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Self-Publishing News: Futurebook Conference 2023 – Audio and AI to Dominate

As Audio and AI dominate the Futurebook Conference 2023 Programme, What Kind of Future is Being Imagined? In just over a week, it will be time for the annual Futurebook conference - what has become one of the most important dates in the calendar for understanding the nature of our industry’s concerns, the climate in which we operate, and the overall appetite for innovation across our landscape.

November 18, 2023
AskALLi Team
News
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20Booksto50kVegas 2023: ALLi Out and About

In ALLi Out and About posts, members of the AskALLi team and Alliance of Independent Authors members share the lessons they've learnt from attending book fairs, conferences or other industry events. Today we hear from Sacha Black, who attended the 20Booksto50kVegas 2023 conference.

November 17, 2023
AskALLi Team
Opinion
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Spotify Brings Audiobooks to US Premium Subscribers: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

Spotify brings audiobooks to US Premium subscribers, but how will subscriptions change the way we make a living? Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.

November 17, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: Change to the Way TikTok Pays Creators

On today's ALLi Self-Publishing News we ask, how do we get paid for the items we create when the people who enjoy them don’t purchase things item by item? And specifically, how does TikTok pay creators?

November 16, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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Indie Author Magazine Informs the Self-Publishing Community: Creating Better Books, with Howard Lovy

On today's Creating Better Books podcast, Howard Lovy features Alice Briggs, creative director for Indie Author Magazine, whose job it is to inform, educate, and inspire the self-publishing community.

November 15, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: Spotify Premium Rolls Out Audiobooks in the US – including indies through Findaway Voices

As of November 8th, Spotify Premium subscribers in the US will be able to access the platform’s 200,000 strong audiobook catalogue. Indie authors can distribute to Spotify via Findaway Voices.

November 14, 2023
AskALLi Team
News
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Book Metadata, Keywords and Amazon Category Changes: Help Readers Find Your Book

In today's post we'll give you an overview of the Amazon category changes that impact all indie authors, then run through a reminder of the metadata you need to prepare and keep on top of, including your keywords and that all important book description.

November 13, 2023
AskALLi Team
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Creative Tips for Crowdfunding: Creative Self-Publishing Podcast with Orna Ross

In today’s episode of the Creative Self-Publishing podcast: Creative Tips for Crowdfunding. ALLi Director Orna Ross has successfully funded her Kickstarter project and has learned a great deal about how to approach a campaign from a creative perspective. "Do it in a creative spirit, especially your first one. You don't know what's going to happen." Listen to more of her advice for those just beginning their crowdfunding adventure.

November 12, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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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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