The hottest Substack posts of SHuSH, by Kenneth Whyte

And their main takeaways

Disappearing media

255 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
📰 News Media Journalism Trust Books Opinion
  1. Authors write books to be part of a bigger conversation and gain media coverage for visibility and sales.
  2. Traditional media outlets are struggling, with many layoffs and declining trust from the public.
  3. Emerging digital media has not yet reached the employment levels of traditional journalism, and news trust among the American public is low and declining.

Rise of the non-publishers

334 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
💼 Business Publishing
  1. The rise of non-publishers is a notable trend in the industry.
  2. Kenneth Whyte achieved three number one bestsellers in just six months.
  3. SHuSH is a newsletter from The Sutherland House Inc., offering a 7-day free trial for new subscribers.

Apologies for Nihar Malaviya

216 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
💼 Business Publishing Leadership Media Management Books
  1. Penguin Random House introduced a new CEO, Nihar Malaviya, following a detailed PR strategy.
  2. CEO transitions in big companies involve carefully managed public introductions and media appearances.
  3. Nihar Malaviya's atypical appearance and background challenged typical CEO stereotypes within Penguin Random House.

Book publishing's sonic boom

235 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
📚 Literature Publishing Authors Industry Sales
  1. Audiobooks continue to experience significant growth, representing a considerable portion of book sales.
  2. Audible, owned by Amazon, remains dominant in the audiobook market, with a large lead over competitors like Spotify and Apple.
  3. The audiobook industry is crowded, with various retail platforms and production houses vying for content and market share.

Authors in the mirror

157 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
📚 Literature Memoir
  1. Any book is a product of a place and time, reflecting the writer's perspective and influences.
  2. Memoirs can be highly subjective, influenced by the author's momentary feelings and experiences.
  3. Self-reflection and honesty are key in memoirs, allowing for personal growth and understanding.
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