Welcome to episode 1! Today I'm discussing all the problems I see with self-publishing from my fiction editor perspective.
First, I discuss my values misalignment with the self-publishing industry.
Then I dive into serious issues and points that both editors and authors need to consider.
And to wrap it up, I reveal who self-publishing really works for (except for big corporations like Amazon), and explain why I've pulled away from this space.
Links
⭐ The Alliance of Independent Authors' AI policy:
https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/ai-policy/
⭐ Joanna Penn's positive take on using ChatGPT:
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2023/05/05/ai-assisted-artisan-author/
⭐ The Society of Authors' more critical position statement:
https://societyofauthors.org/where-we-stand/artificial-intelligence/
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🌈Fiction developmental editing and writing: https://www.andyjhodges.com/
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