Nate Hoffelder
@natehoffelder.com
When I am not building and fixing author websites, I make things like badge ribbons, bookmarks, event badges, and (lately) centerpieces.
https://natehoffelder.com/
formerly: https://x.com/inkbitspixels
#actuallyautistic he/him
https://natehoffelder.com/
formerly: https://x.com/inkbitspixels
#actuallyautistic he/him
A ban on book banning was just one of many laws which took effect in California this past week.
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Bans on Cat Declawing and Book Censorship Among California’s 2026 Laws
New laws in the state also include gender-neutral bathrooms, employee tips and school cell phone restrictions.
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January 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM
A ban on book banning was just one of many laws which took effect in California this past week.
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AO dominated copyright stories last year. Here are 5 plagiarism and copyright stories without it.
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5 Copyright and 5 Plagiarism Stories NOT About AI from 2025
2025 was a year dominated by AI-related headlines. So naturally, we’re looking at the big copyright and plagiarism stories that have nothing to do with AI.
www.plagiarismtoday.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:13 PM
AO dominated copyright stories last year. Here are 5 plagiarism and copyright stories without it.
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The Internet Archive published an overview of what entered the public domain in the USA this past week.
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Can anyone point me to similar posts for other countries?
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Welcome to the Public Domain in 2026 | Internet Archive Blogs
On January 1, 2026, we celebrate published works from 1930 and published sound recordings from 1925 entering the public domain! Their arrival marks another chapter in our shared cultural heritage:…
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January 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM
The Internet Archive published an overview of what entered the public domain in the USA this past week.
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Can anyone point me to similar posts for other countries?
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Can anyone point me to similar posts for other countries?
John Carryou and 5 other authors have filed a new lawsuit against Anthropic, Google, and other tech companies.
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NYT Reporter John Carreyrou, 5 Others Sue OpenAI, Google, Meta for Copyright Infringement
New York Times reporter John Carreyrou and others are suing several tech giants, including OpenAI and Meta, for copyright infringement.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
John Carryou and 5 other authors have filed a new lawsuit against Anthropic, Google, and other tech companies.
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Now this is cool - Pre-Ordering the Kindle ebook now gives you access to an excerpt of the unpublished work (or at least it will after 12 January).
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KDP Community
UPDATE: Starting the week of January 12, 2026, we’ll begin showing “Read Samples” for some eBook pre-orders on Amazon. We’ve updated the information below with the latest information.
www.kdpcommunity.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Now this is cool - Pre-Ordering the Kindle ebook now gives you access to an excerpt of the unpublished work (or at least it will after 12 January).
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SFWA has published an apology for the way they messed up the announcement of their new policy on LLMs. buff.ly/OLTqR9B
They have not however removed the rule which said that using writing tools like ProWritingAid's manuscript evaluator will disqualify your work from winning a Nebula Award.
They have not however removed the rule which said that using writing tools like ProWritingAid's manuscript evaluator will disqualify your work from winning a Nebula Award.
Press Release - December 22, 2025 - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
The SFWA Board of Directors extends its apology and next steps after an inappropriate Nebula rule change announced on Friday, December 19.
www.sfwa.org
December 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
SFWA has published an apology for the way they messed up the announcement of their new policy on LLMs. buff.ly/OLTqR9B
They have not however removed the rule which said that using writing tools like ProWritingAid's manuscript evaluator will disqualify your work from winning a Nebula Award.
They have not however removed the rule which said that using writing tools like ProWritingAid's manuscript evaluator will disqualify your work from winning a Nebula Award.
Weekly News: 22nd December 2025
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Weekly News: 22nd December 2025 - Author Help
Every week, we post a curated list of links that authors should find useful or interesting. Here are this week’s links: Book a FREE consultation to find out how we can help you publish your book.…
authorhelp.uk
December 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Weekly News: 22nd December 2025
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Victoria Strauss reviews a contract with appalling clauses offered by a LitRPG publisher.
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Why These Contract Clauses Are Scary - Writer Beware
The clauses I’m going to discuss in this post come from the contract of Shadow Light Press, a publisher of fantasy and science fiction with deep ties to the LitRPG community. The contract stirred…
writerbeware.blog
December 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Victoria Strauss reviews a contract with appalling clauses offered by a LitRPG publisher.
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Now that Spotify Wrapped includes audiobooks, it offers a snapshot of what everyone was listening to in 2025.
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Inside the 2025 Audiobook Trends on Spotify: Romantasy, Modern Classics, and What’s Next — Spotify
From page-turning thrillers to inspiring memoirs, audiobooks are becoming a core part of the daily listening habits of fans around the world. And this year, audiobooks appear in the main Spotify…
newsroom.spotify.com
December 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Now that Spotify Wrapped includes audiobooks, it offers a snapshot of what everyone was listening to in 2025.
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Like Elizabeth Spiers, I too miss the early blogging era (I miss the middle and late periods, too).
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Requiem for Early Blogging
As part of Talking Points Memo's 25th anniversary, I wrote an essay on early blogging, and what I miss about it. Here it is, in its entirety: Whether I like it or not, the first line of my obituary…
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December 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Like Elizabeth Spiers, I too miss the early blogging era (I miss the middle and late periods, too).
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Highlights of the next [Public Domain Day include works by Faulkner and Dashiell Hammett, and also cartoon classics such as Pluto and Betty Boop.
