Podcast Episodes

New Study: Readers Couldn't Tell Human Writing From AI | Self-Publishing News (Aug. 13, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 326

AI transparency is getting more complicated for authors as new European regulations begin affecting Claude users worldwide, a new study challenges as…

8 hours ago

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How to Get Barnes & Noble to Host Your Book Signing | Self-Publishing News (August 6, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 325

Barnes & Noble is tightening how stores handle local author events, and showing up with a book may no longer be enough. We also cover free local publ…

1 week ago

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Why Substack's AI Detector Can't Be Trusted | Self-Publishing News (July 30th, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 324

Substack rolled out a new AI detection tool, and the backlash from writers has been swift. I also cover a proposed Copyright Office fee increase, Ing…

2 weeks ago

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Traditional Publishing Opens a New Door for Indie Authors | Self-Publishing News (July 23, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 323

A major traditional publisher is making a surprising move toward indie authors. We also cover a KDP payment change, new details about Audible's royal…

3 weeks ago

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AI Audiobooks Versus Human Narration: Listeners Have Spoken | Self-Publishing News (July 16, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 322

Spoken commissioned Edison Research at SSRS to compare how fiction audiobook listeners responded to AI and human narration. The results raise some ma…

4 weeks ago

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KDP Finally Expands a Long-Hated Royalty Limit | Self-Publishing News (July 9, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 321

KDP expanded the 70% ebook royalty pricing range, giving authors more room above the old $9.99 limit. Kindlepreneur updated two solid refreshers on K…

1 month ago

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Fake IngramSpark Sites Are Targeting Authors | Self-Publishing News (July 2, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 320

Fake IngramSpark websites are targeting authors, and one case hit close to home in my own Discord community. IngramSpark also shared updates on AI, m…

1 month, 1 week ago

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AI Just Hit More Publishing Platforms | Self-Publishing News (May 28, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 318

AI tools are showing up across more self-publishing platforms, and authors need to know what is changing. In this Self-Publishing News update, we cov…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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ACX Royalty Changes Are Here | Self-Publishing News (May 8, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 317

Audible is rolling out a new ACX royalty model, and indie authors need to understand what's changing. We'll cover the new audiobook royalty rates, co…

3 months ago

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FTC Cracks Down on Misleading Author Income Claims | Self-Publishing News (Apr. 29, 2026)

Season 1 Episode 316

The FTC just hit Publishing.com and the Mikkelsen Twins with a $1.5 million settlement, and that is only part of this week's self-publishing news. I …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

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