Nov 7, 2025
On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on Grammarly’s rebrand as Superhuman and what it signals about the growing role of AI in writing tools. He also outlines the European and International Booksellers Federation’s new AI charter, which emphasizes copyright protection and...
Oct 31, 2025
On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway takes a close look at Amazon’s new book discovery algorithm and how it may be impacting indie authors’ visibility and sales stability. He contrasts the uncertainty of platform-dependent publishing with the growing reliability of direct...
News: SelfPubCon Highlights Direct-to-Reader Trends, Spotify Launches New Audiobook Selects Platform
Oct 24, 2025
On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway recaps key takeaways from SelfPubCon2025, where authors focused less on AI and more on direct connections with readers through email lists, crowdfunding, and special editions that reflect an artisanal, aesthetic-driven approach. He also reports that...
Oct 17, 2025
On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports on the closure of Baker & Taylor, the century-old book distributor that will shut down in 2026, leaving a gap that companies like Ingram and Amazon may fill. He also notes Spotify’s new integration with ChatGPT, assuring creators that their...
Oct 10, 2025
On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi podcast, Dan Holloway reports that Bookshop.org has launched e-book sales in the UK, allowing readers to support local bookstores while buying digital titles—a boost for indie authors whose books are distributed through Draft2Digital and other platforms. He also notes...