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Public Domain Day 2025 Is Over: Here’s What to Expect in 2026
As the clock strikes midnight on January 1st each year, we celebrate Public Domain Day, the moment when a new batch of creative works enters the public domain. This transition breathes new life into…
publicdomainshop.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Highlights of the next [Public Domain Day include works by Faulkner and Dashiell Hammett, and also cartoon classics such as Pluto and Betty Boop.
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Elizabeth Spann Craig explains why authors need deliberate breaks.
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Why Writers Need Deliberate Breaks – Elizabeth Spann Craig
Discover why deliberate breaks from writing are essential for creativity, preventing burnout, and producing better work in the long run.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Elizabeth Spann Craig explains why authors need deliberate breaks.
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SFWA has announced that if an author used any form of LLM when writing their story, it is officially disqualified for consideration for a Nebula award.
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That includes most spelling and grammar checkers as well as (probably) every context-aware feature in your favorite writing app.
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That includes most spelling and grammar checkers as well as (probably) every context-aware feature in your favorite writing app.
SFWA Launches, Aborts LLM Tools Nebula Rule Change on Same Day
A Nebula Awards rules change announced today by Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association President Kate Ristau which would have opened award eligibility to some works using LLM tools was r…
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December 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
SFWA has announced that if an author used any form of LLM when writing their story, it is officially disqualified for consideration for a Nebula award.
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That includes most spelling and grammar checkers as well as (probably) every context-aware feature in your favorite writing app.
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That includes most spelling and grammar checkers as well as (probably) every context-aware feature in your favorite writing app.
Friday’s Endnotes – 12/19/25
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Friday’s Endnotes – 12/19/25 – Copyhype
Proposed US Bill Reduces Fees and Barriers to Copyrighting Photos — “VACRA would increase the cap on group photo registrations to 3,000 works, up from 750, and would order the US Copyright Office to…
www.copyhype.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Friday’s Endnotes – 12/19/25
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Weekly News: 15th December 2025
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Weekly News: 15th December 2025 - Author Help
Every week, we post a curated list of links that authors should find useful or interesting. Here are this week’s links: Book a FREE consultation to find out how we can help you publish your book.…
authorhelp.uk
December 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Weekly News: 15th December 2025
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This year in books (2025)
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This year in books (2025)
This year! Books! The word ninjas over at Merriam-Webster really nailed the word of the year for 2025: slop. Slop is on my mind so much lately. Not just for the uncannily creepy images and videos…
nathanbransford.com
December 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This year in books (2025)
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eReader smartphone cases are an idea whose time has come and gone, and now its come again.
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This $69 eReader is designed to stick to the back of your phone - Liliputing
This $69 eReader is designed to stick to the back of your phone
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December 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
eReader smartphone cases are an idea whose time has come and gone, and now its come again.
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Starting about a month from now, Kindle users will be able to download PDFs and Epub as well as Kindle ebooks.
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KDP Community
Starting January 20, 2026, Amazon will make it easier for readers to enjoy content they have purchased from the Kindle store across a wider range of devices and applications by allowing new titles published...
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December 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Starting about a month from now, Kindle users will be able to download PDFs and Epub as well as Kindle ebooks.
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Amazon's new "ask This Book" Gen-AI powered Kindle feature raises rights concerns.
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Kindle's New Gen AI-Powered "Ask This Book" Feature Raises Rights Concerns - Writer Beware
In a recent press release, Amazon noted that some new features were coming to Kindle. We’re adding new AI-powered reading features that preserve the magic of reading on Kindle. Story So Far lets you…
writerbeware.blog
December 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Amazon's new "ask This Book" Gen-AI powered Kindle feature raises rights concerns.
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Amazon now lets you publish ebooks in Persian, Hebrew, and Latin.
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KDP Community
We listened to your feedback — you can now publish eBooks in Persian, Hebrew, and Latin. This update opens up new opportunities to connect with readers around the world in more languages.
www.kdpcommunity.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Amazon now lets you publish ebooks in Persian, Hebrew, and Latin.
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Friday’s Endnotes – 12/12/25
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Friday’s Endnotes – 12/12/25 – Copyhype
OpenAI Toronto Star jurisdiction decision — “An Ontario court just released an important decision refusing to dismiss a copyright, unjust enrichment, and breach of contract claims brought by the…
www.copyhype.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Friday’s Endnotes – 12/12/25
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Weekly News: 8th December 2025
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Weekly News: 8th December 2025 - Author Help
Every week, we post a curated list of links that authors should find useful or interesting. Here are this week’s links: Book a FREE consultation to find out how we can help you publish your book.…
authorhelp.uk
December 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Weekly News: 8th December 2025
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The best book covers of 2025 (This week in books)
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The best book covers of 2025 (This week in books)
This week! Books! A day late! The 173 Best Book Covers of 2025 – Emily Temple, Lit Hub – Always one of my favorite features of the year! The winner is an absolute stunner. Sophie Kinsella,…
nathanbransford.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The best book covers of 2025 (This week in books)
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Bookbub has tips on getting the most out of writer conferences.
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Writer Conferences: What to Expect and My Tips for Prep
Get expert tips on choosing the right author conference and making the most of your experience, from pre-conference prep to post-event follow-up!
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December 8, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Bookbub has tips on getting the most out of writer conferences.
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Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blogs Posts of The Week 12/1-12/5
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Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blogs Posts of The Week 12/1-12/5 - Publishing Trends
Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these
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December 8, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blogs Posts of The Week 12/1-12/5
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