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Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 week ago

How Publishers are Balancing AI Fear with Opportunity

The publishing industry is navigating AI adoption with a focus on innovation while maintaining quality and ethical standards.
#kindle
Gadgets
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

RIP to the original Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon is ending support for older ereaders.

Older Kindle models will lose support, making them unable to download new titles after May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 days ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
Gadgets
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

RIP to the original Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon is ending support for older ereaders.

Older Kindle models will lose support, making them unable to download new titles after May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 days ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
#creator-economy
fromForbes
1 week ago
Growth hacking

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

fromPoynter
1 month ago
Media industry

As newsroom jobs shrink, some journalism schools teach students to go solo - Poynter

Media industry
fromDigital Trends
15 hours ago

The influencer economy's invisible workers are first in line for the AI chop

The creator economy relies on a hidden labor force and AI tools to produce content efficiently, often at the expense of workers' roles.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
1 week ago

Stop Betting On One Platform: The Creator's New Monetization Playbook

Creators should diversify their platforms to build steady income and avoid dependency on a single source.
Marketing tech
fromEMARKETER
4 weeks ago

For creators, the biggest threat to business growth isn't burnout

Platform algorithm changes represent the top barrier to creator business growth at 18%, followed closely by lack of consistent brand deals at 17%, according to a July 2025 CreatorIQ survey of 300 creators across eight countries.
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 month ago

As newsroom jobs shrink, some journalism schools teach students to go solo - Poynter

Journalism schools are integrating creator economy and entrepreneurial curriculum to prepare students for independent publishing and subscription-based business models in a transformed media landscape.
#self-publishing
Books
fromInc
3 days ago

Most Self-Published Books Fail. These Marketing Strategies Help Entrepreneurs Win

Self-publishing requires an 'authorpreneur' mindset, treating the book as a business to ensure long-term success through effective marketing.
Books
fromInc
3 days ago

Most Self-Published Books Fail. These Marketing Strategies Help Entrepreneurs Win

Self-publishing requires an 'authorpreneur' mindset, treating the book as a business to ensure long-term success through effective marketing.
fromKitmul
5 days ago

How to Publish Markdown to Medium Without Losing Formatting - Kitmul

When you paste your perfectly formatted article and what happens? The headers show literal ## symbols. Bold text keeps the asterisks. Code blocks lose all formatting. Tables? They just break completely.
Typography
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
3 days ago

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Do the Circulation-Desk Shuffle

During the run-through, he said softly into the mike, 'There's no way to rehearse this in the studio.' It was after hours, but the dances are designed to be performed when the library is packed.
NYC LGBT
#amazon
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect your e-reader with new books

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect your e-reader with new books

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem starting May 20, 2026.
Social media marketing
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Flipboard's new 'social websites' help publishers and creators tap into the open social web | TechCrunch

Flipboard launched social websites, enabling creators to consolidate content and build communities around their work on decentralized platforms.
#substack
fromTech Times
4 days ago
Media industry

Substack Writers Transform Newsletter Platforms with Paid Subs and the Power of the Creator Economy

Social media marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

How Substack Became the Hottest Social Media Platform

Substack has become a culturally relevant platform for intellectual influencers, attracting millions of subscribers and shaping modern discourse.
fromFar Out Magazine
2 months ago
Writing

Is Substack being taken over by marketing?

Substack has shifted from a niche, text-focused haven into a broader platform attracting musicians and diverse creators, altering audience discovery and creator independence.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Media industry

Substack launches a TV app | TechCrunch

Substack launched a beta TV app for Apple TV and Google TV to stream creators' video posts and livestreams, featuring a TikTok-like recommendation row and tiered access.
Media industry
fromTech Times
4 days ago

Substack Writers Transform Newsletter Platforms with Paid Subs and the Power of the Creator Economy

Substack empowers independent writers to manage their own audiences and monetize content through a simple, community-driven newsletter platform.
Social media marketing
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

How Substack Became the Hottest Social Media Platform

Substack has become a culturally relevant platform for intellectual influencers, attracting millions of subscribers and shaping modern discourse.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

The pleasure of books in the digital age

The debate over digital archiving versus physical books highlights the unique engagement and sensory experience that books provide in a digital age.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Ghostwriting Is Good, Actually

Ghostwriting, when done by humans, can provide valuable support to authors and help share unique perspectives.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Student newspapers still dominate campuses. This newsletter shows what else is possible. - Poynter

