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Self-Publishing News: Lawsuits – Amazon Takes on Scammers and Mixed Success in Artist Lawsuit Against Stability AI

Amazon is taking on a group of people and companies exploiting Amazon’s name. And artists against Stability AI lawsuit has hit the rocks. After reporting several times about Amazon’s experience on the receiving end of legal proceedings, it’s good to be able to report on an action that Amazon is bringing.

November 11, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Book Awards Update For Indie Authors: November 2023

As an indie author, you can use your writing and your author platform to positively impact people: individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Today we look at how authors writing with a message can use book awards to raise the profile of their story or cause.

November 10, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Amazon Introduces Virtual Voice Narration: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Amazon introduces beta of virtual voice narration through KDP as an AI Safety Summit fails to achieve much of substance. Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.

November 10, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: When Rishi Met Elon – What Actually Happened at the AI Safety Summit?

What happened at the UK's AI Safety Summit, and what are the implications of AI and copyright that authors need to be prepared for? ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway reports on the summit and its effects on copyright.

November 9, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Crowdfunding Your Book With Kickstarter: Publishing for Profit with Orna Ross and Howard Lovy

Today on the Publishing for Profit Podcast, ALLi Director Orna Ross and Podcast Producer Howard Lovy discuss crowdfunding your book with Kickstarter. Orna successfully used Kickstarter to fund her book, Go Creative! Planning Program for Authors & Poets. Howard is getting ready to crowdfund a book on fighting antisemitism. Together, they ask and answer questions on strategies for a successful campaig

November 8, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: KDP Launches Artificial Audiobook Narration in Invitation-Only Beta

Last week Amazon announced the launch of virtual voice narration. The tool will enable authors to turn ebooks into audiobooks using a variety of artificially generated voices.

November 7, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Money Basics Part One: Embracing a Positive “Money Mindset” for Self-Publishing Success

The rise of self-publishing has not only brought about creative freedom for authors but also a new personal responsibility for financial control over our own writing careers. Here at the The Alliance of Independent authors, we believe that adopting a positive ‘money mindset’ is critical for embracing this new accountability.

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Jeff Probst. International Author Finds Unique Voice That Defies Categorization

My ALLi author guest this episode is Jeff Probst, who brings a unique international accent to his writing. From California to South Africa to the UK—and whether he is writing about apartheid, being a schoolteacher, or even about the moon—Jeff has developed a unique voice that cannot be categorized.

November 5, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: UK Publishers and Writers Groups Call for AI Protection as a new Tool Enables “Data Poisoning”

You will remember that European writers’ groups used the AI Safety Summit as a chance to ask for greater AI protection for creative artists in law. This week it is the turn of UK groups, including the Society of Authors, Publishers’ Association, and Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Agency.

November 4, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Text Reads: Member Milestones November 2023

ALLi Member Milestones November 2023: Toni Cabell, Julie Day, Sally Jean-Fox

This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates indie author success stories from across our members. A big congratulations this month to: Toni Cabell, Julie Day, and Sally Jean-Fox.

Experts Wrestle with How to Govern Technology We Use: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Politicians, corporations, and experts wrestle with how to govern the technology we use. Welcome to the Self-Publishing News Podcast with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.