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Self-publishing News: TikTok Bookshop

TikTok sells books in app through TikTok shop. Danielle Steel has nearly sold 1 billion books. Fanfix launches Superlink link in bio service.

Self-publishing News: Writers Leave Twitter for Mastodon as Several Platforms Offer Enticing New Features

Twitter charges for blue ticks may mean paying for visibility. Writers move to Mastodon but the decentralised platform comes with its own issues.

Patreon Subscriptions for Indie Authors: Authorpreneur Feature Emilia Rose

Over the next few months, we're going to feature a selection of the Alliance of Independent Authors authorpreneur members and the inspirational work they do. First in, is Emilia Rose, a patreon and subscription superstar. We're going to examine Emilia's success and look at patreon subscriptions for indie authors.

Self-publishing News: Will AI Audiobook Narration Take Voice Actors’ Jobs?

AI narration of audiobooks may threaten voice actors. US Senate Finance Committee demands publishers explain ebook licenses to libraries.

Self-publishing News: Publishers File Lawsuit against Audible in Audiblegate latest

Publishers sue Audible for up to 5 years missing royalties over lack of returns transparency in Audiblegate latest. Frankfurt loses major exhibitors for its in-person book fair while publishers seem to be thriving without the book fair merry-go-round. Only Fans reverses content crackdown raising questions over the relation between platforms and payment partners.

Kindle Vella and the Rise of Subscription Services: Self-Publishing News Podcast with Dan Holloway and Howard Lovy

In the news today, we'll talk about Amazon's new Kindle Vella serial subscription service and what this latest model means for indie authors. It's all part of our continuing coverage of the rise of the book subscription services and the opportunities and dangers they pose. We'll also talk about the London Book Fair's decision to go all virtual this year.

Self-publishing News: Patreon and Radish show the Size of Subscription Market

The value of subscription reading platforms shown as Patreon raises $155 valuing it at $4bn while Radish sells for $354m.

Self-publishing News: Super Followers

Twitter's new super followers offers newsletters and other revenue opportunities. Overdrive CEO looks at future of ebook lending.

Self-publishing News: Barnes and Noble Royalty Wobbles

Barnes and Noble struggle with royalties to ebook distribution platforms, Patreon lays off staff, and good news for bokosellers might not be what it seems.