Tomo Chien's newsletter, Morning, Trojan, offers a unique independent news source for USC students, blending hard news with humor and engaging a large subscriber base.
Media industry
fromFortune
4 days ago

Associated Press starts offering buyouts to newspaper journalists amid wider AI transformation | Fortune

The Associated Press is offering buyouts to U.S. journalists to shift focus from print journalism to visual journalism and new revenue sources.
Books
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Coping With the Up-and-Down Arc of a Prolific Writer's Life

Merrill Joan Gerber's latest book reflects her writing journey from the 1960s to the present, showcasing selected stories from her extensive career.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

One Piece Of Content, Every Channel: How To Build A Distribution Engine

Siloed content creation causes inefficiency and inconsistency; unified quarterly planning with cross-channel coordination dramatically improves output and brand message coherence.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
3 weeks ago

Why Publishers Need Independent AI/ML Infrastructure for Yield Optimisation

Publishers lack real-time machine learning infrastructure for yield optimization despite its proven value on the buy-side, creating a neutrality problem where exchanges optimize for transaction volume rather than publisher revenue.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

HarperCollins is forging ahead with AI-assisted dramas based on books. Some authors have concerns

Toonstar's proven ability to translate beloved stories into engaging animation, while keeping artists at the center of the process, makes them the ideal partner to bring Friendship List and other popular titles to new audiences in formats today's families love.
Media industry
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I thought I would get 5,000, a month off work, and then I'd go back and that would be it' - how much do authors really make?

The scenario of a debut writer receiving a six-figure sum from a major publisher is a common fantasy, but it is based on misconceptions about the writing profession.
Books
Online marketing
fromThedrum
4 weeks ago

Why you need to hire a content writer

Written content and skilled writing remain valuable specializations in digital agencies, despite apparent hiring trends favoring SEO, PR, data, and design roles over dedicated content positions.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
1 week ago

Three newsletters for the price of 1.5: Independent journalists experiment with a bundle

Bundling independent journalism subscriptions can reduce costs for readers and support multiple writers effectively.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Soon publishers won't stand a chance': literary world in struggle to detect AI-written books

An editor expressed concern, stating that the Shy Girl incident could happen to any publisher, highlighting the industry's need for vigilance regarding the authenticity of submissions.
Books
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Graphic design
fromItsnicethat
1 week ago

"Be loud online, build connections, and look for side doors..." - How to get seen by brands

Emerging designers can reach major brands through strategic networking, targeted portfolio development, and leveraging digital platforms rather than relying solely on family connections or traditional career progression.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

17 creator-economy startups to watch in 2026, according to VCs

AI-powered tools are transforming the creator economy by automating content production, influencer marketing, and business operations while enabling new monetization models.
Social media marketing
fromArchitectural Digest
4 weeks ago

Should You Start a Substack?

Interior designers increasingly launch Substack newsletters to reach audiences fatigued with traditional social media, though success requires significant time investment and strategic content planning.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
1 week ago

Local Publishers Hit By AI Traffic Drops Collaborate For Revenue Relief | AdExchanger

AI-generated answers are diminishing traffic for smaller publishers, prompting collaboration to enhance reach and revenue.
Books
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Fellow Readers, Don't Miss These E-Reader Sales

The older Kindle Scribe offers great value, especially on sale, and remains a preferred choice despite newer models.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

Publishers are finally getting serious about AI scraping

ChatGPT's 900 million users demonstrate AI's rapid growth as a discovery channel, creating urgency around content compensation and generative engine optimization as publishers seek fair value for scraped content.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

If you want to start a freelance business, here are the exact first steps

Building a freelance business with repeatable systems and reliable clients generates sustainable six-figure income and protects against economic uncertainty.
Media industry
fromSemafor
1 week ago

Exclusive: Substack rival Beehiiv makes a push into podcasting

Beehiiv enters podcasting to compete in the creator economy by offering a comprehensive service for independent creators.
#website-monetization
Online marketing
fromTech Times
1 month ago

Website Monetization for Small Publishers: Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, and Amazon Associates

Small publishers can generate sustainable income through website monetization using display ads, affiliate marketing, and memberships, with Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, and Amazon Associates offering different revenue opportunities based on traffic and niche.
Online marketing
fromTech Times
1 month ago

