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The Biggest Publishing Industry Gaslighting Happening Right Now

On the dreaded 'track record,' fake publisher math, and overemphasis on name

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Jenna Satterthwaite
Sep 30, 2025
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Oooooooh boyyy do I have some words for Publishing today.

Let’s dive into one of THE most maddening things publishing houses are doing right now: their absolutely unhinged obsession with track record.

(Yes, I said it)

For those not in the know, “track record” simply refers to the sales track record of an author’s previous book. Whether you’re trying to sel…

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