Self-Publishing with ALLi News: Anthropic Settlement Moves Forward, Spotify Clarifies Terms, L. J. Ross Shortlisted, TikTok Secures US Future
Oct 3, 2025
A court has approved the Anthropic settlement, affecting over 482,000 titles, with authors and publishers splitting payments. Spotify reassures creators that new terms won't alter their rights. L. J. Ross earns a shortlisted nomination for the Speakeys audiobook awards, celebrating indie talent. Meanwhile, TikTok is set to transition to a US-run consortium, ensuring the future of BookTok. This episode highlights crucial shifts in the publishing landscape and the ongoing support for independent authors.
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Anthropic Settlement Scope And Outreach
- The Anthropic settlement class includes 482,000 eligible titles out of an initial seven million identified.
- A searchable database and a publicity drive will notify authors how to check inclusion and claim payments.
Check Your US Copyright Registration
- If you are an indie author, check whether you registered with the US Copyright Office to assess likely inclusion in the class.
- Watch for the forthcoming publicity and the searchable database to confirm whether your title is listed.
50/50 Split Between Authors And Publishers
- The court-approved settlement splits payments 50/50 between authors and publishers for trade and university press titles.
- Educational titles will be handled with more ad hoc arrangements.
