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AI-Assisted

The Beatles’ AI-Assisted Grammy Nomination, Potential US AI Regulation Shifts, and Tech’s Take on Creativity: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

You might think literary and other creative industry conferences dominate the discussion of how AI-assisted creation will affect the future of the arts. Looking through schedules, it can certainly feel that way. But the uneasy relationship between creatives and tech firms is also a subject of conversation on the other side of that binary.
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Todd Fahnestock

Unlock the Secrets of Author Branding with Todd Fahnestock: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Dale L. Roberts

Award-winning indie author Todd Fahnestock reveals the secrets to building a successful personal brand and connecting with readers in this insightful interview. From mastering in-person sales to harnessing the power of storytelling, Todd shares key strategies for branding and promoting your books. Curious how email marketing and newsletters can boost your reader loyalty? Todd breaks down his best practices while emphasizing the importance of authenticity and learning from failure. Discover what it takes to craft a compelling author journey in today's competitive landscape.
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SelfPubCon24

Self-Publishing Advice Conference 2024 (SelfPubCon24): Publishing for Profit Highlights

This year’s Self-Publishing Advice Conference (#SelfPubCon24) delivered fresh insights and tools for indie authors under the theme “Publishing for Profit.” With a focus on maximizing earnings and exploring innovative paths in self-publishing, the event provided valuable strategies for authors aiming to boost their publishing success.
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X. Ho Yen

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: X. Ho Yen. Aerospace Engineer and Neurodivergent Writer Redefines Science Fiction with Realism and Hope

My ALLi author guest this episode is X. Ho Yen, a science fiction author whose work challenges traditional genre boundaries. X draws on a career in aerospace engineering and his own experiences with neurodivergence to create what he calls 'realism-based' science fiction. He avoids typical tropes in favor of narratives grounded in complex human challenges.
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AI Audio

ElevenLabs Expands AI Audio Capabilities, Microsoft Pushes Back on AI Regulation: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Only a year or so ago, publishers were raging at what they saw as rights grabs by tech firms using AI audio and other technologies to convert books from the medium in which they were purchased to another medium, usually sold separately and considered subject to a different set of rights. AI companies now seem to be performing these medium transformations as a matter of course, and I am hearing barely a whisper of dissent amid the wider battles over copyright and AI.
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Why ISBNs Matter

Why ISBNs Matter for Indie Authors: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast Featuring Anna Featherstone

In this Self-Publishing with ALLi episode, Nonfiction Adviser Anna Featherstone and Outreach Manager Michael La Ronn discuss why ISBNs matter for indie authors. Michael shares practical tips on buying, managing, and using ISBNs across book formats, with a focus on how this choice impacts professionalism, distribution, and control over your work.
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Word Of The Year

‘Brat’ Named Word of the Year, Kindle Colorsoft Launches, and Germany Explores E-book Lending Models: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

I love following Word of the Year winners. But this year, I definitely feel old. Collins Dictionary has declared its Word of the Year is “brat.” This refers to the in-your-face confidence, independence, and hedonism reflected in the attitude and behavior of figures like Charli XCX, whose album of the same name coined this meaning for the word.
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Special Edition

The Rise of the Indie-Made Special Edition

The special edition is becoming the next big thing in indie publishing. Once reserved for major publishers, these unique, collectible versions of books are now within reach for independent authors. With options like foil accents, custom artwork, and sprayed edges, special editions allow authors to offer readers something truly special. Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter are driving this trend, letting authors test demand and build excitement for premium versions of their work.
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