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Self-publishing News: Audiobooks Haven’t Gone Away – News from Spotify and Nextory

Audiobooks are here to stay. This billion-dollar industry has seen double-digital revenue growth especially for platforms like Spotify. Today, ALLi's News Editor, Dan Holloway explores the tactics in the audiobook space particularly about audio platforms like Spotify and Nextory.

Self Publishing News 16th September 2023

Self-Publishing News: Artists Share Open Letter in Praise of Generative AI

Love it or hate it... artists share open letter in praise of generative AI hosted by the Creative Commons website

Self-Publishing News: US Copyright Consultation on AI Now Open

The US Copyright Office currently has a consultation open on AI and copyright. Deadline for written feedback: October 18th.

Self Publishing News 13th September 2023

Self-Publishing News: What does Amazon’s AI Policy for KDP mean for indie authors?

What does Amazon's AI Policy for KDP mean for indie authors? Update on Amazon's AI Policy from ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway.

Self-publishing News: UK Publishers Call for Government to Protect Copyright at AI Summit

Publishers Call for UK Government to Protect Copyright at AI Summit, Kickstarter introduces new AI transparency policy.

Self-publishing News: EU’s Digital Services Act Comes Into Force

The European Union’s Digital Services Act comes into force, and Amazon are temporarily exempt from some new rules.

Self-publishing News: Amazon to Use AI to Provide Review Summaries

Amazon plans to use AI to summarise customer reviews. Sam Missingham launches new event to help authors with marketing.

Self-publishing News: Amazon (eventually) Tackles Latest Fake Books Scam

Amazon eventually takes down fake books claiming to be written by Jane Friedman. Prosecraft removed after AI and copyright allegations.

Self-publishing News: IngramSpark Turns 10

IngramSpark celebrates its10th anniversary. Judge gives reworded ebook antitrust case against Amazon go ahead to go to court.

Self-publishing News: Libro.fm Rolls Out a Bookshop.org style Platform for Audiobooks Globally

Libro.fm internationally rolls out a Bookshop.org style platform that lets audiobook readers support local bookstores.

Self-publishing News: Draft2Digital Acquire Self Pub Book Covers to Offer wider Options for Indies Under One Roof

In this week's Self-Publishing News Special, ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway takes a look at Draft2Digital's acquisition of Self Pub…

Self-publishing News: Amazon Challenges EU Over Digital Services Act

Amazon challenges the EU's Digital Services Act and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain publishes a policy position on AI.