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Book Award Pro

Hannah Jacobson of Book Award Pro on Leveraging Awards and Reviews for Author Success: The Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy

In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi Content and Communications Manager Howard Lovy interviews Hannah Jacobson, founder of Book Award Pro, a company dedicated to helping authors gain recognition through book awards. Hannah discusses the challenges indie authors face in navigating the award landscape, the importance of ensuring the legitimacy of awards, and how her company leverages AI to match books with the right opportunities. She also highlights the growing acceptance of indie authors in the awards industry.
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Sustainability

UK Publishing Embraces Sustainability: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

You might expect change to be at the heart of an industry rooted in creativity and technological disruption, yet publishing often approaches sustainability and change slowly and with a struggle. However, three stories this week paint a picture of an industry being forced to adapt. As small, nimble players in that machine, we may be able to navigate that change with greater agility than larger organizations.
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Phillip Mottaz

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Phillip Mottaz. Writing Mysteries with a Punk Rock Attitude and Real-Life Rock Stars

My ALLi author guest this episode is Phillip Mottaz, a mystery author based in Los Angeles. Phillip has a unique journey from a small town in Illinois to the sketch comedy scene in Chicago and now to writing indie mystery novels in L.A. His latest book, Deadly Maybe, coming out this month, reunites the famous Gallagher brothers from the band Oasis to solve a murder. We'll talk about how Phillip's love for storytelling began, his transition from improv to mystery writing, and what drives his independent approach to publishing.
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Substack's New Blog Feature

Substack’s New Blog Feature, Spiracle’s Audiobook Cards, and Challypop for Micro-Influencers: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses Substack's new feature that lets users publish blog posts without committing to a full newsletter, making it easier to connect with readers. He also highlights Spiracle's QR code-enabled greeting cards, which link directly to audiobooks, and Challypop, a platform for micro-influencers in the book community.
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Creators’ Rights Alliance

Creators’ Rights Alliance Takes a Stand Against AI Use Without Authorization: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

In recent weeks, we’ve increasingly seen a tendency for bridge-building between technology and creative stakeholders when it comes to AI, but the Creators’ Rights Alliance (CRA) is taking a firmer stand. This UK-based organization has declared that it "does not authorize" the use of its members' creative outputs for AI training, particularly generative AI models in its campaign against unlicensed AI use.
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Substack Expands

Substack Expands Publishing Opportunities in Bid to Value Creative Economy: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

This week’s first story comes at an opportune moment for me as Substack expands its offerings. I know I need a newsletter. I love writing long-form pieces that tie in with the topics I write my books about. But somehow, I have never gotten the hang of putting together a great—or even regular—newsletter. So I was very interested to read about a new development from one of the most popular newsletter platforms out there.
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Marketing Strategies

Marketing Strategies for Authors in 2024: Insights and Success Stories from the Field

In 2024, the landscape of book marketing continues to shift, requiring authors to stay adaptable and explore new strategies to reach their readers. This post examines some of the most effective marketing strategies currently in use, including content marketing, webinars, TikTok, Amazon Marketing Services (AMS), and in-person events. As authors seek to build their audiences, understanding what's working now is more important than ever.
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Analog And Artisanal

New Projects Celebrate the Analog and Artisanal: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

If you have followed this column for any length of time, you will know that I am a huge fan of the “special edition,” the kind of premium physical product made possible by platforms like Kickstarter, and the focus on analog and artisanal creations. Beautifully crafted work, often in physical form, typifies the value for creators in finding a niche and building a deep relationship with true fans. It was at the heart of the 1,000 true fans right back at the start of the indie online revolution. And it’s at the heart of Self-Publishing 3.0.
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Identity Verification

KDP’s New Identity Verification Requirement and the NO FAKES Act Explained: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers Amazon's new identity verification requirement for KDP authors, aimed at preventing fraud and improving the reader experience. He also discusses the NO FAKES Act, a U.S. legislation designed to prevent the unauthorized use of people's likenesses and voices, particularly concerning AI and deepfakes. Also, Dan touches on a recent court ruling on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and its implications for DRM and VPN usage.
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