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Book Award Pro

Hannah Jacobson of Book Award Pro on Leveraging Awards and Reviews for Author Success: The Creating Better Books Podcast with Howard Lovy

In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi Content and Communications Manager Howard Lovy interviews Hannah Jacobson, founder of Book Award Pro, a company dedicated to helping authors gain recognition through book awards. Hannah discusses the challenges indie authors face in navigating the award landscape, the importance of ensuring the legitimacy of awards, and how her company leverages AI to match books with the right opportunities. She also highlights the growing acceptance of indie authors in the awards industry.
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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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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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AI Revolution

The AI Revolution: Opportunities and Challenges for Indie Authors

The AI revolution in book publishing has become an increasingly relevant topic, particularly for self-published authors. Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded from being a niche interest to a central point of discussion, reflecting its growing impact on various aspects of the industry. From generating text and assisting in editing to providing marketing tools and audiobook narration, AI is reshaping how books are created, published, and consumed.
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Colin Kaepernick

Colin Kaepernick Launches New Self-Publishing Platform for Comics and Manga: The Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway talks about Colin Kaepernick's new self-publishing platform, Lumi, which focuses on comics and manga. Lumi aims to make publishing easier by using AI to help creators with the process. Dan also highlights new additions to the Cambridge Dictionary, influenced by social media and reality TV. He touches on the latest trends in ebook and audiobook sales, noting the steady growth in digital audiobooks. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the role of AI in publishing and its potential impact.
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Crowdfunding For Profit

Crowdfunding for Participation, Profit, and Payment: The Publishing for Profit Podcast with Orna Ross and Joanna Penn

Drawing insights from their own recent Kickstarters, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn explore both fiction and nonfiction crowdfunding and discuss their upcoming campaigns, with a particular focus on reader participation, making a profit, and getting paid. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, this episode will provide you with actionable tips and inspiration to launch your own successful crowdfunding campaign.
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