About this episode
What does 2026 hold for indie authors and the publishing industry? I give my thoughts on trends and predictions for the year ahead.
In the intro, Quitting the right stuff; how to edit your author business in 2026; Is SubStack Good for Indie Authors?; Business for Authors webinars.
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Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F. Penn. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker.
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(1) More indie authors will sell direct through Shopify, Kickstarter, and local in-person events
