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OpenAI copyright lawsuit involving authors, copyrighted books and AI training in 2026
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OpenAI Copyright Lawsuit: What Authors Need to Know About the AI Training Battle in 2026

The OpenAI copyright lawsuit entered a critical new phase in September 2026, when the Authors Guild and a group of author plaintiffs moved for summary judgment against OpenAI and Microsoft. OpenAI and Microsoft have since submitted their own competing motions. At the center of this OpenAI authors lawsuit is a dispute over whether copyrighted books <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/openai-copyright-lawsuit-authors/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> OpenAI Copyright Lawsuit: What Authors Need to Know About the AI Training Battle in 2026</span></a>

September 18, 2026

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Anthropic copyright settlement explained for authors affected by AI training and book copyright claims
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Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion Copyright Settlement: What Authors Need to Know in 2026

Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement resolves claims that the company acquired millions of pirated books to train its Claude AI models. The claim deadline passed on March 30, 2026, and claimants are now reviewing ownership allocations between authors and publishers. Estimated payments are around $3,000 per qualifying work, though final amounts depend on rights-holder allocation <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/anthropics-1-5-billion-copyright-settlement-what-authors-need-to-know-in-2026/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Anthropic’s $1.5 Billion Copyright Settlement: What Authors Need to Know in 2026</span></a>

September 16, 2026

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Self publishing risks for indie authors including royalties, publishing rights, distribution and platform control
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The Hidden Risk of Self-Publishing: Why Authors Should Never Give One Company Full Control

Self-publishing risks go beyond scams or overpriced packages. The real danger emerges when one company controls an author’s distribution, files, metadata, and royalties simultaneously. If that company fails, authors can lose access to their books, sales data, and payments all at once. Protecting your work means keeping ownership of your accounts, files, and rights, even <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/the-hidden-risk-of-self-publishing-why-authors-should-never-give-one-company-full-control/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> The Hidden Risk of Self-Publishing: Why Authors Should Never Give One Company Full Control</span></a>

September 10, 2026

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Best audiobook apps in 2026 including Audible, Spotify, Libby and other top audiobook platforms
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10 Best Audiobook Apps in 2026: Free & Paid Options Compared

The best audiobook apps in 2026 depend on your listening habits. Audible remains the best overall audiobook subscription with the largest catalog. Libby is the best free audiobook app for library card holders, and Libro.fm is the top Audible alternative for listeners who want to own their audiobooks while supporting local bookstores. Spotify Premium subscribers <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/10-best-audiobook-apps-in-2026-free-paid-options-compared/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> 10 Best Audiobook Apps in 2026: Free & Paid Options Compared</span></a>

September 8, 2026

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library eBook lending publishing industry — report on library eBook borrowing vs. book sales
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eBook Lending vs. Book Sales: Is the Publishing Industry at a Tipping Point?

A 2026 joint study by the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Authors Guild. The study was conducted by Secretariat Advisors, an independent economic research firm. It found that increased library eBook lending is substituting for retail book sales. Active library members buy 42% fewer new books than non-members. State laws compelling publishers to <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/ebook-lending-vs-book-sales-is-the-publishing-industry-at-a-tipping-point/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> eBook Lending vs. Book Sales: Is the Publishing Industry at a Tipping Point?</span></a>

September 4, 2026

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Best Stephen King books for beginners displayed on a shelf
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The Best Stephen King Books for Beginners: Where to Start

The best Stephen King books for beginners are short, fast-paced, and emotionally gripping — start with Carrie, Misery, or The Shining. These titles introduce King’s signature blend of horror and human drama without demanding a huge time commitment. That makes them the easiest Stephen King books to read first. Stephen King has published more than <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/the-best-stephen-king-books-for-beginners-where-to-start/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> The Best Stephen King Books for Beginners: Where to Start</span></a>

September 2, 2026

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how to publish a book for free: step-by-step guide
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How to Publish a Book Online for Free: A Step-by-Step Guide

To publish a book online for free, look into KDP, Draft2Digital, and Smashwords. All you need is a manuscript, cover, and digital file. There are many reasons why self-publishing has appealed to more and more authors over the years. Most self-published authors make more money while having more control over their work, all in a <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/how-to-publish-a-book-online-for-free-a-step-by-step-guide/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How to Publish a Book Online for Free: A Step-by-Step Guide</span></a>

September 1, 2026

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Collage of the best Stephen King books including It, The Shining, and Misery
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The 25 Best Stephen King Books of All Time, Ranked (2026)

The 25 Best Stephen King Books of All Time Stephen King has been scaring generations of readers for over fifty years. With a catalogue consisting of more than sixty novels, hundreds of short stories, and an estimated three hundred fifty million books sold, it’s not an easy feat to compile a definitive ‘best of Stephen <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/the-25-best-stephen-king-books-of-all-time-ranked-2026/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> The 25 Best Stephen King Books of All Time, Ranked (2026)</span></a>

August 28, 2026

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eBook ghostwriting: how to hire an eBook writer
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eBook Ghostwriting: How to Turn a Simple Idea Into a Compelling Book

eBook ghostwriting is the process of a professional writer turning your ideas, expertise, or story into a finished manuscript that reads in your voice and carries your name as author. It’s not about the ghostwriter getting credit; most agreements are fully confidential. It’s about getting your knowledge onto the page when writing isn’t your strongest <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/ebook-ghostwriting-how-to-turn-a-simple-idea-into-a-compelling-book/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> eBook Ghostwriting: How to Turn a Simple Idea Into a Compelling Book</span></a>

August 27, 2026

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self-publishing vs hiring an eBook publishing company comparison
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Self-Publishing vs. Hiring an eBook Publishing Company

Choosing between self-publishing and hiring an eBook publishing company comes down to one real question: do you want full control and full responsibility, or are you willing to trade some control for expertise and time saved? Neither path is objectively better; they suit different authors, budgets, and goals. If you haven’t mapped out the full <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/self-publishing-vs-hiring-an-ebook-publishing-company/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Self-Publishing vs. Hiring an eBook Publishing Company</span></a>

August 25, 2026

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