Publishing Disrupted
Exploring the ways in which book publishing is changing and how writers can best meet the challenge. A conversation between two publishing veterans and friends, editor Mick Silva and publisher and literary agent David Morris.
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Publishing Disrupted
Latest Episodes
Writing the Story that Chose You
In this episode, David and I talked about the difference between writing books that seem important or interesting, and writing the stories that you didn't choose, but must be told. That's a massive difference, and it's not often talked about en...
Our Takeaways from the Festival of Faith and Writing, 2026
David and I discussed our impressions of the FFW writers conference this year where we had many conversations at the Lake Drive Books table about some of our favorite topics--and books.For some reason, none of the big 5 Christian publish...
The Art of the Almost Said: Talking with Writer, Editor, & Poet Bob Hudson
We're joined in the library studio by our friend and publishing colleague Robert Hudson to talk about his boutique chapbook publishing and the soul of the indie press. Much has been made (and is still being made) about mainstream pu...
Can We Forget Platform, Please? Calling All Pathfinders and Waymakers, with Ivy Zeller
David and Mick are joined by fellow book editor and Hyponymous literary agent Ivy Zeller to discuss her refreshing response to the disrupted publishing landscape. What can we learn from zine culture? How specific can we get with aud...
Embracing New Cultures, New Languages, & the New Ember Conference
Extending our theme of how to find new gatherings and community (when the old ones are no longer serving), Publisher David shares his recent experiences with a local German club, and at the progressive-Christian Ember Conference in Oakland, CA....
