Self-Publishing News Archives

Self-publishing News: OverDrive Targeted by Parent Groups in the Latest Library Book Ban Dispute

Overdrive is targeted in the latest library book ban row, US Book Show returns, and what does the crypto crash means for indie authors?

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Self-publishing News: Kindle Storyteller UK 2022 Open to Entrants

Kindle Storyteller UK opens for its £20,000 2022 award., and the Society of Author reports on publishing services companies, highlighting predatory practice.

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Self-Publishing News: Now you can Read ePub on Kindle

Book Award Pro launches new free award matching service, Kindle moves to support ePub formats, and a new phase of poetry NFTs is here.

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Self-publishing News: Barnes and Noble adds audiobooks to Nook app

Relaunch of Barnes and Noble’s Nook app adds audiobooks, and libraries criticise platforms distributing self-published conspiracy titles.

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Self-publishing News: Will Europe’s Digital Markets Act make Amazon more Open or more Closed?

Possible consequences for Amazon of European Union's Digital Services Act, designed to ensure interoperability. And what it would mean for indie authors who congregate on Twitter if Elon Musk bought our favourite social media.

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Self-publishing News: 2022 Selfies Awards Winners Announced at London Book Fair

The winners of the 2022 Selfies Awards, Substack introduces of podcasting, Etsy sellers protest fee increase.

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Self-publishing News: Anger at the Amazon Ebook Returns Scam Driven by BookTok

Authors' petition to change Amazon's ebook returns policy following returns scam shared on TikTok, and Italian publishers claim piracy cost them 771 million Euros during the pandemic.

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Self-publishing News: From Comics to Translation, Book Fair Season Focuses on the Many Opportunities For Finding Readers

Zestworld offers indie comics creators a tailor made distribution platform. And the Selfies Awards shortlists are published, with winners announced at London Book Fair

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Self-publishing News: Pay the Creator

A mixed week for Amazon Prime as Amazon spends $8.5bn to access MGM’s catalogue but makes it harder to cancel Prime membership. And #PayTheCreator campaign seeks to end payment by "exposure".

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Self-Publishing News: New York Launches 18 Month Guaranteed Income Scheme for Creative Artists

A new scheme from Creatives Rebuild New York that will pay creatives from minority backgrounds $1000 per month for 18 months.

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Self-publishing News: What does Brandon Sanderson’s record-breaking Kickstarter mean for those who inevitably attempt to follow?

What Brandon Sanderson’s record-breaking Kickstarter means for indie authors. PublishDrive seals series A investment, and success for Mary Jane Wells at the Audie Awards.

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