On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway covers the launch of Created by Humans, an AI rights licensing platform, and the Copyright Clearance Centre's new initiative to include AI permissions in their annual copyright licenses. Dan also discusses the expansion of the Amazon Literary Partnership into Ireland, highlighting its support for a range of literary organizations and the opportunities for authors to apply for the 2025 grants. The post AI Licensing Platform ‘Created by Humans’ Launches, Plus Amazon Literary Partnership Expands to Ireland: The Self-Publishing News ..read more

Universal Basic Income is at the center of one of the two stories I want to highlight this week, both of which revolve around supporting creative work. While this story isn’t directly about AI, it uses an AI angle in its original reporting because that is zeitgeisty. AI is currently seen as an existential threat by many, taking over jobs they rely on for their survival. The post Self-Publishing News: Universal Basic Income for Creatives and Amazon Literary Partnerships Expand to Ireland appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center ..read more

This month in the Reaching More Readers podcast, Dale L. Roberts and Holly Greenland wrap up their journey around the tips and tricks for email marketing for indie authors. This time, they'll take a closer look at offering “reader magnets,” the importance of testing your mailer systems, and further tips on growing your list. Look back at previous Reaching More Readers episodes for information about why an email list is so important for indie authors and to find out how you can establish your newsletter process. The post Reader Magnets and Growing Your Email List for Indie Author Success: The R ..read more

This week’s selection of AI-related stories has an interesting common theme centered around new AI platforms. As we’re increasingly seeing, it’s a theme that reflects the fact that this technology is now settling into becoming a part of the landscape, and everyone concerned is finding ways to navigate that landscape. For some, these developments will be a welcome pragmatism and seriousness after endless hype. For others, they will be a worrying normalization of the until-recently unthinkable. The post Self-Publishing News: New AI Platforms Aim to Balance Copyright Rights for Creators appeared ..read more

From traditional studio recordings to “synthetic narration” or “digital replicas” authors looking to produce an audiobook today will find lots of new terms being used in the industry. But what does it all mean? In this post, Jason Kelly from new ALLi partner Sounded.com shares his insight into the options available and the new terminology you may discover if you are exploring audiobook production today. The post From Studio Recordings to Digital Voice Replicas: Audiobook Narration Explained with Jason Kelly appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center ..read more

My guest this episode is Dawn Brookes, a British writer of Cozy Mysteries and a former nurse who worked in healthcare for nearly 40 years. After retiring from nursing, Dawn began writing full-time, drawing on her extensive experience to create rich characters and engaging stories. Dawn uses her life experiences to fuel her writing and is indie because it allows her to connect with readers and build a fan base. The post Inspirational Indie Author Interview: Dawn Brookes. British Author Calls Upon Decades as a Nurse to Populate Her Cozy Mysteries appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Cent ..read more

“More opportunities for authors and publishers.” That’s how Audible describes its new royalty model in the headline of its press release. I have seen authors variously offer a cautious welcome for a model that claims to have arisen from discussions with ours and be part of a “creator-centric ethos” and scratch their heads to try and figure out what it actually means in practice. Before I get to that detail, I will say that the emphasis placed in the release on transparency is welcome. The post Self-Publishing News: Audible Has a New Royalty Model appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Ce ..read more

On this episode of the Self-Publishing News Podcast, Dan Holloway discusses the new COPIED Act, which aims to provide copyright protection for creators in the AI age. This bipartisan bill, introduced in the United States, seeks to ensure that creators can tag their work with metadata to prevent unauthorized use by AI for training purposes. Dan also touches on the implications of AI on creativity, referencing a recent study that highlights the balance between individual originality and collective diversity. The post The COPIED Act Seeks to Provide Copyright Protection for Creators in AI Age: Th ..read more

In the latest episode of the Creating Better Books podcast, ALLi Content and Communications Manager Howard Lovy interviews Kathryn Goldman of the Creative Law Center, a seasoned intellectual property attorney dedicated to supporting independent creatives. Kathryn shares her expertise on how authors can protect themselves legally, from handling defamation risks in memoirs to understanding the rights around using real people in fiction. Kathryn also tackles the nuances of copyright issues in the age of AI and the essential legal knowledge every self-publisher needs to safeguard their work. The p ..read more

It’s clearly Amazon competition time. Last week (reminder to enter!) they launched the first-ever Vellys, with $62,000 in prizes for US-based serialized fiction authors. Now in the UK, we have the flagship Kindle Storyteller Award. This has a £20,000 first prize and is open to books published through KDP between the start of May and the end of August. Books must be available as an e-book and a paperback, and must be enrolled in KDP Select until the closing date at the end of August. The post Self-Publishing News: 2024 Kindle Storyteller UK Launches and RBMedia Expands Audiobook Offering for In ..read more