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Author Update

Author Update

By: Thomas Umstattd Jr.
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Here’s what you can expect from Author Update:

Publishing News: Stay in the loop on what’s happening in the industry.
Advice That Matters: Learn how to make your book irresistible to readers.
Live Q&A: Bring your questions and get answers from Thomas Umstattd and Jonathan Shuerger.

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Episodes
  • The Atlantic Just Declared the Age of Reading Is Over

    The Atlantic Just Declared the Age of Reading Is Over
    Jul 17 2026

    Plus indie stats on readers and authors, Gemini's in trouble for committing Anthropic's mistake, and how should we focus our writing, all on Author Update.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • The Week That Changed Indie Publishing

    The Week That Changed Indie Publishing
    Jul 10 2026

    Listen to Jonathan and guest host Bryan Canter talk about author news on this special episode of Author Update.

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • America's 250th Birthday - Will It Survive

    America's 250th Birthday - Will It Survive
    Jul 4 2026

    All things America! Thomas and Jonathan celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States by discussing publishing trends and how America was shaped by independent publishers.

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    1 hr and 52 mins
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