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The 2026 State of Reading Report: What Authors Need to KnowNews & Trends

The 2026 State of Reading Report: What Authors Need to Know

Nakia JSTNakia JSTFebruary 1, 2026
A woman stands in a warmly lit kitchen, reading a cookbook while preparing to cook. The scene is painted in a vibrant, impressionistic style, with rich colors and a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
Cookbook Clubs Are Trending—Here’s How Any Author Can Benefit & Boost SalesNews & Trends

Cookbook Clubs Are Trending—Here’s How Any Author Can Benefit & Boost Sales

Nakia JSTNakia JSTJanuary 31, 2026
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Blurb vs. #BookTok: The industry’s tug between authority and viral authenticityNews & Trends

Blurb vs. #BookTok: The industry’s tug between authority and viral authenticity

Nakia JSTNakia JSTSeptember 5, 2025
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The Authors Guild’s ‘Human Authored’ Certification Protects Writers in the Age of AINews & Trends

The Authors Guild’s ‘Human Authored’ Certification Protects Writers in the Age of AI

Nakia JSTNakia JSTAugust 20, 2025
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Barnes & Noble’s Resurgence: How #BookTok is Revitalizing Book SalesNews & Trends

Barnes & Noble’s Resurgence: How #BookTok is Revitalizing Book Sales

Nakia JSTNakia JSTFebruary 11, 2025
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The Rise of AI in Publishing: How Authors Can Leverage Artificial Intelligence for Writing and MarketingNews & Trends

The Rise of AI in Publishing: How Authors Can Leverage Artificial Intelligence for Writing and Marketing

Nakia JSTNakia JSTNovember 5, 2024
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How Authors can Avoid Legal Trouble with AI Writing AssistanceNews & Trends

How Authors can Avoid Legal Trouble with AI Writing Assistance

Nakia JSTNakia JSTOctober 3, 2024
How to Make AI Your Writing Assistant, Not Your GhostwriterTools & Resources

How to Make AI Your Writing Assistant, Not Your Ghostwriter

Nakia JSTNakia JSTSeptember 28, 2024

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