Self-publishing News: Amazon Agrees to Reform its Ebook Returns Policy
Amazon will finally stop people returning ebooks for a refund after they’ve finished reading them.
Self-publishing News: Spotify Launches Audiobooks. Join in through Findaway Voices
Cover designers and others speak out about the use of and training for AI-generated art on platforms like Midjourney.
Self-publishing News: Spotify Ready for Audiobook Trials
Spotify is ready to start audiobook trials. Waterstones’ continuing warehouse wobbles. Writers receive basic income in Ireland.
Self-publishing News: Independent Book Publishers Association Launches New Criteria for Hybrid Publishers to Tackle Exploitative Practices
A new set of criteria for hybrid publishers from the Independent Book Publishers Association and a new manga self-publishing platform.
Self-publishing News: A New Chapter for Storytel?
A bright future for Storytel whose new CEO comes from HBO Max, and an uncertain future for literary fairs and festivals.
Self-publishing News: Publishing Industry Pay and Conditions Come Under Scrutiny
Publishing industry pay in the spotlight as PRH/Simon and Schuster trial that focused on $250,000 advances comes to an end
Self-publishing News: Author Safety in the Spotlight after Horrifying Attack on Salman Rushdie
Author safety and freedom under the spotlight following attack on Salman Rushdie. Gen Z loves to listen to podcasts.
Self-publishing News: “$100k isn’t a big advance these days” and other highlights from the Penguin Random House – Simon & Schuster trial
Penguin Random House takeover of Simon & Schuster goes to court. Netflix to pay writers $42m. Waterstones struggles with stock orders.
Self-publishing News: OverDrive’s Sora delivers 100 million downloads to school libraries in 4 years
100 million school library downloads in 4 years don’t appear in many official figures and Spotify’s $100m+ price for Findaway.
Self-publishing News: $45,000 of New Prizes at this Year’s Watty Awards
Wattpad adds $45,000 and screen adaptation opportunities to this year's Wattys. Open AI allows DALL-E 2 users to commercialise images.
Self-publishing News: TikTokers Continue to Promote Ebook Returns Scam
TikTok trend encouraging readers to return ebooks for a full refund resurfaces, while new Netflix move shows adverts no longer toxic.
Self-publishing News: Ingram Will Enter UK Wholesale Business
International Publishers Association publishes InSPIRe initiative; Ingram to entre the UK wholesale market.
