Kindle Unlimited

Happy 10th Birthday to Kindle Unlimited: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

I often find myself wondering, “Where did all the time go?” It feels like just yesterday I was blogging about the introduction of Kindle. So, the announcement that Kindle Unlimited is celebrating its tenth birthday makes me feel old. It also highlights how much self-publishing has become an integral part of the literary landscape. We are here to stay, and there’s no turning back.
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Apple Books

Were Jobs Cut at Apple Books Because E-Books Aren’t Profitable Enough? The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway explores whether Apple cut jobs at Apple Books because e-books aren’t generating enough profit. He also covers OpenAI’s $100 billion valuation, the Grammys allowing AI-generated content, and Bookshop.org’s plan to pay royalties to authors from second-hand book sales.
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Apple Books

Apple Books Cuts Jobs While Grammy Awards Prepare to Accept Entries That Use AI: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Apple has always felt like a strange player in the digital book market. They turned the music industry upside down with the iTunes Store, and when they introduced Apple Books, they might have thought they would do the same to the publishing industry. Kindle books had already made the major disruption, but the introduction of the iPad held out the promise of being the market-winning book replacement. But it wasn’t to be.
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Accessible

Making Your Books Accessible and Ethical for Visually Impaired Readers: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast

In this episode of the Advice on Editing & Design stream of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Campaigns Manager Matty Dalrymple talks with Michael Johnson of Benetech about the importance of accessibility for authors and visually impaired readers, emphasizing ethical self-publishing and the potential market share missed if authors do not make their content accessible. Michael provides practical tips for indie authors on how to ensure their books are accessible, including the use of technology and proper formatting.
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Member Milestones September 2024

Author Speaker Guide Published, Full-Cast Audiobook Released, New Literary Magazine Launched, Oasis (Yes, the Band!) Mystery Drops, and More: ALLi Member Milestones September 2024

This regular post from the Alliance of Independent Authors celebrates ALLi member successes to inspire our indie author community. Our Member Milestones for August 2024 celebrates the successes of author members Matty Dalrymple, M.L. (Michael) La Ronn, Franke James, Anne Beall, Phillip Mottaz, Dawn Downey, Derek Farmer, Jay Ann Foley, Toni Cabell, John Daniel, and Michele Howarth. Congratulations to all those featured in this month’s roundup and to everyone in our community who has hit a milestone this month!
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Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Anna Davidson

Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Anna Davidson. Editor Turns Long COVID Experience into a Moving Poetry Collection

My ALLi author guest this episode is Anna Davidson, who, after years of working as an editor and managing editor, began writing poetry during her recovery from long COVID. She decided to self-publish her debut poetry collection, Poetry for Life and Other Chronic Conditions, to maintain creative control and ensure her work reached readers quickly.
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Condé Nast

OpenAI’s Deal with Condé Nast Sparks Concern; Plus, Rising Kindle Unlimited Payouts: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses the new deal between OpenAI and Condé Nast, noting that editors and authors were not consulted, sparking concern. He also covers a lawsuit against Anthropic over using pirated works in AI training, highlights Draft2Digital's survey on authors' views about AI, and introduces a blockchain startup called Story, aimed at tracking digital works. Dan wraps up with positive news about rising Kindle Unlimited payouts, signaling a strong outlook for indie authors.
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Marketing Investments

Best Marketing Investments for Indie Authors: The Reaching More Readers Podcast with Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland

In this month's episode of Reaching More Readers, Holly Greenland shares new research suggesting that financial investments in marketing do pay off for many self-published authors. But where should you make those marketing investments, and how can you ensure you're spending wisely? Dale L. Roberts and Holly discuss their views and experiences, offering practical tips to help you make informed decisions.
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