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If you publish independently, understanding and applying AI metadata strategies is now the single most powerful lever you control for getting your book in front of the right readers. At the most basic level, AI metadata strategies simply mean using artificial intelligence tools to create, improve, and maintain the descriptive information at...

In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, we explore the visual side of publishing with Robin Johnson, a veteran graphic designer who has integrated AI into a career spanning more than 20 years.

Robin shares how she uses AI in book cover design, image editing, problem solving, and creative development, while keeping professional design skills at the center of ...

A data-driven guide for indie authors and small publishers choosing between two of the most popular book distribution platforms.

Key Facts at a Glance (July 2026)

• PublishDrive distributes to 400+ stores and 240,000+ libraries in 100+ countries. Subscription plans start at $13.99/month

Zusammenfassung: Die wichtigsten Buchmarkt-Trends 2025 auf einen Blick

Die Deutschen Buchmarkt Trends 2025 zeigen: Der deutsche Buchmarkt ist – auf Basis der internen Vertriebsdaten von PublishDrive – einer der am schnellsten wachsenden und strukturell vielfältigsten...

How can AI support education without replacing critical thinking? And can the same technology help experienced authors rediscover their creativity after years of writer’s block?

In this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, we speak with author and educator Susan Gable about using AI in the classroom, encouraging students to challenge AI-generated answers, and inc...