News: Bookstores Call for Faster Response; AI Micro Drama Deal Sparks Author Backlash
About this episode
Dan Holloway discusses bookstore demands from publishers and the controversy surrounding Harlequin's AI project affecting authors.
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 Harlequin's 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. Show Notes What Jane Friedman says bookstores want from publishers Sponsor Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by PublishMe—helping indie authors succeed globally with expert translation, tailored marketing, and publishing support. From first draft to international launch, PublishMe ensures your book reaches readers everywhere. Visit publishme.me . Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center , with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. About the Host Dan Holloway is a novelist, poet, and spoken word artist. He is the MC of the performance arts show The New Libertines, He competed at the National Poetry Slam final at the Royal Albert…
People in this episode
Host: Dan Holloway
Topics covered
- bookstores
- indie authors
- AI in publishing
- author backlash
- publishing trends
Keywords
- bookstores
- indie authors
- AI
- Harlequin
- publishing industry
- micro drama
- author consultation
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PublishMe
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Harlequin, Alliance of Independent Authors, Self-Publishing News, Self-publishing Author Advice Center
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