The Business of Seasonal Publishing: How Smart Publishers Capture 25% of Annual Sales
When we talk about The Business of Seasonal Publishing, weβre really talking about smart timing. Seasonal publishing is all about
Smart publishers know: seasonal publishing isnβt just about Christmas titles.
Itβs about data, timing, and planning and it can power 25%+ of annual sales.
Read the full guide π writestats.com/the-business...
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Every great author career has something in common: a loyal group of readers who stick around from book to book.
That group often starts with an email list.
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5 Research Trends Every Author Should Know Before 2026
Discover 5 key research trends every author should know before 2026 to write authentic, original, and impactful fiction or nonfiction books.
Authors, ready to level up your research? π§ βοΈ
Weβve broken down 5 key research trends and current research techniques that will help you find richer details, avoid stereotypes, and stay ahead of the curve.
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Absolutely! No steps or tips can top that. π
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Hybrid Publishing Growth: The Future of Publishing
Hybrid publishing growth is reshaping the publishing industry. Learn how it combines the best of traditional and self-publishing.
π Authors want freedom. Publishers need sustainability.
The answer? Hybrid publishing.
A model that shares risk, boosts quality & keeps creativity alive.
Full breakdown here: writestats.com/hybrid-publi...
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Traditional publishing = slow + limited.
Self-publishing = full freedom, but lonely.
Hybrid publishing = the best of both worlds. π
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How to Write Neurodivergent Characters Authentically: A Complete Guide for Authors
Learn how to write neurodivergent characters authentically with research, empathy, and practical tips to create powerful, realistic stories.
Neurodivergence is part of human diversity. But in fiction, portrayals are often shallow or stereotyped.
This complete guide shows authors how to write neurodivergent characters authentically from mindset to craft to sensitivity.
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Writers: What's your biggest struggle with reader engagement?
We recently published data on why mystery books get finished more often than any other genre.
The techniques work for ALL genres. Would love your thoughts!
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True Crime Literary Evolution: From Victorian Scandal Sheets to Modern Masterpieces
Explore the True Crime Literary Evolution, a journey from Victorian pamphlets to a powerful genre exploring fear and justice.
As the nights get longer, thereβs nothing like curling up with a gripping true crime story π
But did you know the True Crime Literary Evolution began with Victorian scandal sheets?
Dive into how the genre grew into todayβs literary masterpieces: writestats.com/true-crime-l...
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Classic Literature Revival: Why Your TBR Needs a Time Machine
Join the Classic Literature Revival and transform your reading list with timeless stories that shape our understanding of the world.
The real glow-up is going from skipping classics in school to choosing them for pleasure reading as an adult. Character development at its finest β¨
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Common Traits Of Bestselling Novel Openings | SurveyMars
I have posted a survey titled 'Common Traits Of Bestselling Novel Openings' on SurveyMars. Please help me by filling it out. Thank you very much!
We're trying to better understand what makes the bestselling novels, Bestselling! π§
And we need YOUR insights! Help us recognize the common traits of bestselling novel openings by participating in this very simple survey:
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Best Platforms for Authors to Engage with Readers in 2026
Discover the best platforms for authors to engage with readers in 2026. Learn practical tips, stats, and strategies to grow your audience.
Authors, tired of chasing algorithms? π«
In 2026, the best platforms for authors to engage with readers won't always be the biggest. Theyβll be the ones where your genre thrives.
See what works best for you:
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Audiobook Market Overview: Why Authors Should Pay Attention
Explore the booming Audiobook Market valued at $8.70 billion in 2024. Discover its potential for authors and listeners.
Whatβs your experience with audiobooks, either as a listener or creator?
Do you think audiobooks will become the dominant format?
We recently published a post exploring what the data says: writestats.com/audiobook-ma...
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Audiobooks are booming, have you noticed? π§
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Thatβs an inspiring journey! Owning the processβthrough both wins and setbacksβtakes real strength. Congratulations on Gone Geezers coming out this November. Wishing you great success with the launch!
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Wow, 850 times is incredible perseverance. π
Do you think self-publishing has been more rewarding in the long run?
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Such a powerful trio, each one reshapes how we see growth, creativity, and discipline. π
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Hybrid Publishing Growth: The Future of Publishing
Hybrid publishing growth is reshaping the publishing industry. Learn how it combines the best of traditional and self-publishing.
