Time to Stop Publishing on Amazon (407)

There have been a slew of AI-generated books being published on Amazon and Goodreads in the names of legitimate authors. In today's podcast, Joe breaks down a horrific example from author Jane Friedman. Simply put, Amazon might have outlived its usefulness as a bookseller for independent authors. Today's link: I Would Rather See My Books Pirated by Jane Friedman This episode is sponsored by Lulu.com 37% of creators surveyed by The Tilt this year said that one of the top 3 most profitable ways to monetize their content is with a book. Turning your best performing content into a printed book with Lulu has never been easier. Lulu’s ecommerce plugins allow you to sell directly to your fans from your site, while they handle all of the printing and shipping. You keep all of your customer data and 100% of your profits. Create a free account today at Lulu.com to get started. ------- Like this episode? SUBSCRIBE on Apple, Spotify or Google. See all Content Inc episodes at the Content Inc. podcast home. Get my personal newsletter today and receive the first chapter of my new book for free.