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Self-Published Titles Surge as Traditional Publishing Declines; AI Artwork Sells for Over $1 Million: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
Like many other commentators on such things, I often criticize publishing figures who proudly claim they provide a full picture of the state of the industry while not including statistics for self-published titles. So, of course, I welcome the publication of figures that double down on self-published titles.
Amazon Ends Kindle Vella, Tech Leaders Push AI as a Creative Tool, and Remembering Mike Shatzkin: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway reflects on the passing of publishing influencer Mike Shatzkin and his impact on the industry. He also discusses Amazon’s decision to close its Kindle Vella serial fiction program and what it means for authors, and examines the tech industry’s stance on AI and creativity as shared at TechCrunch's Disrupt Conference. With tech startups promoting AI as a democratizing force, Dan explores the tension between creative freedom and the potential impact on traditional creative livelihoods.
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.