Dan Holloway, Author at The Self-Publishing Advice Center

Self-Publishing News: Publishing is Worth £11bn to the UK Economy: But How Much Comes From Indie Authors?

UK’s Publishers’ Association's Vision for Publishing survey claims publishing's annual impact on the UK economy is £11bn supporting 84,000 jobs.

Self-Publishing News: AI Act Approved During London Book Fair

Last week at London Book Fair, it was inevitable that AI should feature prominently. EU's AI Act received its final approval on the middle day of the Fair.

Self-Publishing News: Brandon Sanderson Sets Crowdfunding Records. Again.

A new crowdfunded special edition project from the master of the art, Brandon Sanderson has been announced. In a few days his new project has raised nearly $20m.

March 17, 2024
Dan Holloway
Process 3 & 4: Production & Distribution
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Self-Publishing News: 2024 Selfies Awards Winners Announced at London Book Fair

In the short time since the Selfies launched in 2018, London Book Fair has come to feel like “that time of year.” Forget the Oscars, the awards that celebrate the best indie books in the categories of adult fiction, children’s fiction and autobiography/memoir are the red carpet event that counts.

March 14, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Self-Publishing News: Kobo Plus Expansion and 10th Emerging Writer Prize Opens

In recent weeks Kobo Plus expansion has increased to a number of new markets. First came Hong Kong and Taiwan, then South Africa and Ireland.

Self-Publishing News: Would You Spend the Night in a Secret Library?

There is an opportunity for you to stay one night in a secret library in one of the most famous historical buildings in the world this March

Self-Publishing News: Elon Musk Sues OpenAI as Publishers Take Different Positions on AI Narration of Audiobooks

The week has seen the publishing industry reacting in very different ways to the rise of AI audiobook narration.

Self-Publishing News: Welcome to Read an eBook Week

This coming week is the annual renewal of Smashwords's Read an eBook Week while writer Gabriel Smith pranked the singer Charli XCX.

Self-Publishing News: Gmail and Yahoo Have Changed Rules on Newsletters: Here’s What You Need to Know

Since February 1st the rules have changed for anyone using gmail or yahoo mail who send newsletters. For Gmail specifically it's to 5000 or more people - but it may catch up with us all, so get ready now.

Self-Publishing News: Apple Responds to Spotify’s Lawsuit by Releasing Figures on the Firm’s Relationship

Spotify has claimed that Apple is using anticompetitive behaviour in making competitors pay for more than a basic presence in the app store.

February 29, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Self-Publishing News: Reddit is Going Public after 18 years

Reddit has announced it's holding an Initial Public Offering while Substackers can curate a “network” to recommend their subscribers. Reddit IPO update from ALLI.