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Jane Friedman
@JaneFriedman
I report on the publishing industry. No longer active on this platform.
Cincinnati, OH
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Mar 3, 2022
    “Much is made of genius & talent, but the foundation of any life where you get to realize your ambitions is simply being able to out-last everyone through the tough, crappy times—whether thru sheer determination, a strong support network or simply a lack of options.” —Jeff J. Lin
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Jan 19, 2021
    Simon & Schuster cancels Senator Hawley’s book. Now Regnery has picked it up. Guess who distributes Regnery? Simon & Schuster. 🤦🏻
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Aug 7, 2023
    As of today, there are about half a dozen books being sold on Amazon, with my name on them, that I did not write or publish. Some huckster generated them using AI. This promises to be a serious problem for the book publishing world.
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    I Would Rather See My Books Get Pirated Than This (Or: Why Goodreads and Amazon Are Becoming...
    Amazon and Goodreads must take steps to combat the flood of AI-generated content that will mislead readers and damage author reputations.
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Aug 7, 2023
    A brief update: After going back a few times with Amazon on this issue, I was notified the books would not be removed based on the information I provided. Since I do not own copyright in these AI works and since my name is not trademarked, I'm not sure what can be done.
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Oct 7, 2021
    This year’s Nobel Prize winner in Literature, Tanzanian-born novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah, has sold about 3,000 print copies in the US market. His latest novel does not have a US publisher (only UK). He writes in English.
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Jan 19, 2021
    Replying to @JaneFriedman
    For clarity: S&S distributes Regnery in both the US and abroad. Image: Publishers Weekly item followed by Regnery's own website.
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Aug 8, 2023
    As of this morning, the books appear to have been removed from Amazon. How long until it happens again? What about authors who don't have the ability to raise a big red flag like I do?
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Aug 7, 2023
    A brief update: After going back a few times with Amazon on this issue, I was notified the books would not be removed based on the information I provided. Since I do not own copyright in these AI works and since my name is not trademarked, I'm not sure what can be done.
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Jul 10, 2019
    Since 2013, I've been updating this chart on the key publishing paths—covering traditional publishing, self-publishing, and everything in between. Here's the latest update: buff.ly/2KgzLAX #amwriting #pubtip #querytip #bookpublishing
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Jun 18, 2018
    Since 2013, I've been updating this chart on the key publishing paths—covering traditional publishing, self-publishing, and everything in between. Here's the latest update: buff.ly/2KgzLAX
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Aug 7, 2023
    That sounds absolutely brilliant. Thank you. 🙏 Yet another reason for every author to join the @AuthorsGuild
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    The Authors Guild
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    Aug 7, 2023
    @JaneFriedman As a member of the Authors Guild, we can advocate on your behalf and are reaching out to senior management immediately to let them know that these works are an attempt to trade off your brand and must be removed as infringements of the Lanham Act.
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    May 8, 2020
    Over 80% of published authors stop after 3 books. About 10% of published authors make it to six books. And 5% make it to twelve.
    askanauthor.substack.com
    Writing, Failure, and Time
    Failure and time and success in writing.
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Apr 30, 2023
    I dislike submission guidelines that demand novelists/memoirists explain why they're the "perfect person" to write their book. I mean, I get it for some NF. But otherwise the question seems to imply: Why are you so great you get to write your own stories (real or imagined)?
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Aug 7, 2023
    Replying to @tulipsmg
    This isn't about piracy. It's about someone claiming to be you and profiting off your name with garbage. I would prefer piracy.
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    Jane Friedman
    @JaneFriedman
    Aug 7, 2023
    that is in fact what's happening 👍
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