# Ep. 105 - The Death of the Paperback Nonfiction Book

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Podcast: [Blank Page to Best Seller](https://stenobird.com/podcast/blank-page-to-best-seller-6599516)
Published: 2026-06-23T19:23:12+00:00
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## Resource

Biz Buzz What's happening with the nonfiction paperbacks? We talk about an article Peter read recently about the changing times of the nonfiction format, specifically the nonfiction paperback. The industry is always changing so what are we seeing from the big publishers and what ways can indie and self-published authors take advantage of the changing formats? Timestamps Biz Buzz Segment: What's happening with the nonfiction paperbacks? (3:15) Read the article we discuss here! Become a Friend of The Show! Support the Show - Become a Friend of the Show for only $2/month The Author's Voice Courses Discover our courses -TAV Course page Join The Author's Voice Association Apply to join The Author's Voice Association Read our book! NOW ON SALE! - The Write Way: Conversations with Publishing Pros Stay In Touch With The Author's Voice Follow us The Author's Voice on social: Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Threads Watch all of our Biz Buzz segments and more on YouTube Learn more about The Author's Voice on our website: theauthorsvoice.org

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