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Is Media Liability Insurance Necessary for Memoir Authors? Member Q&A with Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black
In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether media liability insurance is worth the cost for memoir authors and explain how it differs from errors and omissions coverage.
The Biggest Book Award Myth That's Keeping Indie Authors from Winning
In this Alliance of Independent Authors post, Book Award Adviser Hannah Jacobson debunks the myth that great books automatically win awards, urging indie authors to take an active role in seeking recognition.
News Summary: Spotify Expands Audiobook Access in US; Frankfurt and UK Spotlight Comics Creators
A few weeks ago, I reported that Spotify had opened up its family and duo plans in a number of markets so that all plan members could add fifteen hours of audiobooks, not just the person who runs the plan. I noted then that it was surely just a matter of time before this feature was opened up to US audiences. Well, sure enough, that has now happened. It means everyone on a Family or Duo plan can top that plan up to access fifteen hours of audiobooks.

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