#publishing-industry
#publishing-industry

I have been an AI researcher for 40 years. What tech giants are doing to book publishing is akin to theft | Toby Walsh

Australia's literary community is outraged over Black Inc's AI model training proposal without clear consent from authors.

1 month ago

London startup

Meta has stolen books': authors to protest in London against AI trained using shadow library'

Authors are protesting against Meta's use of copyrighted works for AI training.

Meta's actions could threaten the livelihoods of writers.

I have been an AI researcher for 40 years. What tech giants are doing to book publishing is akin to theft | Toby Walsh

Australia's literary community is outraged over Black Inc's AI model training proposal without clear consent from authors.

1 month ago

London startup

Meta has stolen books': authors to protest in London against AI trained using shadow library'

Authors are protesting against Meta's use of copyrighted works for AI training.

Meta's actions could threaten the livelihoods of writers.

Freelancers get smacked by Google's 'spam' crackdown as media outlets scrub bylines and cut ties

Publishers are cutting ties with freelancers to comply with Google's content policies

Google's crackdown has significantly impacted freelance writers and product review articles

#audiobooks

Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks | TechCrunch

Spotify expands its audiobook offerings by partnering with ElevenLabs for AI narration.

Authors can create and distribute audiobooks in 29 languages using AI.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

HarperCollins CEO touts Spotify's audiobooks entry, AI's impact on publishing | TechCrunch

Audiobooks are outselling e-books, helping HarperCollins offset declines in digital sales.

Spotify's entry into audiobooks has proven successful by targeting occasional listeners.

The impact of AI on publishing is early and complex, posing both threats and opportunities.

Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks | TechCrunch

Spotify expands its audiobook offerings by partnering with ElevenLabs for AI narration.

Authors can create and distribute audiobooks in 29 languages using AI.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

HarperCollins CEO touts Spotify's audiobooks entry, AI's impact on publishing | TechCrunch

Audiobooks are outselling e-books, helping HarperCollins offset declines in digital sales.

Spotify's entry into audiobooks has proven successful by targeting occasional listeners.

The impact of AI on publishing is early and complex, posing both threats and opportunities.

more#audiobooks

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E-Commerce

Bookshop.org, an Amazon Rival, Adds Ebooks

Bookshop.org provides a viable alternative to Amazon, supporting independent bookstores through profit-sharing and now entering the ebook market.

Neil Gaiman dropped by Dark Horse Comics amid sexual abuse allegations

Neil Gaiman faces multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment, resulting in publishers dropping him and ceasing publication of his works.

Miscellaneous

DC Comics pull Neil Gaiman title while Amazon Prime series set to go ahead

Neil Gaiman's 'Death' graphic novel was pulled amidst sexual assault allegations against him, reflecting significant industry repercussions.

Writing

Neil Gaiman dropped by US comics publisher after sexual misconduct allegations

Dark Horse Comics cancelled Neil Gaiman's future works amid sexual misconduct allegations.

Miscellaneous

fromNew York Post

Neil Gaiman dropped by Dark Horse Comics amid sexual abuse allegations

Neil Gaiman faces multiple allegations of sexual assault and harassment, resulting in publishers dropping him and ceasing publication of his works.

Miscellaneous

DC Comics pull Neil Gaiman title while Amazon Prime series set to go ahead

Neil Gaiman's 'Death' graphic novel was pulled amidst sexual assault allegations against him, reflecting significant industry repercussions.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Writing

Neil Gaiman dropped by US comics publisher after sexual misconduct allegations

Dark Horse Comics cancelled Neil Gaiman's future works amid sexual misconduct allegations.

more#neil-gaiman

#book-sales

UK news

Boris Johnson outsold by Rory Stewart in 2024 book charts

Boris Johnson's memoir significantly underperformed in sales, overshadowed by Rory Stewart's political memoir.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Books

My weeks of reading hornily: steamy book sales have doubled and I soon found out why

Business thriving in the romance and erotica publishing industry, with increased sales and reduced stigma

UK news

Boris Johnson outsold by Rory Stewart in 2024 book charts

Boris Johnson's memoir significantly underperformed in sales, overshadowed by Rory Stewart's political memoir.

Books

My weeks of reading hornily: steamy book sales have doubled and I soon found out why

Business thriving in the romance and erotica publishing industry, with increased sales and reduced stigma

more#book-sales

fromFortune Europe

5 months ago

HarperCollins strikes AI training deal with unnamed company amid rising copyright tensions between publishers and AI firms

Publishing companies are negotiating AI training agreements to balance copyright protection with the industry's growing demand for content.

fromBOOK RIOT

6 months ago

Books

B&N's Book of the Year Finalists, PW's Books of the Year, Recent Reading, and What It's Like to Be a Newcomer in the World of Literary Agencies - BOOK RIOT

Barnes & Noble and PW's best books lists highlight varied narratives and talented authors in the literary landscape.

Privacy professionals

Slovakia targets wealthy' book buyers with steep VAT rise

Slovakia's government plans a significant VAT increase on books, facing backlash for targeting a cultural sector seen as vital to democracy.

Writing

fromCurbed

Rumaan Alam Moved to New York With a Bottle of Acqua di Gio and $300

Rumaan Alam turned humble beginnings in New York into a successful writing career, highlighting resilience and ambition.

His early struggles included financial hardship and navigating familial expectations.

Books

That's me, Mum! The Nigerian author who wrote a book about her children and joined a publishing revolution

Tonye Faloughi-Ekezie wrote her first book to explain Down syndrome to her son, highlighting the lack of local resources for African children with special needs.

fromPsychology Today

Writing

3 More Reasons Why You're a Better Writer Than You Think

The subjective nature of writing lacks clear standards, leading to self-doubt among writers.

Writing

Unfinished Zora Neale Hurston novel to be published 65 years after her death

Zora Neale Hurston's final unfinished novel, The Life of Herod the Great, will be published for the first time in January 2025.

Books

My weeks of reading hornily: steamy book sales have doubled and I soon found out why

The stigma around romance and erotica books aimed at women has diminished significantly, leading to a surge in popularity and sales, with steamy content often driving success in the publishing industry.

fromExchangewire

Business intelligence

Piwik PRO Transforms Publisher Analytics with Fully Customisable Real-Time Dashboards

Real-time dashboards by Piwik PRO offer instant insights, full customization, and wide accessibility to address publishing industry challenges.

#romance-novels

fromwww.nytimes.com

Books

The Collapse of Romance Writers of America

Romance novels are thriving, but the Romance Writers of America has suffered a significant membership decline due to internal strife and accusations of discrimination.

Self-published romance writers with a loyal fanbase are reshaping the traditional dynamics of the publishing industry.

fromEW.com

11 months ago

Books

Sunny Hostin says book exec said her beach novels about Black women would fail

Sunny Hostin, a successful daytime TV host and legal expert, faced challenges entering the world of romance novels due to publisher skepticism on the market for Black women-centered stories.

fromwww.nytimes.com