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Writer at desk with Substack open on laptop, traditional London publishing house visible through arched window

Books, Substack-ified: Authors Equity and the Literary Creator Economy Challenge Traditional Publishing

Authors Equity, the publisher co-founded by former PRH CEO Madeline McIntosh, is publishing Substack co-founder Hamish McKenzie's new book and using the platform as a core part of its publishing and publicity strategy. Meanwhile, Ottessa Moshfegh, George Saunders, and other major authors are self-publishing prose on Substack, and Random House has acquired a novel that originated as a Substack newsletter.

March 22, 2026Publishers Weekly

Substack Authors Equity Creator Economy

Indie publisher founders and book covers representing Authors Equity, Familius, and Nosy Crow growth strategies

Publisher Strategy

2025 Indie Publisher Standouts: Six Publishers Innovate in Difficult Market

Publishers Weekly profiles six independent publishers who grew their businesses in 2025 despite flat sales, higher costs, and supply chain disruptions. Authors Equity achieved 567% sales growth with a profit-sharing model instead of advances. Familius grew 10% by shifting distribution to Abrams and focusing on non-traditional retail. Nosy Crow's U.S. division saw 105% sales growth through collaborative acquisition with its U.K. parent. Other standouts include Penzler Publishers, Sourcebooks Landmark, and Celadon.

March 14, 2026Publishers Weekly

Indie Publishers Business Models Authors Equity