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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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Audible Ads Are Finally Here

2026/10/10

Plus, OpenAI is watermarking in the EU, Spotify is opening up to more markets, and we discuss the return of the public execution in America.

Is Amazon Ending Permafree Books?

2026/10/03

Plus, AI updates, publishing acquisitions, and how the establishment of the Autonomous Warfare Command can give a shot in the arm to your sci-fi catalogue.

Amazon Cracks Down on AI Authors

2026/09/25

Plus, Facebook limits outbound links, a new class action suit is about to open up against OpenAI, and Toys'R'Us returns.

KU Payout Falls

2026/09/18

Plus, new updates to computer systems, a longer preorder window on Amazon and how an experiment on mice will affect your target market today.

The US Copyright Office Is Flagging Human-Written Books as AI

2026/09/12

Plus, a lengthy discussion on the death of Charlie Kirk and what that has meant for America.

Amazon Caught Stealing Authors' Ad Dollars

2026/09/05

Also, Thomas and Jonathan make everyone mad... ever.

Facebook Advertising Changed Forever... Again

2026/08/29

Plus, non-cozy mystery numbers, Kindle price hikes and the passing of Dolly Parton.

AI Reads Aristotle - That's Why It Writes Better

2026/08/22

Lots of AI news today, with new models, new systems and new possibilities for authors to use.

Barnes & Noble Just Banned the Front Table Author Signing Nationwide

2026/08/17

Plus, new numbers in the industry, workbots to help with author work and a spicy zeitgeist take on how media is destroying women.

AI Fiction Seizes Almost 30% of Kindle's Catalog

2026/08/08

Plus, we discuss country music, AI as used as a research tool, and an author who lost a lucrative tradpub deal because of an accusation.

Fauci's Diary and the Magic Boom in Fiction

2026/08/01

Advancements in AI, changes in how agents work and the change in reader preferences.

The Digital Vs. Physical War - AI Companies Pulping Books By The Pallet

2026/07/24

All the new AI models, China's surge to tech dominance and why we should write flash floods in our books.

The Atlantic Just Declared the Age of Reading Is Over

2026/07/17

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.

The Week That Changed Indie Publishing

2026/07/10

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

America's 250th Birthday - Will It Survive

2026/07/04

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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4.7 out of 5

41 reviews

★★★★★

Autumn Bingham 2025/11/27

Absolutely Amazing

I found this encouraging and helpful. I listen to every episode without fail, and I haven’t found better advice anywhere! The hosts are smart and comp...

★★★★★

Kbrasby 2025/11/25

Timely help for authors - and funny!

I try not to miss Author Update. It’s full of current author and publishing news and the hosts have a great chemistry together. They are knowledgeable...

★★★★★

J A Webb 2025/11/25

If knowledge is power (and it is) no author can afford to miss this show

Fantastic show- great fun and the best for keeping abreast of developments in the world, especially those affecting authors.

★★★★★

BeckyKopitzke 2025/11/25

Timely and informative

As a writer, I value the timely industry updates this show provides. I certainly don’t have time to dig into all the various news sources or to wade t...

★★★★★

FelixCulpa88 2025/11/25

Full News for Authors

This is the only show that I must watch every week. The news they share is pertinent to every author’s career. But more than this, the zeitgeist secti...

★★★★★

Clark L. Zeuss 2025/11/25

Awesome show!

I’ve really enjoyed this show for authors who want to factor in current trends with culture, politics, and technology with their writing and marketing...

★★★★★

kaiser.bergin 2025/11/25

Author News + Banter

Really enjoying this podcast. The hosts are good compliments to each other. Love the zeitgeist piece at the end of each episode that tracks changes in...

★★★★★

EldritchBlack 2025/11/20

Excellent show for authors

This is a great companion to the Novel Marketing show. This podcast keeps you informed on publishing industry news and trends that matter. You also ge...

★★☆☆☆

GoodSoup567 2025/10/04

Too bad…

Authors looking to benefit from this podcast’s useful book marketing news and information will need to wade through right-wing pontificating that is m...

★★☆☆☆

scottmarlowe 2025/08/31

Good info but too much politics

The Trump love is strong here. The hosts would be better served by keeping politics out of their content instead of embracing it. Plenty of political ...

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