In this episode, Jodi kicks off a special series by announcing the upcoming revision of Write.Publish.Market., scheduled for early 2025. This third edition addresses significant industry changes since the second edition was released in 2019. Jodi discusses the rise of AI in publishing, advanced print-on-demand options, and evolving standards for self and hybrid publishing. Throughout this series, Jodi will offer a behind-the-scenes look at her revision process, inviting listeners to join the journey while emphasizing the importance of keeping business books updated to remain effective marketing assets.

Time Stamps: 00:00 Launching Write Published Market podcast for 2025.

03:33 Print-on-demand and hybrid publishing options improved.

06:17 Share podcast episode using #WritePublishMarket hashtag.

Keywords: self-publishing, hybrid publishing, traditional publishing, book publishing world, business owners, book as a marketing asset, control factor, content control, timeline control, revised book edition, AI in book publishing, AI-generated work, ethical book publishing, Amazon distribution, print-on-demand options, paper quality, multiple trim sizes, industry attitude, big players in distribution, IBPA standards, independent book producers association, professional book appearance, marketing asset, indistinguishable books, behind the scenes, book revision process, Q1 2025 project, revised information, interactive process, book project preparation

Resources Mentioned:

• Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/readysetwrite
• Write Publish Market Episode 126: AI and Book Writing
• Write Publish Market Episode 168: Using AI Effectively in Nonfiction Book Writing, Publishing, and Marketing
• Write Publish Market Episode 113: Hybrid Book Publishing Is NOT Vanity Publishing
• Write Publish Market Episode 150: Hybrid Publishing: Bridging the Gap between Traditional and Self-Publishing
• Coffee + Commas newsletter signup: bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup
• IBPA standards for self publishing and hybrid publishing: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/standardschecklist and https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/hybridpublisher 

LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:

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