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Dan Holloway

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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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Blockchain

Can Blockchain Solve AI’s Copyright Problem? Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Sometimes it feels like tech is eating itself, and this week’s AI news, including a new blockchain initiative, is no exception. The AI news this week comprises several eyebrow-raising stories (when doesn’t it?). Recently, I have been talking about a maturing landscape. You could be forgiven, this week, for thinking that maturity has already developed exponentially to the point where several sharks have already been jumped.
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Condé Nast

Condé Nast Partners with OpenAI as Creatives Push Back: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

The weekend news brings a mix of interesting updates, starting with a major partnership between Condé Nast and OpenAI. Condé Nast, one of the largest and most high-profile publishers of magazines like The New Yorker and Vogue, announced a deal with OpenAI that will allow the AI giant to train ChatGPT on Condé Nast publications while benefiting from increased visibility for their stories. They also publish Wired, which is interesting because Wired was one of the first publications to take a very high-profile “never written by AI” stance.
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Fake Reviews

FTC Cracks Down on Fake Reviews, Plus New Sustainability Efforts in Publishing: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers the FTC's new measures against fake reviews, which could impact indie authors relying on genuine reviews for visibility. He outlines key points like the ban on AI-generated and paid reviews, along with potential fines. Dan also discusses the latest sustainability efforts in publishing and the addition of a gaming category to the Sunday Times Rich List, highlighting the growing link between gaming and storytelling.
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Frankfurt Book Fair

Frankfurt Book Fair Focuses on AI Challenges and Opportunities: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Book fairs love themes, and the Frankfurt Book Fair, in particular, has tended to dive into the pursuit of the zeitgeist with enthusiasm. I still regularly reference the BookTok takeover that managed to capture the excitement of that fledgling influencer scene. This year’s fair promises a deep dive into an equally zeitgeisty and utterly expected area. The response of the creative world to the challenges and opportunities of AI is still a relatively new conversation, even if it feels like it’s been with us forever.
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Sustainability

UK Publishing Embraces Sustainability: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

You might expect change to be at the heart of an industry rooted in creativity and technological disruption, yet publishing often approaches sustainability and change slowly and with a struggle. However, three stories this week paint a picture of an industry being forced to adapt. As small, nimble players in that machine, we may be able to navigate that change with greater agility than larger organizations.
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Substack's New Blog Feature

Substack’s New Blog Feature, Spiracle’s Audiobook Cards, and Challypop for Micro-Influencers: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses Substack's new feature that lets users publish blog posts without committing to a full newsletter, making it easier to connect with readers. He also highlights Spiracle's QR code-enabled greeting cards, which link directly to audiobooks, and Challypop, a platform for micro-influencers in the book community.
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Creators’ Rights Alliance

Creators’ Rights Alliance Takes a Stand Against AI Use Without Authorization: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

In recent weeks, we’ve increasingly seen a tendency for bridge-building between technology and creative stakeholders when it comes to AI, but the Creators’ Rights Alliance (CRA) is taking a firmer stand. This UK-based organization has declared that it "does not authorize" the use of its members' creative outputs for AI training, particularly generative AI models in its campaign against unlicensed AI use.
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Substack Expands

Substack Expands Publishing Opportunities in Bid to Value Creative Economy: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

This week’s first story comes at an opportune moment for me as Substack expands its offerings. I know I need a newsletter. I love writing long-form pieces that tie in with the topics I write my books about. But somehow, I have never gotten the hang of putting together a great—or even regular—newsletter. So I was very interested to read about a new development from one of the most popular newsletter platforms out there.
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Analog And Artisanal

New Projects Celebrate the Analog and Artisanal: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

If you have followed this column for any length of time, you will know that I am a huge fan of the “special edition,” the kind of premium physical product made possible by platforms like Kickstarter, and the focus on analog and artisanal creations. Beautifully crafted work, often in physical form, typifies the value for creators in finding a niche and building a deep relationship with true fans. It was at the heart of the 1,000 true fans right back at the start of the indie online revolution. And it’s at the heart of Self-Publishing 3.0.
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