Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews Dan Millman, author of the breakthrough inspirational blockbuster The Way of the Peaceful Warrior.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: News
a) Plagiarism claim involving Jojo Moyes
b) Could Smart Compose predictive text finish your book?
c) Research shows 73% of all adults read a book last year, and 20% listened to an audiobook
d) Federal judge will hear the Audible Captions case
e) James Daunt discusses plans for Barnes & Noble
f) Amazon retires Amazon Giveaways and Kindle Matchbook
g) Amazon launches first Kindle for children
h) Findaway Voices adds new markets and becomes first "feed" for Apple audiobooks
i) California Assembly Bill 5 may restrict or impair business for freelance writers

Chapter 3: Writing Tips
At the 2019 Writers Digest Annual Conference, Kilby Blades discussed the importance of setting accurate and precise goals--then designing a campaign to help you achieve them.

Chapter 4: Interview
Dan Millman talks about creative nonfiction, memoirs that matter, and the path that led him to the blockbuster inspirational book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior.

Chapter 5: Conclusion
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