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
Amazon Launches New AI Policy: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway
As Amazon launches its new AI policy and the US Copyright Office refuses to register a copyright for an award-winning Midjourney artist, a consultation tries to untangle what is fast becoming the knotty mess of AI and copyright. Welcome to Self-Publishing News with ALLi News editor Dan Holloway, bringing you the latest in indie publishing news and commentary.
Self-publishing News: Is there a Market for a Virtual Reality eReader?
Sol launches virtual reality ereader, Amazon Prime Video launches ad-supported subscription tier, and the ebook price fixing case against Amazon and the Big Five is coming back to court.
Self-publishing News: Bookseller Survey Exposes Reality of Being a Traditionally Published Debut Author
Bookseller survey of traditionally published debut authors reveals publishing shortcomings. Supreme Court refuses AI patent challenge.
Self-publishing News: Selfies Awards Winners Announced at London Book Fair
Selfies Awards winners announced at London Book Fair. TikTok ban in Montana and Jaron Lanier calls for everyone to be paid for data used to train AI.
Self-publishing News: UK Government Cancels Plan to Allow Copyright Exception for Text and Data Mining
Amazon finally changes ebook returns policy. UK Government Cancels Plans for Copyright for AI Text and Data Mining.
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: Wattpad Launches new Creator Fund Paying Writers up to $25,000
In this week's Self-Publishing News Special, ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway looks at Wattpad's new creator fund which will pay…
Self-publishing News: Amazon Reaches Global Agreement With Visa Ending Extra Fees and Concerns of a Ban
Amazon reaches a global deal to keep allowing payments using Visa credit cards, and bookstore sales recover as paper prices rise.
