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What does it really mean to be an indie author? Are you simply writing books, or are you also running a publishing business? In this episode, we’re talking about the different hats indie authors wear, from writer to publisher to entrepreneur, and whether you really need to wear all of them to build a successful writing career.

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What are successful indie authors doing differently in 2026? The publishing landscape is changing fast. Algorithms shift, AI is changing how readers discover books, advertising is becoming more complicated, and authors have more publishing options than ever. But the authors who are growing aren't necessarily waiting for everything to settle down. They're focusing on what they can control, building stronger relationships with readers, and finding new ways to get more mileage from the books they've already written. In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers Podcast, we're looking at what the latest 2026 indie author data reveals about authors who are building momentum.

Written Word Media surveyed 582 authors, and its “growing authors” group was defined by current growth, positive business sentiment, and expected income growth. (Written Word Media) https://www.writtenwordmedia.com/2026-mid-year-indie-author-survey/amp/

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What happens when an AI-generated book appears under your author name and readers think you wrote it?

In this episode, we explore the growing problem of AI-generated books, author impersonation, intellectual property, and protecting your author brand. We’ll also discuss what happens when readers can’t tell what’s authentic and why human authorship may become more valuable as generative AI changes publishing.

https://authorsguild.org/news/ai-driving-new-surge-of-sham-books-on-amazon/

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/09/ai-authors-impersonating-writers-amazon/688709/

https://www.wesanews.org/arts-culture/2026-03-09/pittsburgh-author-ai-generated-books