Write, Publish, Repeat: How to Turn Your Art from a Hobby into a Real Business Live Podcast with Johnny Truant, Sean Platt & David Wright
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News Podcast: Bookstores Call for Faster Response; AI Micro Drama Deal Sparks Author Backlash
On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on new insights into what bookstores want from publishers and how indie authors may be better placed to respond quickly to trends. He also examines controversy over Harlequinâs AI-driven micro drama project, where authors say they were not consulted, and looks at wider tensions in the publishing industry as it both adopts and challenges AI in different arenas.
News Summary: Harlequin’s AI Microdrama Deal Sparks Backlash; Publishers Support Music Industry against Anthropic
The publishing industry has had a week of not seeming to be able to get its story straight on AI. I say story, but what I mean in the first instance is AI-generated animated microdramas. Video microdramas have been in the news several times of late. They are very much in demand with audiences and provide an opportunity for those writers who love producing serialized works with short episodes and cliffhangers aplenty.
Substack as a Marketing Tool for Indie Authors, with Orna Ross
Is Substack a smart marketing tool for indie authors? In this episode, Orna Ross explores the platform's strengths for marketing fiction, poetry, and nonfiction booksâincluding reader community, discoverability, and subscription optionsâalongside weaknesses like limited e-commerce, conflicting priorities, and the risks of building on a venture-backed platform whose goals may shift over time. She concludes that Substack offers a powerful combination of features for authors who want to balance creativity with visibility, but is not a substitute for a solid book-selling strategy.
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That was so great. Can’t wait to check out their podcast regularly. Total mojo.
This guys make my day, I love learning about self publishing and have fun at the same time!
Excellent information, and freaking hilarious! You guys were on your best behavior, too.
Is that a good apple?
So terrible. That’s why I invited you guys to join IndieReCon. đ
We’d be disappointed if they were any different đ