Name: PODCAST DROP: Latest Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway
Start: 2026-02-27T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-27T14:00:00+00:00
Location: ALLi Podcast

News Podcast: Indie Author Lab Tickets Go on Sale, TikTok Tests Serial Drama, and Publishers Join AI Lawsuit

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway opens with news that early bird tickets are now available for the Indie Author Lab, taking place alongside London Book Fair in March. He then looks at TikTok’s launch of short-form serial video drama as a new outlet for episodic storytelling, before turning to fresh legal developments as major publishers move to intervene in the ongoing lawsuit against Google’s Gemini AI, signaling a push toward collective licensing talks.

January 23, 2026
Dan Holloway
Podcast
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Self-Publishing News: Meta Considered Buying Simon & Schuster to Train AI

The New York Times received leaks from a former employee at Facebook’s parent Meta that show the company were spending a lot of time at the start of 2023 discussing the possibility of buying Simon & Schuster. The purpose of the acquiring Simon & Schuster would have been to acquire the rights to the catalogue so as to use it for AI training.

April 25, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Self-Publishing News: The Latest Legal Developments in Artists vs. AI Feels Like the Face Off Before a Boxing Match…

This week, the news has centred on lawsuits. Specifically it has centred on the lawsuits brought by creators in respect of copyright.

February 17, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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Self-Publishing News: AI Agreements and Ongoing Debates Including OpenAI’s Response to New York Times Lawsuit

AI agreements - OpenAI has responded to the NYT lawsuit while SAG is working with AI & US Authors Guild to look into discussing blanket licenses with AI companies

January 16, 2024
Dan Holloway
News
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KDP Limits Titles: We Learn How Tricky It Can Be to Legislate Technology – Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway

KDP limits titles, and we learn how tricky it can be to legislate technology. Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.

September 29, 2023
Howard Lovy
Podcast
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Self-publishing News: George R R Martin Among Latest Batch of Authors to Sue OpenAI

Last week, the Authors’ Guild filed a class action against the tech giant. What makes this lawsuit particularly significant is the number of high profile authors whose names are attached. The name most of the headlines focus their attention on is Song of Ice and Fire author George R R Martin. ALLi's Self-publishing News reports on this latest lawsuit against OpenAI.

September 26, 2023
Dan Holloway
News
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