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Madeline McIntosh, Co-Founder of Authors Equity, on the Publishing Lessons That Could Save Your Book
The industry veteran and former Penguin Random House CEO shares 9 truths every nonfiction author should hear before signing their next deal.
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Panio Gianopoulos
 and 
Madeline Mcintosh
57:02
Is the Book as We Know It About To Get a Radical Upgrade?
On Aug. 18 at 5pm ET, join Steven Johnson (author and Google Labs editorial director) and Ethan Mollick (Wharton AI expert) for a can't-miss…
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Caleb Bissinger
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Panio Gianopoulos
, and 
Rufus Griscom
What Writers Can Learn from the World’s Most Curious Man
21 Questions with A.J. Jacobs, the journalist who makes life one long experiment.
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Panio Gianopoulos
 and 
A.J. Jacobs
General Nonfiction Is Struggling. Here’s What to Do Instead.
Niche Is the New Mainstream
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Panio Gianopoulos
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Why Jennifer Breheny Wallace Wakes Up at 4 A.M. to Write
21 questions with the bestselling Never Enough author on deep work, generous feedback, and writing with purpose.
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Panio Gianopoulos
1

July 2025

Join us for Live AMAs on Hybrid Publishing, Building a Speaking Business, and the Future of AI
Charles Duhigg, Madeline McIntosh, Katy Milkman, and More
 • 
Rufus Griscom
, 
Caleb Bissinger
, and 
Panio Gianopoulos
1
Nir Eyal on the Habits That Make a Writing Career Work
31 questions with the Indistractable author on consistency, connection, and writing in the age of distraction.
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Panio Gianopoulos
 and 
Nir Eyal
What Makes a Book Catch Fire? A Veteran Publicist Breaks It Down
Mark Fortier publicized The Alchemist, Blue Ocean Strategy, Made to Stick, and the 4-Hour Workweek. Here’s what he wants every author to know.
 • 
Panio Gianopoulos
 and 
Mark Fortier
57:10
What’s on your summer reading list?
Nothing says vacation like overpacking your suitcase with books.
 • 
Panio Gianopoulos
3
Ingrid Fetell Lee Rewrites Her Chapters with Scissors—Literally
21 questions with the author of Joyful on ritual, research, and writing a life you love.
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Panio Gianopoulos
Writers, How Are You Using AI?
A call for the tech tools, tricks, and hacks that are helping you work smarter.
 • 
Panio Gianopoulos
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How Smart Authors Are Getting Book Deals Today
Literary agent Lucinda Halpern breaks down how platform, positioning, and persistence win the day.
 • 
Panio Gianopoulos
55:08
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