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self-publishing

2 articles tagged with “self-publishing”

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The Book Market's Wake-Up Call: Why Traditional Publishers Must Adapt or Fall Behind

Trade revenues fell 9.4% in August 2025 while self-publishing grew at 16.7%. The US book market grew 4.4% in 2024, but traditional publishers' margins are being squeezed.

February 27, 2026Automateed / LinkedIn

self-publishing Big Five market share

Large modern fulfillment warehouse with conveyor belts and workers scanning packages

Amazon & KDP

Amazon KDP's 2026 Rule Changes: AI Disclosure, Quality Controls, and Upload Limits

Amazon KDP is implementing stronger AI content disclosure requirements, increased content quality scrutiny, new limits on rapid book uploads, and enhanced monitoring for royalty protection.

February 17, 2026Writer Cosmos Blog

KDP AI disclosure content quality