Disruptor, Tales From the Edges of Publishing

In this episode of DISRUPTOR, Gabriela Pereira of DIY MFA talks about her plan to give every writer the opportunity to benefit from the kind of knowledge shared in MFA programs. She also discusses her current quest - to help writers dealing with depression and other emotional concerns succeed in their literary journeys.

Meet an author who has taken her career entirely into her own hands -- and is teaching other writers how to follow in her footsteps.

Find out why sensitivity readers are a vital piece of the fight for diversity and respect - and why every author should consider using one.

Discover the inspiration for the site that's bringing professional self-publishing to the masses.

Ashleigh Gardner is the driving force behind Wattpad's new publishing arm. Learn how this remarkable service has changed the literary landscape, and what comes next.

Join Brian O'Leary, executive director of the Book Industry Study Group, for a look at what comes next for the publishing industry.

A tireless proponent of publishing innovation, Jane Friedman has helped countless authors move boldly into the digital future. Now she's ready to tackle what comes next.

Using publicly available data, Alex Newton has developed algorithms that predict which books will sell on Amazon -- and which won't.  Find out how a mild mannered numbers guy has become the "Amazon psychic" and is helping writers and publishers succeed in the world's largest bookstore. Links: K-Lytics - http://k-lytics.com/

There's a growing movement afoot to change the publishing industry from the inside out. Find out more in this thought-provoking episode of DISRUPTOR.