription service dedicated to debut literary fiction.
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New fiction imprint at Blackstone Publishing

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Two authors, Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, are heading up AWE, a new imprint focused on military thrillers.
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New adult imprint from Simon & Schuster US and UK

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Scarlett Press will publish “commercial, fast-paced, romance-forward books in all genres” for readers older than 18.
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The Serial-First Model: How Royal Road Powers Direct-to-Fan Author Careers

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Royal Road has been quietly creating an established path for SFF authors to launch profitable writing careers.
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Book sales update: What sold over the summer?

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Science fiction has the fastest sales increases over the prior year, dystopian fiction is on the rise, and thriller and fantasy are slowing down.
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Amazon, are you paying attention?

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A new policy from Spotify about AI-generated content serves as example for what Amazon could implement regarding books, if they care to.
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Baker & Taylor shutting down after ReaderLink declines to purchase it

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Employees learned during a town hall this week that the company will wind down operations by the end of this year.
Get your questions answered about the Anthropic settlement on Oct. 16

Get your questions answered about the Anthropic settlement on Oct. 16

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The Authors Guild is holding a free webinar for all authors (you don’t have to be a member) on Thursday, October 16, at 6 p.m. ET.
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Interview with Seth Ring

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In July 2025, I talked with Seth Ring (WildCard) about his experience on Royal Road. Here are highlights from our conversation.
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Interview with Noret Flood

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In July 2025, I talked with Noret Flood (puddles4263) about his experience with Royal Road. Here are highlights from our conversation.