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An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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In this episode, Lauren & Matt peer into their crystal balls for a look into the future (or make some very sound projections grounded in knowledge and experience). We take turns sharing our insights and expectations for what’s to come in the publishing industry in 2026, including:
🔮 Print-on-demand will become as important to the publishing supply chain as other tech solutions over the years
🔮 Authors will explore more ways to build their brand by blending self-publishing and traditional publishing strategies
🔮 Traditional publishers will adopt direct sales practices, both to increase their profit margins and to build relationships with readers
But the real question is…was there confetti in Matt’s future? Watch the episode on YouTube to find out!
Dive Deeper
💡 Explore These Resources
- Check out Matt’s book Profit On-Demand: The Creator’s Guide to Building a Profitable Business with Print-on-Demand
- Lulu’s 2025 Books & Business Insights Report
💡 Listen to These Episodes
- Ep #78 | How to Use Generative AI to Sell More Books
- Ep #97 | How Print-On-Demand is Fueling the Resurgence of Magazines
- Ep #99 | 2025 Plot Twists in Publishing (That Everyone Saw Coming)
💡 Read These Blog Posts
- Digital Printing for Traditional Publishers
- Amazon Isn’t the Only Option: Going Wide to Diversify Your Book Sales
- What Can Lulu Do For You?
Sound Bites From This Episode
🎙️ [5:58] “Print-on-demand models will become as important, I think, to the publishing supply chain as some of the other things that have surfaced over the years.”
🎙️ [29:23] “Anytime you can gain a full percentage point, multiple or even double digit percentage points, like that's an opportunity you want to jump at. So when you look at what direct sales affords you, when that's implemented properly, especially with a print-on-demand model, there's just no arguing with that.”
🎙️ [35:35] “I think if we…let's say six months from now, we talk about the trend of POD for new users coming into the ecosystem. Yeah, I bet it's more than an uptick.”
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