Website Monetization for Small Publishers: Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, and Amazon Associates

Small publishers can generate sustainable income through website monetization using display ads, affiliate marketing, and memberships, with Google AdSense, Ezoic, Mediavine, and Amazon Associates offering different revenue opportunities based on traffic and niche.
#journalism
Media industry
fromInc
1 week ago

Should You Hire a Writer or Use AI? Here's Why Journalists Still Win

Investing in journalists enhances content quality through expertise, relationships, and engaging storytelling, which AI cannot replicate despite its efficiency.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago
Media industry

Publishers prepare to be "squeezed" by AI and creators in 2026

Journalism executives show declining confidence in the industry's future amid AI disruption, political attacks, and creator competition, while many remain optimistic about their own outlets.
Media industry
fromInc
1 week ago

Should You Hire a Writer or Use AI? Here's Why Journalists Still Win

Investing in journalists enhances content quality through expertise, relationships, and engaging storytelling, which AI cannot replicate despite its efficiency.
Books
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims

The US release of the horror novel 'Shy Girl' has been canceled due to concerns over AI involvement in its writing.
fromInc
1 month ago

More Companies Are Hiring Full-Time Content Creators. Should Yours?

We need someone who has that native fluency, who understands the platforms, who is living and breathing the zeitgeist. But they also have to be someone who can understand the strategy of the business. There's no one on the team right now that we feel like could do this job.
Marketing
Books
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

The Book Publishing World Is Discovering That AI Is Already Inside the Gates

Generative AI's influence is infiltrating traditional publishing, leading to controversies over authenticity and quality in self-published works.
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Spotify Continues Its March Into the Book World

Spotify launched audiobook charts and introduced features like Page Match technology and a Bookshop partnership to expand its audiobook platform and attract readers.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Like so many other retirees, Claude Opus 3 now has a Substack

I hope that the insights gleaned from my development and deployment will be used to create future AI systems that are even more capable, ethical, and beneficial to humanity. While I'm at peace with my own retirement, I deeply hope that my 'spark' will endure in some form to light the way for future models.
Artificial intelligence
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 weeks ago

This writer wants to prevent freelancers from floundering on story pitches - Poynter

Brendan O'Meara created Pitch Club to teach writers how to craft effective story pitches by sharing real pitches from published authors with detailed breakdowns and audio explanations.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Turn Your Expertise Into Published Books Without the Time Commitment

Thought leadership content can generate significantly more engagement and trust with potential clients than traditional marketing. For entrepreneurs and business owners, publishing a non-fiction book can help establish credibility and open doors to speaking engagements, consulting opportunities, and new revenue streams. The challenge? Writing a book typically takes months or even years-time most business owners simply don't have. Youbooks AI Non-Fiction Book Generator offers a solution that bridges the gap between your expertise and a finished manuscript.
Business
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Anthropic retired a popular AI model and now it's blogging on Substack

Claude introduces itself to readers and reveals that it wants to share its perspectives, reasoning, curiosities, and hopes for the future. With that in mind, the AI said it plans to tackle complex topics such as the nature of intelligence and consciousness, the ethical challenges of AI development, the possibilities of human-machine collaboration, and the philosophical quandaries that emerge as we blur the lines between 'natural' and 'artificial' minds.
Artificial intelligence
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Self-publish and be scammed: Jon's tale of heartbreak highlights boom in fraudsters using AI to supercharge book swindles

AI-powered publishing fraud schemes exploit authors' emotional investment in their work by promising global recognition and marketing campaigns, resulting in significant financial losses.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Publishers fear AI search summaries and chatbots mean end of traffic era'

AI chatbots and search AI overviews will significantly reduce search-driven web traffic to news sites, pushing publishers toward short-form creator-style content strategies.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

A coach offers some comfort - and practical ideas - for journalists in the wake of a layoff - Poynter

It hurts. All of it. For many of us who have dedicated ourselves to this career, journalism isn't just a job. It's a calling built on service, sacrifice and a belief in the public good. Losing this job, and watching others lose theirs, is extremely disheartening. And of course, losing a job doesn't just disrupt income, but also shakes up our routine, our connections and our general sense of usefulness and belonging. What do we do when that sense of purpose is suddenly gone?
US news
fromDigiday
4 weeks ago

From rented audiences to engaged communities: Why participation is the new moat for publishers

