324: The Truth About Christian Publishing in 2026? What This Means for Christian Indie Writers

About this episode

The episode discusses the changes in the Christian publishing industry expected in 2026 and their implications for indie writers.

Send us Fan Mail Is the Christian publishing industry changing in 2026? The answer might surprise you. In part 2 of this series, we break down what’s really happening in the world of Christian publishing—and what it means for YOU as a writer. From the rise of indie authors and hybrid publishing to the growing importance of building your own platform, the industry is shifting in a big way. The traditional gatekeepers don’t hold the same power they once did, and more writers than ever have the ...

Topics covered

• Christian publishing
• indie authors
• hybrid publishing
• writer platform
• industry changes

Keywords

• Christian publishing
• indie authors
• hybrid publishing
• writer platform
• industry shifts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christian publishing

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