Self-publishing News: $59m investment in Inkitt to take self-published stories to the screen
Inkitt raises $59m to take successful self-published stories from its platform to the screen. Publishing tackles climate change.
Self-publishing News: Will AI Audiobook Narration Take Voice Actors’ Jobs?
AI narration of audiobooks may threaten voice actors. US Senate Finance Committee demands publishers explain ebook licenses to libraries.
Self-publishing News: KDP introduces hardbacks as Print Supply Chain Struggles
KDP lets you print hardbacks, and PublishDrive adds distribution through Ingram as the global supply chain for print books run into problems. Meanwhile Audible Plus continues to expand.
Self-publishing News: Mailchimp Sold for $12billion
Fintech company Intuit buys Mailchimp for £12bn. Amazon updates Kindle software. Joanna Penn celebrates 10 years as full time indie.
Self-publishing News: Salman Rushdie Turns to Substack
Salman Rushdie is to publish his next book as a serial on Substack. DigitalBookWorld's upcoming programme focuses on audio and AI, with the inevitable session on NFTs.
Self-publishing News: Publishers File Lawsuit against Audible in Audiblegate latest
Publishers sue Audible for up to 5 years missing royalties over lack of returns transparency in Audiblegate latest. Frankfurt loses major exhibitors for its in-person book fair while publishers seem to be thriving without the book fair merry-go-round. Only Fans reverses content crackdown raising questions over the relation between platforms and payment partners.
Self-publishing News: What the Only Fans Ban means for Indie Authors
The Only Fans content ban has implications for indie authors, exposing our dependence on payment services. Read Black Fantasy and Black Independent Authors Day celebrate black authors in the indie community.
Self-publishing News: Indie Trailblazer LJ Ross Celebrates 7 Million Sales
Indie legend LJ Ross celebrates 7 million sales. Medium changes its Partner scheme's terms to offer referral fees, and there's a warning of a review bombing threat on Goodreads.
Self-publishing News: INKR, Kobo Plus, and the Rise of Writing Apps
In a week where apps dominate self-publishing news, Kobo Plus in Canada celebrates its 1st year with interesting insights into subscription readers' habits. INKR makes comics more accessible across languages. And AppSumo launches its Book Author Collection of apps.
Self-publishing News: Crime Writers Association Opens Its Doors to Indie Authors
The Crime Writers Association admits indie authors following a members' vote. Kindle 3G will lose functionality but Amazon offers $50 towards a Paperwhite. Twitter to introduce an e-commerce feature.
Self-publishing News: How Can Writers Monetise Social Media?
Tumblr Posts Plus offers creators the chance to monetise social media, and the Metadata Capabilities Directory offers a glimpse behind the discoverability curtain.
Self-publishing News: Going Wide is Getting Wider
Overdrive, Pratilipi, and Substack offer new opportunities for going wide, and the book industry starts to reopen.