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  📚 The most Googled book series It's not the boy wizard. https://bookriot.com/9-9-flagship-newsletter-draft/

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  How My Backlist Helped My New Book Profit Within a Week See how one author used backlist sales and an international BookBub Featured Deal to profit within a week of her new release — on a budget! The post How My Backlist Helped My New Book Profit Within a Week appeared first on BookBub Partners Blog. https://insights.bookbub.com/how-my-backlist-helped-my-new-book-profit-within-week/ #BookMarketingIdeas #BacklistMarketing #FeaturedDeals #GuestPosts #NewReleaseMarketing

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  My Family Recipe for Strong Reflective Fiction Author K. Ancrum shares her family recipe for strong reflective fiction that is sure to engage readers during and after the reading. The post My Family Recipe for Strong Reflective Fiction appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/my-family-recipe-for-strong-reflective-fiction #Genre #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #YoungAdult #ReflectiveFiction

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  The Golden Valley Homecoming Kings Sometimes I have no idea where stories come from. They just evolve. Annie Reed and Dave Hendrickson asked me to participate in their Romance For All Seasons anthology subtitled Festive Fall. They asked for something that would suggest fall and told me that it was okay to include magic in the story. Well, my brain […]… https://kriswrites.com/2026/09/05/the-golden-valley-homecoming-kings/ #Fantasy #NewReleases #Romances #SeavyCounty #AnnieReed

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  Iraq’s Baghdad International Book Fair Under Way The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair draws 600+ publishers, Oman as guest of honour and strong Iraqi demand—key insights for global publishing professionals on markets, culture and opportunities. The post Iraq’s Baghdad International Book Fair Under Way appeared first on The New Publishing Standard. https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/09/04/baghdad-international-book-fair-2026-publishing-insights/ #BookFairs #Iraq #MENApublishing #Mi...

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  Gothic Horror Set Across the Globe Beyond the crumbling mansions and churchyards of classic Gothic fiction, global gothic horror invites readers to understand terror from a different perspective. https://bookriot.com/gothic-horror-set-across-the-globe/ #Horror #TheFrightStuff

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  September’s New Mystery, Thriller, True Crime Books September's best new mystery, thriller, & true crime has a YA collegiate murder mystery, forensic analysis applied to a Middle Ages crime, and more. https://bookriot.com/new-mysteries-and-thrillers-september-2026/ #UnusualSuspects

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  📈 A treasure trove of data A new study examines digital lending's effects on book sales… https://bookriot.com/a-treasure-trove-of-data/

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  How to Turn Free Content Into New Readers: The Author’s Guide to Lead Magnets Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube About the Episode: Your email list is your most valuable asset as an author, but how do you actually grow it beyond people who already know you? The answer is a lead magnet: free content you offer in exchange for an email address. In this episode, Ricci Wolman […] The post How to Turn Free Content Into New Readers: The Author’s Guide to Lead Magnets appeared fir...

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  Recognizing ‘Human’ Contributions, Longlist Revealed for the 26th getAbstract International Book Award for ‘Business Impact’ The winners will be announced on October 8 at the 2026 Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Recognizing ‘Human’ Contributions, Longlist Revealed for the 26th getAbstract International Book Award for ‘Business Impact’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/08/recognizing-human-contributions-longlist-revealed-for-the-26th-getabstract...

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  The Foreign Wife by June Yang A twisted (and twisty!) traumantasy about the power of love under a tyrannical king’s violent, sex-centric rule The post The Foreign Wife by June Yang appeared first on Independent Book Review. https://independentbookreview.com/2026/08/31/the-foreign-wife-by-june-yang/ #bookreview #399orLess #Fantasy #indiebookreview #JuneYang

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  Pulse-Pounding Reads for Thriller Fans From gritty noir to grit-your-teeth suspense, these thrillers will get your heart racing. https://bookriot.com/pulse-pounding-reads-for-thriller-fans/ #MysteryThriller #Sponsored #UnusualSuspects

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  Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for August 28, 2026 A big batch of book deals today! The tale of a Tudor pretender, a journey through cemeteries, a magical take on Anastasia, and more… https://bookriot.com/book-riots-deals-of-the-day-for-august-28-2026/ #BookDeals

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  The Schedule Is Set for the Wide for the Win Summit: This Week’s Publishing News This week, get a sneak peek at the schedule for October's Wide for the Win Summit, plus revisit this week’s IAM articles, IAT's latest webinar, and other news from the publishing world. https://indieauthormagazine.com/the-schedule-is-set-for-the-wide-for-the-win-summit-this-weeks-publishing-news/

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  Production Companies, Literary Agents, Foreign Languages: AI-Driven Scams Continue to Morph When I first began reporting on the aggressive AI-driven email scams that have been plaguing the Inboxes of authors everywhere for well over a year now, they were limited to marketing scams offering supposedly expert “visibility” for writers and their books. In the year-plus since then, the scams have adapted and expanded in response to Read More The post Production Companies, Literary Agents, Foreign...

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  If You Love Life Stories, Read These Biographies & Memoirs Step into the lives of fascinating people through biographies and personal memoirs that explore experiences worth remembering. Discover stories shaped by ambition, adversity, relationships, change, and defining moments. Some offer an intimate first-person perspective, while others reveal a life through research and reflection. Together, these reads give true-story fans plenty of compelling lives to discover. https://www.newinboo...

