Why the Backlist is the New Frontlist

In this episode, Lauren & Matt examine the rising popularity, significance, and value of backlist titles in the publishing industry. We consider why back catalogs are bigger and better than ever, what this means for the future of the industry, and how indie authors and publishers can make the most of their own backlist title trends. 

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Dive Deeper

💡 Explore These Resources

• Lulu U | How to Sell More Books with Your Backlist (Marketing Strategies for Authors and Publishers) 
• Publishers Weekly | Media Do Agrees to Buy Seven Seas 
• Thomson Reuters | Thomson Reuters and KKR Announce Joint Venture for Thomson Reuters Global Print Business 
• BookRiot | The Best-Selling Backlist Books of 2025 
• Bublish | AI Author Toolkit

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• Ep #119 | Marketing Your Book to Humans by Optimizing for Robots

💡 Read These Blog Posts

• Print-on-Demand is the Perfect Solution for Selling Backlist Titles
• 8 Simple Ideas for Backlist Book Marketing
• Digital Printing for Traditional Publishers

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