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Self-publishing News: Audiobooks Haven’t Gone Away – News from Spotify and Nextory

Audiobooks are here to stay. This billion-dollar industry has seen double-digital revenue growth especially for platforms like Spotify. Today, ALLi's News Editor, Dan Holloway explores the tactics in the audiobook space particularly about audio platforms like Spotify and Nextory.

Self-publishing News: Twitter Sued Over Failure to Enforce Copyright Violation Notices

Storytel partners with ElevenLabs to provide custom AI narration, and music publishers sue Twitter for copyright violation.

Self-publishing News: Wider Library Distribution from Draft2Digital

In this week's Self-Publishing News Special, ALLi News Editor Dan Holloway takes a look at Draft2Digital's expanded library distribution and…

Self-publishing News: ChatGPT to Launch Premium Service as Microsoft Set to Invest $10bn in its Parent OpenAI

ChatGPT to Launch Premium Paid Service while Microsoft will Invest $10bn in OpenAI

Self-publishing News: A New Chapter for Storytel?

A bright future for Storytel whose new CEO comes from HBO Max, and an uncertain future for literary fairs and festivals.

Self-publishing News: Ingram Will Enter UK Wholesale Business

International Publishers Association publishes InSPIRe initiative; Ingram to entre the UK wholesale market.

Self-publishing News: OverDrive Targeted by Parent Groups in the Latest Library Book Ban Dispute

Overdrive is targeted in the latest library book ban row, US Book Show returns, and what does the crypto crash means for indie authors?

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.

Self-publishing News: Spotify Buys Findaway and Changes Audiobooks Overnight

Spotify buys audiobook distributor Findaway. What does that mean for indie writers and the wider audiobook landscape?

Self-publishing News: Amazon expands its network of “4 Star” stores

Amazon opens its first shop outside US for products with a 4 star review rating the same week data breach shows extent of fake reviews.

Self-publishing News: How Can Writers Monetise Social Media?

Tumblr Posts Plus offers creators the chance to monetise social media, and the Metadata Capabilities Directory offers a glimpse behind the discoverability curtain.