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  Literary Fiction for Readers Seeking Something Different Ready to move beyond predictable storytelling? These literary fiction books offer distinctive voices, layered characters, and varied perspectives on life and human relationships. Each provides its own approach to exploring conflict, change, identity, or connection. They’re a good place to look when you want your next novel to feel fresh and thought-provoking. https://www.newinbooks.com/literary-fiction-for-readers-seeking-something-differ...

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  Fans of Otherworldly Stories Will Love These Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books If ordinary settings aren’t enough, fantasy and science fiction open the door to something stranger. These books explore worlds where magic, technology, and speculative ideas can reshape what readers expect from a story. The result is a varied collection for anyone drawn to the impossible, unexplored, or futuristic. Discover your next otherworldly adventure among these genre picks. https://www.newinbooks.com/fans-of-otherworl...

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  6 Romance Books Full of Unexpected Connections Sometimes romance begins where no one expects it. These Romance books explore surprising encounters, unlikely pairings, and connections that develop in unexpected circumstances. Each story offers a different route toward attraction and emotional discovery. They’re a fun choice for readers who enjoy Romance that keeps relationships unpredictable. https://www.newinbooks.com/6-romance-books-full-of-unexpected-connections/ #BookstoReadifYouLike #eBook...

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  If You Love Twists, Try These Mystery & Thriller Books Some stories keep you guessing until the pieces finally fall into place. These Mystery & Thriller books bring suspense, uncertainty, and revelations together in different ways. Their plots invite readers to question what they know and reconsider what they’ve already discovered. They’re a strong choice when you want your next read to keep you guessing. https://www.newinbooks.com/if-you-love-twists-try-these-mystery-thriller-b...

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  Interview with Jasmin Song, Author of The Capo's Redemption Author interview for The Capo's Redemption… https://www.newinbooks.com/interview-with-jasmin-song-author-of-the-capos-redemption/ #AuthorInterviews #Romance

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  The Buzziest Books of August | 2026 August has a way of making ordinary days feel a little more memorable. It’s a month for lingering a little longer, saying yes to unexpected plans, and finding small pockets of joy wherever they appear. And what better way to fill those moments than with a story that pulls you in, keeps you guessing, or... https://www.newinbooks.com/the-buzziest-books-of-august-2026/ #BuzziestBooks

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  How to make a bestseller: insiders reveal the tricks of the book trade From cover design to shelf placement and influencer partnerships … how publishers will persuade you to buy their books this autumn Think about the last book you bought. How did you choose it? Was it from a recommendation, a review, a TikTok video? Did the cover grab you, were you swayed by the quotes on the front, or did you just happen to spot it on an appealing table as you walked into the shop? Did you think about all the...

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  Book Riot’s Romance Deals for August 29, 2026 A modern classic by Salman Rushdie, award-winning science nonfiction, Margaret Atwood's HANDMAID'S TALE sequel, and more of today's best deals… https://bookriot.com/book-riots-romance-deals-for-august-29-2026/ #BookDeals

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  News Summary: Survey Suggests Many Publishers Still Fail to Register Copyright A very interesting postscript to the Anthropic case comes courtesy of a survey carried out by the Authors Guild. You will recall that one of the key defining factors of the eligible class in the class action was that copyright was registered in a timely fashion with the US Copyright Office. We know this meant a lot of otherwise eligible indie authors were denied compensation as a result of this. The post News Summa...

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  The WD Interview: Lauren Groff The three-time National Book Award finalist discusses her new short story collection, Brawler, and the necessity of failure in writing. The post The WD Interview: Lauren Groff appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/the-wd-interview-lauren-groff #BeInspired #FromtheMagazine #Genre #Interviews #Literary

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  IndieView with Judy Foreman, author of The Scallop Plot I started out wanting to write about this amazing scallop fisherwoman I knew on Cape Cod, but as I went along, I realized that I didn’t want so much a character-driven book as a plot driven thriller.  Judy Foreman – … Continue reading → The post IndieView with Judy Foreman, author of The Scallop Plot first appeared on The IndieView. https://www.theindieview.com/2026/08/29/indieview-with-judy-foreman-author-of-the-scallop-plot/ #Indievi...

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  RE: https://writing.exchange/@orionkidder/117034076513913445 A writer and community share what it feels like to get fully “in the zone” while drafting, with vivid, almost meditative language. #IAS #IndieAuthor #IndieAuthors #AmWriting

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  Harmful Tropes: Bury Your Gays Harmful tropes are narrative shortcuts that reinforce negative stereotypes, justify toxic behavior, or demean marginalized groups. Here, we discuss them and give you tips for avoiding them in your work. The post Harmful Tropes: Bury Your Gays appeared first on Writer's Digest. https://www.writersdigest.com/harmful-tropes-bury-your-gays #Character #Plot #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #badtropes

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  Nigerian Publishers Take NERDC to Court Over Compulsory Textbook Ranking The NPA challenges NERDC's compulsory textbook ranking fees in Federal High Court, questioning statutory authority and the legality of retroactive compliance costs. The post Nigerian Publishers Take NERDC to Court Over Compulsory Textbook Ranking appeared first on The New Publishing Standard. https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/08/30/nigerian-publishers-nerdc-textbook-ranking-lawsuit/ #Africa #Nigeria #Nge...