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Reintroducing (and Introducing) Myself
A little about me for a whole lot of you.
Jan 28, 2024
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A Gen Z Interview with Ariel Ehrlich
Since my own kids won't answer questions, I borrowed somebody else's.
Jan 13
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Jan 9
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Why Advertising Doesn't Work for Books
Authors often ask me about paying for ads. The truth is, book ad campaigns rarely translate into sales.
Jan 7
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Jan 2
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Marketing + Publicity in 2026: Change Needs to Happen
Dec 18, 2025
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Please Stop Bashing Book Publishing
Apr 24, 2024
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Book Publishing and Antisemitism
May 13, 2024
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What Book Publishing Needs to Consider in 2025
Dec 19, 2024
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30 Years in Book Publishing: What I've Learned
December 26th marked my 30th anniversary in book publishing. These are the lessons I've carried with me.
Dec 30, 2025
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Dec 27, 2025
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GUEST POST: Which Author Are You? (And What That Means for Backlist)
Agent Sally Ekus drops some knowledge for Publishing Confidential subscribers.
Dec 23, 2025
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Weekend Thread: Book Therapy
Your chance to ask me anything about book publishing.
Dec 19, 2025
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Marketing + Publicity in 2026: Change Needs to Happen
The good, the bad, and the ugly.
Dec 18, 2025
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An Interview with the CEO of Books-A-Million
Terry Finley, the CEO of Books-A-Million, was nice enough to answer some questions.
Dec 16, 2025
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What's All the Hype About Reading Retreats?
In November, I attended a reading retreat. My experience surprised me--in a good way.
Dec 14, 2025
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What's Coming Next for Publishing Confidential
A quick note about surgery and content.
Dec 5, 2025
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Marketing Monday: What are ABA Box Mailings?
The American Booksellers Association offers white box mailings as a promotional vehicle for publishers. Let's talk about it.
Dec 1, 2025
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