Episode 154 – Verified Reviews, Patricia Cornwell, and Bookouture

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Question of the Week: With word spreading that Amazon can get books to #1 with some major launches and better terms for authors, will more big-time trad pub authors join Amazon imprints? Why or why not?

What do Adam Croft and Patricia Cornwell have in common? They’re now both with Amazon imprints, which is this week’s top story. After thanking their patrons The Tilt, Twins of Prey, and Carnal, Jim and Bryan tackled tips on forwards, bios, and writing contests. News stories included traditionally published teen authors in India, Hachette’s acquisition of Bookouture, Dean Wesley’s Smith’s proposed change for agents, Libro.fm’s new audio subscription, Amazon’s latest review policy change, and Patricia Cornwell’s new deal with Amazon’s Thomas & Mercer imprint. This week’s Question of the Week: With word spreading that Amazon can get books to #1 with some major launches and better terms for authors, will more big-time trad pub authors join Amazon imprints? Why or why not?

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What You’ll Learn:
  • How authors can convince bestsellers to write their book foreword
  • How indies can take their author bios to the next level
  • How indies can use Reedsy’s new resource to discover writing contests
  • Why publishers in India are recruiting teenagers to write YA novels
  • Why one indie says the relationship between authors and publishers is backwards
  • What new subscription service Libro.FM is offering and how it helps indie bookstores
  • What new ebook acquisition Hachette has made and how it will affect authors
  • Why reviews from ARC readers and book bloggers may become less effective
  • Why one bestselling author traded in her traditional publisher for an Amazon imprint

 

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Question of the Week: With word spreading that Amazon can get books to #1 with some major launches and better terms for authors, will more big-time trad pub authors join Amazon imprints? Why or why not?

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