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ALLi Condemns Meta’s Use of Indie Authors’ Books to Train AI Without Permission, Calls for Clarity and Compensation

The work of Orna Ross, founder of the Alliance of Independent Authors, and thousands of other independent authors and ALLi members have been identified as part of the vast collection of books used—without permission or payment—to train Meta’s AI models.

Meta Considered Using Pirated Books for AI Training, Kindle Policy Change Sparks Debate: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Meta’s internal discussions about AI training, revealing that the company considered using pirated books to train its language models. Court documents show Meta abandoned licensing talks with publishers after realizing they didn’t have the rights to AI training data. Meanwhile, Kindle’s recent policy change regarding USB book transfers continues to stir debate, and World of Books expands into the US resale market.

February 28, 2025
Dan Holloway
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Meta Copyright Case Keeps Bringing the Reveals: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Remember I reported that the Meta copyright case revealed the company stopped negotiating rights licenses for AI training with publishers back in 2023? Well, now the case is giving us even more.

February 25, 2025
Dan Holloway
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Best Timing for Print, E-Book, and Audiobook Releases: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast featuring Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether authors should release print, e-book, and audiobook formats at the same time or stagger them to maximize visibility and sales.

Self-Publishing News: Courts Turn the Tables on Tolkien Fanfiction Author’s “Frivolous” Lawsuit

This is the story of fanfiction author Demetrious Polychron who decided to sue Amazon over its Rings of Power series.

December 23, 2023
Dan Holloway
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Indie Authors Need to Talk About… Copyright

The indie author's ability to make a living from writing books rests on the concept and laws of copyright. And indie authors can get very heated when they feel that right is being violated, whether by another person, or a machine. Is copyright broken in the digital age? Should we ditch it and start again. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors AskALLi team begins with a new first series article. Orna Ross and Dan Holloway give us their opinions and tell us why indie authors need to talk about... copyright.

Book Piracy: What Indie Authors Should Do When a Print Book Gets Pirated

You finally hit publish and have your masterpiece in both physical and digital hands. And then someone pirates your book. Book piracy feels horrible and scary and hopeless. So what can you do about it and what is the impact? Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors welcomes and thanks member Rob Biesenbach for today's article all about what to do when your book gets pirated.

The Ultimate Guide to Copyright for Authors

Copyright is an author's key to income, career and a sustainable lifestyle. But it's surrounded by complex laws, detailed information that can be confusing and overwhelming. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors brings you a the ultimate guide to copyright. Everything you need to know to understand and maximize your copyright.

Copyright for Indie Authors

Copyright can be a confusing tricky little beast, especially if you're a non-fiction writer. But even fiction authors can come a cropper. Images, quotes, even brand names all have copyright associated to them. ALLi partner member Tim McConnehey, founder of IzzardInk is here to tease out the ins and outs of copyright for indie authors.

ALLi Condemns Meta’s Use of Indie Authors’ Books to Train AI Without Permission, Calls for Clarity and Compensation

Meta Considered Using Pirated Books for AI Training, Kindle Policy Change Sparks Debate: Self-Publishing with ALLi Featuring Dan Holloway

Meta Copyright Case Keeps Bringing the Reveals: Self-Publishing News with Dan Holloway

Best Timing for Print, E-Book, and Audiobook Releases: The Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A Podcast featuring Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black

Self-Publishing News: Courts Turn the Tables on Tolkien Fanfiction Author’s “Frivolous” Lawsuit

Indie Authors Need to Talk About… Copyright

Book Piracy: What Indie Authors Should Do When a Print Book Gets Pirated

The Ultimate Guide to Copyright for Authors

Copyright for Indie Authors

KDP Piracy Victims May Be Eligible for Compensation

Indie Author Self-Defense: Piracy, Plagiarism, and Impersonation (Part 3 of 3)

Indie Author Self-Defense: Piracy, Plagiarism, and Impersonation (Part 2 of 3)