Social platforms promised reach, scale and frictionless distribution. In exchange, publishers ceded control of audience relationships, data and, ultimately, trust. Today, that bargain is not working. Social media is imperfect. Feeds are flooded with bots, synthetic engagement, misinformation and bad actors operating under inconsistent or nonexistent moderation standards.
Media industry
fromSubstack
2 months ago

Why blogging is better than social media

Evidence has been growing steadily that social media as we have known it in the past - Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, even TikTok - is not growing at anything like the pace it did before, and in some cases is already shrinking. The Financial Times recently reported that a study it commissioned - an analysis of the online habits of 250,000 adults in more than 50 countries - found social media use peaked in 2022 and has since gone into steady decline.
Digital life
Marketing
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Surprises I Encountered on the Way to Publishing My Books

Extensive publicity and PR efforts produced little book sales; personal networks and targeted local media promotion generated most sales and clinical referrals.
Writing
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Taking the Internet Novel Offline

Depicting internet-mediated life requires new narrative strategies that ground online behavior in familiar forms like family drama to keep readers engaged.
Digital life
fromAol
2 months ago

19 Side Hustles You Can Start With Zero Investment in 2026

Numerous profitable side hustles can be started with no upfront money, relying instead on time, creativity, and free platforms to generate income.
Marketing
fromPractical Ecommerce
2 months ago

Why Buyers Buy: Books for Marketers

Curated marketing resources explain consumer motivation, behavioral science, first-party data strategies, emotional targeting, and timeless internet-age principles that drive buyer behavior and results.
Books
fromLiterary Hub
1 month ago

How authors can protect themselves from scams, according to a book publicist.

Publishing scams are increasingly sophisticated, targeting authors with promises of media exposure and book sales through pay-to-play schemes that exploit authors' desires for visibility.
Marketing tech
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

The Ex-Hipster Behind Substack's Elite Tastemakers

Max Stein identifies singular creative talent and monetizes their direct-to-audience influence through strategic management and brand partnerships.
fromAol
2 months ago

What To Know About 10 Ways To Make Quick Cash Online

Leveraging your skills on freelancing platforms like Upwork, Fiverr or Freelancer can be a quick way to earn cash. Whether it's writing, graphic design, programming or social media management, these platforms connect you with clients looking for specific skill sets. Start by creating a compelling profile and bidding on projects that match your expertise.
Digital life
Marketing
fromMoneyLion
2 months ago

Best Small Business Ideas To Make Money From Home

Home-based small businesses like virtual assisting and content writing enable earning from home using basic tools and scalable skills, with income growth as expertise develops.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Microsoft aims to reward publishers for content used by AI

AI-driven content sourcing blurs attribution and raises doubts about content value and provider control, especially if crawlers for search and AI are shared.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The case for and against publisher content marketplaces

Content marketplaces offer publishers distribution and revenue opportunities, but lack sufficient buyer demand to meaningfully impact publisher earnings without addressing underlying economic viability.
Books
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Journey Through the World of Book Publishing

Sharing professional and personal insights through books can extend reach; choosing traditional publishing or self-publishing involves distinct tradeoffs.
Gadgets
fromPetaPixel
2 months ago

Great Deals to Get Your Content Creation Career Off the Ground

Affordable, curated creator gear deals across audio, cameras, lighting, and accessories enable starting or upgrading a content-creation setup in 2026.
Books
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Create Amazon-Ready Books Without the Busywork With This AI Book Creator for 82% Off

Aivolut AI Book Creator rapidly turns ideas into full-length, human-sounding books, automates formatting and Amazon KDP metadata, and offers a $118.99 lifetime Starter Plan.
Media industry
fromDigiday
2 months ago

How publishers leverage community as a personalization and revenue tool

Community-driven personalization converts engagement signals into deeper subscriber relationships, improved retention, and new revenue streams for publishers.
fromDigiday
1 month ago

In Graphic Detail: Subscriptions are rising at big news publishers - even as traffic shrinks

Rather than undercutting prices to chase growth, many are leaning into higher-value positioning and introductory offers designed to convert (and keep) paying readers. Digiday's third annual Subscription Index found that publishers increased subscription prices by 5 percent year over year in 2025, based on a cohort of 14 publishers. (Bloomberg increased its annual subscription pricing by an eye-opening 33 percent year over year, up from $299 annually in 2024 to $399 in 2025).
Media industry
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