A Lesson in Audiobooks
Jeff’s Substack post promotes a live Zoom session on May 12, 2026, where he, audiobook pioneer Cory Verner, and business model expert Jared Kuritz will dissect the current state of the audiobook market. The 45‑minute presentation, followed by a 15‑minute Q&A, will cover market size, why audio is gaining traction, production and distribution options, and ten actionable ways creators can monetize audio. Registration is limited to the first 100 sign‑ups, and a recording will be shared afterward along with a free course on audiobook creation. The event emphasizes education, not sales, aiming to equip authors and content‑driven businesses with growth strategies.
Are Audiobooks the Future of Publishing?
Audiobook sales have outpaced digital e‑books since 2024 and are projected to become a $13 billion industry with over a billion users by 2030, according to the Audio Publishers Association. Print still commands roughly 70% of total book revenue, but the...
Never Is Where You Were Before Now
The blog post "Never Is Where You Were Before Now" muses on the elusive origin of self and the timeless stillness of a Sabbath day. It juxtaposes modern hustle—lawn‑mowing, football—with a yearning for a meditative pause where boundaries dissolve. The...
How Creatives Will Survive the AI Apocalypse
Jeff Goins recounts a recent visit to Samford University where he warned music‑business students that AI is already displacing creative firms, as illustrated by a friend whose video production company collapsed overnight. He argues that creators must detach their identity...