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ALLi, the global membership association for self-publishing authors. Official site: www.allianceindependentauthors.org
A small-press publisher says an AI question was missing from a U.S. Copyright Office application this week. The Office's 2023 rule requiring authors to disclose AI-generated material is still in force.
KDP's help pages now read two titles per format each week, and the sentence inviting high-volume publishers to ask for an exception is no longer there.
The Alliance of Independent Authors' bookstore lists about 7,000 member titles, takes no cut of sales and sends readers to each author's chosen retailer.
Spotify for Authors has opened Audiobook Creation Tools to U.S. self-published writers: turn an English EPUB into a digitally narrated title — free for up to five books.
For indie authors, securing pre-launch book reviews is more crucial than ever in 2026 for visibility and sales. Strategic planning, including ARC teams, NetGalley, and trade reviewers, transforms product pages with vital social proof.
Fewer than 30% of indie authors who run Amazon ads consider them profitable. BookAds AI is a new platform built exclusively for KDP authors that automates campaign creation, AI keyword targeting, and royalty-aware ACOS reporting.
Discover the truth about self-publishing income. This comprehensive report breaks down what indie authors actually earn, factors influencing success, and practi…
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