Between traditional & self-publishing lies a new path: hybrid publishing.
Itβs growing fast, balancing author control with publisher expertise.
Curious why it may define the future of the industry? π
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Your email list is the only audience you actually own.
Start nurturing those first 1,000 subscribers, itβs the best investment youβll ever make in your career.
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Personal Development Reading Habits: How to Curate Your Own Bibliotherapy Library for Life-Changing Growth
Explore Personal Development Reading Habits and create a bibliotherapy library that supports your journey toward emotional healing.
What books have changed your life? β¨
In our new piece, we explore how classics, fiction, and hidden gems fuel Personal Development Reading Habits beyond bestsellers.
Share your picks & read more here: writestats.com/personal-dev...
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Seasonal reading but make it classic π
Autumn? Frankenstein + Jane Eyre
Summer? The Odyssey + Treasure Island
Winter? Little Women vibes
Classics paired with the right mood = literary magic
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What Is Hybrid Publishing? Complete Guide for Authors (2025)
Discover what hybrid publishing is, costs, success stories, and the best hybrid publishers. A must-read guide for authors in 2025.
Publishing isnβt one-size-fits-all anymore. πβ¨
Hybrid publishing gives authors the freedom of self-publishing and the support of a publisher.
But how does it actually work? And is it right for you?
π Read the full guide: writestats.com/what-is-hybr...
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Cross-Genre Fiction Trends 2025: What Authors Need to Know
Stay ahead of the curve with insights into Cross-Genre Fiction Trends that are revolutionizing storytelling across multiple genres.
How do you balance multiple genre expectations? Which combinations actually work? What do publishers really want?
From craft techniques to marketing strategies, this guide covers everything authors need to know about navigating cross-genre fiction in 2025π
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Personal Development Reading Habits: How to Curate Your Own Bibliotherapy Library for Life-Changing Growth
Explore Personal Development Reading Habits and create a bibliotherapy library that supports your journey toward emotional healing.
Your TBR can do more than entertain, it can heal.
Our latest blog explores Personal Development Reading Habits & how to curate a bibliotherapy library for life-changing growth.
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Author of #memoirs STILL, I CANNOT SAVE YOU (2023) & GIRLS NEED NOT APPLY (2019). Instructor at Kingβs U nonfiction MFA. Canadian Forces Veteran. Bull terrier mom. Dreamer. Ally & safe space She/Her
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I am a journalist and author of six books, including Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers, Driven: The Secret Life of Taxi Drivers, and Pay No Heed to the Rockets: Palestine in the Present Tense.ππ΅πΈ
Writer, walker, lover of native grassland.
First book, Walking the Bypass: Notes On Place From the Side of the Road, coming October 14, 2025. https://uofrpress.ca/Books/W/Walking-the-Bypass.
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At Beckettβs Grave (forthcoming 2025) πΉ
Poet | Prof | Wound Archive, 2026 | Author: Bonememory; Empathy in Contemporary Poetry after Crisis; Sew with Butterflies
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Writer, dog lover, book club fan. Author of the novels The Shore Girl and No Good Asking, with Cattail Lane hitting bookshelves in April 2025.
Writer β’ Fiction in Hazlitt, Geist, subTerrain, The Fiddlehead, and elsewhere.
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Novel: Hides (Breakwater Books)| Contributing Editor: Canadian Notes and Queries
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Writer, accordion player, runner, reader, teacher, wedding officiant, Iowa farmer, dirt-road Democrat, juggler, freethinker. Not necessarily in that order. Oh, and puppets. http://schoolblazing.blogspot.com
Author of award-winning picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels, with a new MG, HOW TO TELL A TRUE STORY, publishing in April 2025. Lover of kids, cats and anything containing ginger! Find me at https://triciaspringstubb.com
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artist, teacher & #kidlit author-illustrator π¨ neurodivergent πgrounded by books, fairy lights & tea π Colorado βοΈ seeking rep! https://www.sadeeschilling.com
Author: For the a common Good: Philosophical Foundations of Research Ethics (OUP) and K&L Gates Professor of Ethics and Computational Technologies at CMU. Recent papers:
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2022.100622
Writing a novel about curses, donuts, and 7th grade paranormal detectives. Join me as I delve into the strange, perplexing, and frosting-laden mysteries of the universe. McSweeney's, Points in Case contributor.
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